Taweez, A Good Luck Charm Popular in India
Take a close look at what is being worn around the necks of many Indian men and some women. What you’ll find are India’s version of good luck charms. Based on the region of India [...]
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Akshardham, Breathtaking Perfection Among Temples in India
There are plenty of great tourist sites to explore in Delhi, India, but none more so than Akshardham. This newly built temple is simply…perfection. My attempt to visit the Hindu temple during my 2008 visit [...]
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A Hindu Wedding in the Village, Part 3
“There is a Hindu wedding in my village on November 8th”, Rakesh said. My only thought was to tell him we would definitely attend. Once I agreed, my mood quickly changed to worry. Would I [...]
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A Hindu Wedding in the Village, Part 2
Customary to many North Indian weddings, the groom rides to the bride’s house on a white horse. The white baraat (hindi= a marriage procession) horse is highly decorated with Indian finery including a red and [...]
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Trekking the Char Dham Yatra in Sacred Waters by Stephen Alter
In this book to read, Stephen Alter, an Indian born American, gloriously describes his experience trekking the Char Dham Yatra. What is so impressive about this feat is that he did it the traditional way, [...]
