Between yesterday and today, we visited three Hindu temples. We are lucky enough to have two excellent guides, Arvind and Raja, to usher us into the temples, to lead us up to the Brahman priests who bless us and mark our foreheads with white ash or mark our brow center [...]
We have been in Mamallapuram, also known as Mahaballipuram, for the past two heavenly days. With much reluctance we have to move on today. This going to another city brings a slight amount of dread (why must we leave the comfortable known, this elegant seaside hotel, the gentle breeze, the [...]
Today we went to the Temple Caves in Ellora. Unlike yesterday's caves, the fabulous temple caves of Ellora were never hidden, lost, or waiting to be rediscovered. They were always treasured and contain Jain, Buddhist, and Hindu temples. The 34 temples caves of Ellora were carved directly into the sides [...]
The day started with sunrise yoga. Yoga in India!! The sunrise, the grounds, the yoga was all very dreamlike. The sun rose as the moon set. We practiced Salutations to the Moon. Imagine hiking along a ridge and spotting an unusual formation in the far distance. This strange rock formation [...]
I'm in Mumbai! We had a tour and I have about an hour to attempt to write about today! Not sure where to begin or how to write since my mind is swirling with words. The day started with yoga! Our yoga space and session were really great. I thought [...]
