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February 13th 2008
Published: March 23rd 2008
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This trip started in the south visiting cousin David and from there I flew to Delhi and toured the "Golden Triangle" section of India, and ended in Varanasi along the Ganges. Travel journal: ... Read Full Entry



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On Grounds Of The Mother India TempleOn Grounds Of The Mother India Temple
On Grounds Of The Mother India Temple
DelhiDelhi
Delhi
SarnathSarnath
Sarnath
Remains of the monasteries and convents
Prayer PausePrayer Pause
Prayer Pause
Site Where Buddha Gave 1st SermonSite Where Buddha Gave 1st Sermon
Site Where Buddha Gave 1st Sermon
The dome marks the spot where Buddha gave his first sermon (6th century). Siddhartha Gautama was born aprx 563 BC in what is now Nepal.
Probably The Closest I'll Ever Come To "Being In" A ConventProbably The Closest I'll Ever Come To "Being In" A Convent
Probably The Closest I'll Ever Come To "Being In" A Convent
ah ha ha (worship is done in the heart and mind, right?)
Arriving At Ganges Banks At SunriseArriving At Ganges Banks At Sunrise
Arriving At Ganges Banks At Sunrise
Morning On The GangesMorning On The Ganges
Morning On The Ganges
SunriseSunrise
Sunrise
Varanasi is considered to be the spiritual heart of India
Guru In Ashram On Banks Of GangesGuru In Ashram On Banks Of Ganges
Guru In Ashram On Banks Of Ganges
Varanasi Awakening For The DayVaranasi Awakening For The Day
Varanasi Awakening For The Day
Buddhist MonksBuddhist Monks
Buddhist Monks
Waterside WorshiperWaterside Worshiper
Waterside Worshiper
Self-Proclaimed Holy ManSelf-Proclaimed Holy Man
Self-Proclaimed Holy Man
Silk FactorySilk Factory
Silk Factory
in Varanasi (it takes 1 full year to set up the pattern in a loom)
CremationsCremations
Cremations
300-350 occur here daily
Floating Prayer Floating Prayer
Floating Prayer
a special heart-felt loving commemoration
Sunset "Thanksgiving Ceremony"Sunset "Thanksgiving Ceremony"
Sunset "Thanksgiving Ceremony"
thanking the river for the life it brings and ceremonially "putting it to bed" for the night (thousands of people thronged on the steps and blocks around this daily performance)
Farewell!Farewell!
Farewell!
Varanasi



27th March 2008

Sean Mills
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Great to Hear from You
Amy! You looked very relaxed and stress free! Although the snake charmer picture makes me a bit nervous. Take care Sean
9th May 2013
Jaipur Foot Clinic

RAGHU
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about artificial leg
sir, i want to know the full details about the artificial legs...is it costly?

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