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January 17th 2018
Published: March 11th 2018
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'...life goes on, braah. La-la, how the life goes on!' This blog could have been titled 'Everybody's Got Something To Hide Except Me And My Monkey' or possibly any of the other tracks on The Beatles 'White Album'. Most of them were composed during their encounter with transcendental meditation here in Rishikesh during March and April of 1968. But, yes, 'life goes on' today much as it was when... Read Full Entry



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Mike Fossey
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Keep Smiling
Once upon a time, I was something important in the UK travel industry, where I spent more than 35 years of my working life roaming the globe at someone else's expense. So, if you dream of living overseas on less than 10 Dollars a day, be warned: I'm an experienced, mature traveller - not a backpacker. You won't find stories here about me thumbing my way across the Sahara, slumming it in cockroach-infested hostels, or sharing a room with giant mosquitoes! Oh, and I'm British - so you can expect a stiff upper lip in times of adversity and a sense of humour that's often not understood by other... full info
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The harmonium
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The aarthi at Parmath Niketan
The little finger-cymbals that provided the percussion
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A novice priest
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The aarthi at Parmath Niketan
Priests standing after sunset
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A priest in prayer
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The aarthi at Parmath Niketan
The cobra-headed lamps used in the fire ceremony
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The aarthi at Parmath Niketan
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The flame being passed among the congregation
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The statue of Hanuman at Parmath Niketan
In the dark as we left the aarthi ceremony



12th March 2018

Prabhat
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Mesmerizing
Wow neatly written and well described , you made my soul travel with your words
12th March 2018

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Mike Fossey

Travel is good for the soul...
...and that's what Rishikesh is about, I guess. Many people go there to 'find themselves' We went there on our spiritual journey mainly because of its proximity to where the Ganges begins, but found it relaxing and interestingly different to other holy places. I haven't seen a blog from you for a year or so - have you been tied to your desk? Oh, and look out shortly for my Bandhavgarh blog -we loved it. Have you been there again since your visit a few years back? Keep smiling!
12th March 2018

Grey haired nomads
David & Janice The grey-haired-nomads

Nice one!
Hello Mike, Another great blog from a master of Indian travel. Your vast experience of this delightful country shines through in every word. Wonderful panoramas too! Thanks for sharing. Big brother, David
12th March 2018

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Mike Fossey

'I’m So Tired' , 'Good Night'...
...Words from the end of each day of our adventure perhaps? No, just more appropriate tracks from The Beatles White Album! I know I should be finishing the financial accounts, but I have reminders on paper for them - and I need to write some blogs before the memories fade.
16th March 2018
On the road to the evening aarthi

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Fantastic photo
I love this one
16th March 2018
On the road to the evening aarthi

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Mike Fossey

Another sadhu...
I can't resist them!
16th March 2018

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Chasing serenity
This location draws people seeking meditation and enlightenment. Sorry to hear it has become a bit of a tourist event. But-- sounds like you had a great time. Love the Beatles references. I would enjoy the music in this area.
16th March 2018

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Mike Fossey

Following in The Beatles' footsteps
I think Rishikesh was known for its vibe by Indians even before The Beatles made it so popular with Westerners. Without doubt, though, this is now a more relaxed and touristy place than the other holy cities we visited. Strangely, we didn't hear a lot of their tunes while we were there - although I have reminded myself since returning of how clever their music was (and still is).

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