Mahabodhi

Mahabodhi

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July 26th 2010
There are not many tourists around- it is easy to meet local friends and annoying pushers. Most folks are fine though, and a surprising number (roughly one fifth) speak a bit of Bengali. Many of the middle-aged men have spent time living and working in Kolkata. The Mahabodhi temple is fantastic. It is not quite so old- although the history is palpable. Yesterday I had an evening walk. Th ... read more

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The Indus Valley civilization, one of the oldest in the world, dates back at least 5,000 years. Aryan tribes from the northwest invaded about 1500 B.C.; their merger with the earlier Dravidian inhabitants created the classical Indian culture. Arab in... ... read more