On the 6th Day after the new moon (Diwali) in the month of October – November, some regions of India celebrate Chhath Festival which is a 4 day worship of Sun. It is done twice a year sometime between the…
Lord Buddha’s Seat of Last Sermon-Vaishali, India
After a few days in Bodhgaya we were headed to Vaishali. Named after the ancient king Vishala, Vaishali occupies a significant place in the evolution of Buddhism. The journey through the rural heartland of Bihar was a mix of dusty…
Seeking the Enlightened Lord Buddha in Bodhgaya
On the eve of Lord Buddha’s Birth Anniversary, I remember my trip to Bodhgaya where he was enlightened. He was born in Lumbini on a full moon day in the month of April-May and years later enlightened in Bodhgaya on the…
Litti Chokha – Rustic Healthy Taste from where it belongs
I was travelling with a large group of pilgrims through the heartland of Bihar tracing the footsteps of Lord Buddha. The bus rolled from one place to another taking us through dusty roads, busy hamlets and rustic locales most of…
Under the Bodhi Tree in Bodhgaya
As a child, my knowledge of Buddha was limited to the Amar Chitra Katha, I was gifted on my birthday. I first visited Bodhgaya when I was barely 8 years old and quietly admired the master’s sweet face and soulful…