A couple of days ago, the autumnal festive season was kicked off in India with the worship of Lord Ganesha, a revered god in Hinduism. He is worshiped specially sometime in the end of Aug-early September which is believed to…
At the feet of the Mystic Mountain-Mt Kailash Parikrama (Part 2)
The first part of the Kailash Parikrama journey is At the feet of the Mystic Mountain (Part 1). Sometime at midnight, the much anticipated restful sleep in Deraphuk turned out to be otherwise. I had an attack of mountain sickness with…
Celebrating “Shiva and Parvati” marriage on Shivaratri
Shivaratri, celebrated on the 14th day of the waning moon in the month of Feb-March is often believed to be a celebration of Lord Shiva and Devi Parvati’s marriage. Celebrated a day ahead of the new moon it heralds new beginnings. The…