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…
Turning the wheel of Law in Sarnath, India
Lord Buddha turned the Wheel of Law in Sarnath when he delivered his first sermon Dhammachakkapavattana Sutta to his first 5 disciples on the 4 Noble Truths (suffering, cause of suffering, end of suffering and the the path to the…
Boat Ride on the Ganga during Sunrise in Varanasi
Varanasi, the oldest city in the world, teeming with activity in every lane and by lane, has its own special charm. When I stepped out of Varanasi airport on a surprisingly warm February evening, I was looking forward to exploring…
Celebrating Nature during Sankranti
Sankranti, Pongal, Bihu, Lohri, Uttarayan are different names for the celebration of one unique celestial event when the Sun begins its Northward journey from the Tropic of Capricorn towards the Tropic of Cancer on the 14th of January. Some texts refer to the…
Significance of the Holy Dip in Hinduism
When I saw millions taking a dip in the confluence of the rivers (Triveni Sangam) during the ongoing Maha Kumbha Mela in Allahabad, I had this overwhelming desire to be one of them. Though my plans to visit did not materialize but…