An event, which is a must for the people who still want to
witness the incredible, is the annual mid night bathing ritual of the ageless
yogis of immense age, who come in a procession dancing to drum beats. They live
in secret caves and appear from the forest and disappear once again after the
ritual, not to be found for another year. To see these yogis & siddhas, is
truly a spell binding experience. [More
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The legend of Lord Krishna continues to fascinate millions
as God incarnate & Guru, who still shows his benevolence & love for his
devotees. His devotees follow Bhakti Yoga (Devotion & Complete Surrender To
God). Meeting Bhakti Yogis, Saints & visiting places connected with the life
of Lord Krishna, will re define your concepts of spiritual love & devotion.
A must for one, on the noble path of spiritualism.[More
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The amazing phenomenon, which takes place at the hill temple
of Lord Ayappa is spell binding & defies all explanation, when millions
converge to witness this annual event. At the time of the aarti or worship
service, a flame is lit in the temple, at the same time, there emanates a
miraculous celestial light, from inside the forested mountain on the opposite
side, where not a soul lives. It is said that sages & celestial beings pray
to the Lord at the same time. Come experience the miracle & also the faith
of millions.[More
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All things animate / inanimate are revered in India, based
on the Indian philosophy that God resides in every atom of the creation. Snakes
are revered too & there are two temples, which are noteworthy for the
incredible phenomena, where these deadly snakes turn docile and live most
peacefully, obeying & respecting the commands of the priests. Witness how,
under spiritual influence, what is perceived to be dangerous turns divine &
docile.[More
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God in Hindu Philosophy, has both male & female
attributes. The male part being Shiva & the female part being the
regenerative power of God called Shakti. Shakti is the female energy (Shakti) of
the supreme soul (Brahm), which is deified and worshipped as Mother Goddess. The
sublimity of the spiritual relationship between the mother & child unfolds
itself, in yogis like "Swami Ramakrishna Paramhansa." Journey into the realm of
the spiritual & find your connection with the mother aspect of
God.[More
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Mother Goddess or Shakti is prayed to with great fervour in
India. Various social groups, at different times of human spiritual evolution,
devised different ways to worship the mother, though the mother aspect remains
essentially the same. Experience the powerful vibrations, which erupt during
Shakti’s worship, as Shakti is power personified. You will understand in depth,
the power of mother, in both divine & the human forms. [More
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One of the most revered of all temples of Lord Vishnu is the
Lord Jagannath Temple in eastern India. Once every year a festival is celebrated
here, when the deities are brought out of the temple in colorfully decorated
mammoth chariots, drawn by hundreds of thousands of devotees. The crowds,
sounds, the faith & the devotion are all a sight to behold. One of the most
revered of all temples of Lord Vishnu is the Lord Jagannath Temple in eastern
India. Once every year a festival is celebrated here, when the deities are
brought out of the temple in colorfully decorated mammoth chariots, drawn by
hundreds of thousands of devotees. The crowds, sounds, the faith & the
devotion are all a sight to behold. [More
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The greatest treasure of India has been her unfathomable
spiritual tradition and her saints & yogis, who have kept the flame alive
till date. Visit places of great interest like Puttaparti of Sai Baba fame,
Tiruvannamalai, Kanchi, Mysore, Varanasi, Kumbha Mela - the great assembly of
yogis of various hues, etc.[More
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Temple of Lord Jagannath :
One of the most
revered of all temples of Lord Vishnu is the Lord Jagannath Temple in eastern
India. The deities it houses are Lord Krishna (incarnation of Vishnu), his
sister Subhadra & his brother Balaram. This temple is a virtual city within
its compound, surrounded by two walls with four gates on four sides. It also
houses "Ananda Bazaar," the biggest food market in the world. Once every year a
festival is celebrated here, when the deities are brought out of the temple for
a visit to a garden. The deities are brought out in colourfully decorated
mammoth chariots, drawn by hundreds of thousands of devotees. The crowds,
gaiety, sounds & the devotion are all a sight to behold.
