At least 38 people were killed and dozens injured after a bus packed with pilgrims fell into a gorge in western India, police said on Monday. The accident occurred on Sunday night, when the driver lost control negotiating a bend along a hilly stretch about 200 km (125 miles) north of India’s financial capital Mumbai. […]
Part 4: el Camino de Santiago
LARRY My first night was spent in a refugio or alberque, in Estella. When I signed in I was reminded of an old Bogart movie, the smoky back room at a pool hall or some places I’d frequented that were less than the best places to be. James had told me to mess up my […]
Sabarimala makes it to Guinness Book?
Kerala is seeking an entry in the Guinness Book of World Records for the state’s annual Makaravilakku at the Sabarimala hill shrine as a unique festival attended by millions of people of all religions and castes. It is estimated that one million devotees witnessed the miracle ‘Makara jyoti’ light appear on the horizon […]
Sabarimala, Makara Sankranthi and Makar Jyothi
Makara Sankranti is celebrated in Kerala at Sabarimala where the Makara Jyothi is visible followed by the Makara Vilakku celebrations. Makara Sankranti is the day when the Sun God begins its ascendancy and entry into the Northern Hemisphere.It occurs every January is an auspicious day for Hindus. It is also a special time for […]
Holy Cities on Ganges
River Ganga is worshipped and venerated as Goddess in Hindu religion. In Hinduism, there are many myths and stories about the descent of River Ganga on Earth. According to Hindu mythology, Bhagirath, a descendant of King Sagara, brought River Ganges on the Earth. It is said that Bhagirath led the way and river Ganga […]
Walking El Camino de Santiago: The Complete Notes.
The complete notes include a brief how it came about and walking from Estella to the Atlantic then to London for a visit and back again to France then through the Pyrrennes to where I came in. The notes are written by two different people from two very different walks of life. See my article […]
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