India is an enormous country with enormous population number. It is very unique in its religious and cultural practices. There are still some rituals that may come as shocking to us Westerners, but are kind of common in certain communities in India. #asabbatical #india #indiatravel #clicktorread #pinitforlater

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In the serene embrace of tradition, an Indian Hindu family comes together in devotion, performing Puja rituals — a testament to the timeless reverence and adherence to Vaidik cultures. Puja, as elucidated in the sacred texts of Hinduism, is more than an act of worship; it's a profound way of expressing gratitude, seeking blessings, and maintaining a harmonious balance with the divine. Each gesture, each mantra encapsulates centuries of wisdom passed down through generations, underscoring ...

Havan is an ancient ritual, where worshippers offer their prayers, thoughts and emotions to the Divine Fire God. #havan #prayers #worship #ritual #divine #fire #god

We can only be said to be alive in those moments when our hearts are conscious of our treasures. ―Thornton Wilder Offering - India My landlord, Kirk, at my studio, was getting ready to go to his yearly visit to India...Can I give you my shopping list? popped out of my mouth before I could even think! My mind was swirling with the beautiful fabrics... His answer back to me was...I was going to ask! kindness We talked about my love of fabric and what I was looking for in the fabrics…