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Video: “Sunrise on the Ganges”, Varanasi

Filed under Photo Essays, Religious by Christine Ka'aloa on June 10, 2009 at 5:03 pm {no comments}

GrrrlTraveler’s Postcard Diaries: Sunrise on the Ganges, Varanasi, India
(2min video)

…My boat cruise down the ganges at 6A felt beautifully special …and not, with reason that at least a 100 of other tourist boats were out on the waters racing to make the length of the Ganges before sunrise! By boat is the only way to see the overall bathing ghat life, morning sun salutations, chanting, meditations, yoga postures and people washing their clothes on Ganges. Man, woman and child are there- a dip in the Ganga water is considered holy and purifying, so many lather up and take a baths in it too! Most are so devout and absorbed in their water ritual, they can be nonchalant about the 100+ tourists boats observing and photographing their every move.
[Excerpt from "Varanasi's Humorous Underbelly"-- Click here for actual blog...]

Varanasi’s Holy & Humorous Underbelly Tour

Filed under Religious, SOLO TRAVEL by Christine Ka'aloa on October 5, 2008 at 11:44 am {no comments}

Sunday, Oct 5, 2008. Varanasi

As an ancient Holy City, Varanasi (formerly called Benares) is devoted to the hindu god, Lord Shiva.

Temples range from large to small, community to household and Shiva lingams (ovular rock eggs held by a shallow rock bowl/plate shown in the photos below) make common public altarpieces where one can pray. (more…)

Delhi Tours & Tourists

Filed under Delhi by Christine Ka'aloa on September 23, 2008 at 9:57 am {no comments}

Monday, Sept 23, 2008: Delhi

Today was our first day-day in delhi and we disappointingly didn’t do or see much.

Day #2… still healthy, excited, hesitant…disturbed.

Its my believe that the 2nd day after your arrival usually sets the note of the trip and there’s an uncomfortable energy surrounding today. Regina left early to go off Agra so now our balanced group of 4 collapses into a threesome. The breakfast buffet at the Grand Godwin Hotel was outstanding! Their rooftop restaurant had so many food options to choose from. It’s a small comfort to numb my shock of the bathroom in this hotel. There’s no separation between shower, sink or toilet and one drain lets you know that any splash goes to the (more…)