Blog 13
Today, I embark on my long Journey home. I am so sad to be leaving this serene, beautiful, and tranquil place. This trip has broadened my horizons greatly in so many ways. I hope to return to India very soon!
Namaste!
Thursday, 28 February 2013
Blog 12
In Varanasi I hoped to experience the most personal growth. Throghout my trip in India, i have seen countless life changing things but Varanasi feels particularly special.
In order to coexist with the Indians and their religion, I visited the Kashi Vishwanath Temple in central Varanasi. This temple is said to be the most worshiped and the holiest place of the Hindu people. The temple stands on the western river bank of the Ganges and is one of the twelve holiest temples. People from all over the nation are all visiting this temple and wish to have a holy bath and prayer. Unfortunately, I wasn't lucky enough to bathe in the holy water.
In Varanasi I hoped to experience the most personal growth. Throghout my trip in India, i have seen countless life changing things but Varanasi feels particularly special.
In order to coexist with the Indians and their religion, I visited the Kashi Vishwanath Temple in central Varanasi. This temple is said to be the most worshiped and the holiest place of the Hindu people. The temple stands on the western river bank of the Ganges and is one of the twelve holiest temples. People from all over the nation are all visiting this temple and wish to have a holy bath and prayer. Unfortunately, I wasn't lucky enough to bathe in the holy water.
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| Kashi Vishwanath Temple on the Ganges River |
Blog 11
This week's destination was the most peaceful yet. I travelled south to Varanasi, India's holiest city. Hinduism and Jainism is practiced here and it is said that Hindus believe death in Varanasi brings salvation. The culture of Varanasi is closely associated with the Ganges. The city has been a cultural centre of North India for several thousand years, and has a history that is older than most of the major world religions! People often refer to Varanasi as "the city of temples", "the holy city of India", "the religious capital of India", "the city of lights", "the city of learning", and "the oldest living city on earth".
This week's destination was the most peaceful yet. I travelled south to Varanasi, India's holiest city. Hinduism and Jainism is practiced here and it is said that Hindus believe death in Varanasi brings salvation. The culture of Varanasi is closely associated with the Ganges. The city has been a cultural centre of North India for several thousand years, and has a history that is older than most of the major world religions! People often refer to Varanasi as "the city of temples", "the holy city of India", "the religious capital of India", "the city of lights", "the city of learning", and "the oldest living city on earth".
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| Varanasi, India |
Blog 10
I travelled to Agra about a month into my journey. My number one destination for this whole trip is to visit the Taj Mahal. It was built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal. The Taj Mahal is widely recognized as "the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world's heritage.
I travelled to Agra about a month into my journey. My number one destination for this whole trip is to visit the Taj Mahal. It was built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal. The Taj Mahal is widely recognized as "the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world's heritage.
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| Map of Agra |
Blog 9
Finally, I arrived in New Dheli! Today, I visited India Gate. The monument is inspired by the Arc de Trimphe located in Paris, which in turn is inspired by the Roman Arch of Titus. It was built in 1931. Originally known as the All India War Memorial, It is a prominent landmark in Delhi and commemorates the 90.000 soldiers of the British Indian Army who lost their lives in World War I.
Finally, I arrived in New Dheli! Today, I visited India Gate. The monument is inspired by the Arc de Trimphe located in Paris, which in turn is inspired by the Roman Arch of Titus. It was built in 1931. Originally known as the All India War Memorial, It is a prominent landmark in Delhi and commemorates the 90.000 soldiers of the British Indian Army who lost their lives in World War I.
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| India Gate |
Blog 7
I woke up bright and early to see what the city was up too. Today, I was determined to visit the Surayanarayana Temple. It is one among the few sun god temples in the world. The temple was constructed by Shri Patel D.R Krishna Reddy in the year 1995, and was inaugurated b his Holliness Shree Shree Shree Shiva Kumar Swamyji of SidhaGanga Mutt Tumkir. The temple was so beautiful! It was built by skilled and crafty artisan in Chola style in rock granite. The temple attracts thousands of people who are devoted to it every day.
I woke up bright and early to see what the city was up too. Today, I was determined to visit the Surayanarayana Temple. It is one among the few sun god temples in the world. The temple was constructed by Shri Patel D.R Krishna Reddy in the year 1995, and was inaugurated b his Holliness Shree Shree Shree Shiva Kumar Swamyji of SidhaGanga Mutt Tumkir. The temple was so beautiful! It was built by skilled and crafty artisan in Chola style in rock granite. The temple attracts thousands of people who are devoted to it every day.
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| Surayanaranyana Temple |
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