Tag: temple

Pretty as a Painting

April 25, 2014

Rajagiri, Tamil Nadu, India There are some places you visit that appear monochromatic, even boring on the surface. This is especially true if you’ve just come from a city alive with color. I stopped at this piece of ancient history as I was traveling from Tiruvannamalai to Pondicherry. Tiruvannamalai is a destination for many spiritual … More Pretty as a Painting

Rise and Shrine

February 20, 2014

As I begin to put pen to paper I am seated across from a swami at a cafe table in Thiruvannamalai, India. It’s very warm but the kiss of palm fronds against one another let me know a breeze is coming. The afternoon is relaxing and glorious. This morning we were up at 4:30 to … More Rise and Shrine

Signs

October 4, 2013

        “The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page.” Saint Augustine Discovery Bay, Jamaica:  I share the photo of Jamaica because it was this trip that forced me to get my passport, taking me off the single page and thrusting me out into the world. … More Signs

Devotion

March 17, 2013

It is impossible to travel more than 100 feet without encountering some sort of temple. This one was right off one of the main thoroughfares in the Pink City.

Welcome to India

February 16, 2013

For over a year I have been planning this trip. I didn’t actually know when it would be or how much it would cost, I just knew I was going and that I would be going with Yogi Amrit Desai. A little over a year ago I was sitting in darshan (an inspirational and philosophical talk given … More Welcome to India