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Swami Vivekananda’s speech text at Chicago in 1893

Someone recently asked me about Swami Vivekananda’s original voice. I looked into this but as far as I understood I do not think there is any recordings of Swami Vivekananda’s original voice. There are lots of videos claiming to be … Read more

Festival of Durga Puja 2018

The festive season is now on and wherever you are in India you will find stalls known as “pandals” decorated with the statue of Goddess Durga. The Festival of Durga Puja is most popular in states of West Bengal, Bihar, … Read more

Siddhivinayak Temple in Mumbai – A Must Visit

India is a country where thousands of Gods are worshipped in their different forms, but one of the most beloved and most popular God among all the deities has been the elephant headed God, Ganesha. No pooja or festivities can … Read more

India celebrates the festival of Navratri

The Navratri festival also known as Durga Puja have started in India. It is one of the major festivals in Hinduism. The festival is dedicated to Goddess Durga. There will be nine nights of festivities where the nine forms of Durga … Read more

Drinking bhang lassi legally in India

Bhang is the another name of marijuana. Bhang has traditionally been associated with the Hindu religion. It has been mentioned in the Vedas, the ancient texts of the Hindus. You will often find Sadhus or Hindu holy men having a “joint” known as the “hookah or chillum”.

We just had India’s most widely celebrated Hindu festival called the Durga Puja. If you were in India then you would have seen the festivities. Devotees install stages for the worship of the Goddess called “pandals” on the streets and market places – an absolute delight. Durga Puja is a festival that marks the victory of the Goddess Durga over the evil buffalo demon Mahishasura. The festival also signifies the coming of autumn. The 10th day is called “Vijayadashami” or “Dussehra”. The festival lasts about 9 nights and 10 days (called Navratri) and is an annual holiday in India. On the 10th day, the idols of Durga are carried out in grand procession and immersed in the river. On this day, Lord Ram also killed the demon “Ravana” who had abducted his wife Sita to his kingdom of Lanka. An effigy of Ravana is burnt on the day of Vijayadashami.

India is one of the most popular pilgrimage destinations not just for Hindus, Buddhists and Sikhs but people of all religions. People from all over the world of all faiths come to experience spirituality. You will find that all of your senses are fulfilled by spiritualism in India. If you are considering visiting India for spiritual purposes then here are some facts about the Hindu religion you might find useful on your spiritual journey.

If you are planning on going to India’s holy places then I have a surprise for you. I have compiled an ebook (paperback coming soon) especially for children and travellers to India. It’s called, “Hinduism For Kids: Beliefs And Practices”. … Read more

Swami Vivekananda’s speech text at Chicago in 1893

Festival of Durga Puja 2018

Siddhivinayak Temple in Mumbai – A Must Visit

India celebrates the festival of Navratri

Drinking bhang lassi legally in India

Durga Puja in india

Hinduism basics for those travelling to India on a spiritual mission

Religious tourism in India