This post will contain different faces of prayer, sacred ceremonies, piety and prayer in Indian life. Everything, every event, every action is considered sacred and Divine by Indians. Even a businessman, after receiving payment, will say a quick prayer of thanks over the bills he has been handed before placing them reverently and gratefully in the cash register. Here are just several examples of small personal prayers or huge daily public pujas, but all reflecting the sanctity and joy felt by people for all the blessings so lovingly given to them each and every day by God. I will post several photos full size here, but after the slideshow you will be able to view many more via the gallery. Just click on a photo to enlarge it.
shiva decorated for festival
faces of piety at main ghat puja -varanassi
Puja for New Home
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Puja at Main Ghat Haridwar
faces of piety-Aarti Puja at Shiva ghat, Rishikesh
making scared music
sacred music concert
Flowers Ready for Puja Offerings
family puja
faces of piety at main ghat puja -varanassi
faces of piety-Aarti Puja at Shiva ghat, Rishikesh
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Hi Jane! When are you going to be in India this year? I am traveling to Nepal/India late Oct/Nov. and would love to meet up if possible. If not, would love to get your India recommendations!!! Write me at nicolediaz at gmail dot com
would LOVE to meet you Nicole…in person!! I will be in Rishiskesh for a VERY short visit…just 6 weeks. October 9-Nov 22. I have sent you a mail as well so feel free to contact me and ask for assistance in anything you might need. much love light and JOY 🙂
I am a former American, living in Israel for the past 49 years. Mother of 6, grandmother of 18 ,healer, Reiki Master, Israeli folkdance enthusiast, enjoying the wonder, surprise and blessing of every step of the wonderful journey called “Life”.I have been living in India, Rishikesh to be exact, every year for the past 10 years – several months of each year – and it is indeed another part of my amazing journey.
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Hi Jane! When are you going to be in India this year? I am traveling to Nepal/India late Oct/Nov. and would love to meet up if possible. If not, would love to get your India recommendations!!! Write me at nicolediaz at gmail dot com
Xo Nicole
would LOVE to meet you Nicole…in person!! I will be in Rishiskesh for a VERY short visit…just 6 weeks. October 9-Nov 22. I have sent you a mail as well so feel free to contact me and ask for assistance in anything you might need. much love light and JOY 🙂
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