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    Why'd ya? Had to.: by ivan_miral, Views[226]
         		 who knew the Taj was THIS gi-normous???? : by ivan_miral, Views[219]
         		 mi, next to the gemstone and marble inlay, decorating the interior and exterior of the domed marble mausoleum: by ivan_miral, Views[252]
         		 intricate black marble inlay forms the arabic calligraphy decorating the mausoleum: by ivan_miral, Views[353]
         		 there. there it is... the Taj Mahal. built in heartbreak for an emperor's love...: by ivan_miral, Views[324]
     
    through the main gate... : by ivan_miral, Views[207]
         		 entering the main gate at the Taj...: by ivan_miral, Views[292]
         		 left behind another quintessential india overnight train ride...this time from Rishikesh to Agra...and immediately climbed up to our hotel rooftop for our first glimpse of the Taj Mahal!: by ivan_miral, Views[226]
         		 The ashram grounds housed a temple to Shiva, where each night, if we chose, we could participate in traditional offerings and the singing of kirtans (traditional devotional chants): by ivan_miral, Views[352]
         		 Our yoga retreat friends -- coming from as near as India, as far as Australia, and everywhere in between.: by ivan_miral, Views[684]
     
    On the final day of the yoga retreat, our group participated in a traditional fire puja -- chanting a mantra (sacred phrase) 108 times and offering our hopes to God through the fire.: by ivan_miral, Views[322]
         		 Mi, on the other hand, was incredibly limber and flexible!: by ivan_miral, Views[272]
         		 The yoga retreat included a full range of traditional practices -- from meditation and breathing practices to chanting and bodily cleansing practices -- and also included three hours daily of asana practice (the postures that Americans usually think of when they think of yoga). Ive's aging back is still aching!: by ivan_miral, Views[270]
         		 Ive expresses gratitude for the food being served to him. The surprisingly delicious and plentiful meals were taken in silence, seated on the floor.: by ivan_miral, Views[247]
         		 Each day at the ashram meant waking up to this beautiful hillside overlooking the living quarters.: by ivan_miral, Views[248]
     
    Ive couldn't resist taking a bath in Mother Ganga (the Ganges river) -- a traditional purification practice. Unlike Varanasi where the water is practically toxic, the Ganges runs pretty pristinely at Rishikesh.: by ivan_miral, Views[603]
         		 One of our contemplative walks was along the sacred Ganges River just outside of the ashram gates.: by ivan_miral, Views[254]
         		 Phool Chatti Ashram, just outside of Rishikesh, where we completed a seven-day yoga retreat. : by ivan_miral, Views[752]
         		 Mi runs into a happy local family while on her contemplative walk.: by ivan_miral, Views[344]
         		 Mi enjoying the impressively gigantic and lush waterfall near the Phool Chatti Ashram outside of Rishikesh.: by ivan_miral, Views[994]
     
    We completed a 7-day yoga retreat at an ashram outside Rishikesh. Each day we completed a contemplative walk in silence -- this day to a mesmerizing waterfall near the ashram.: by ivan_miral, Views[686]
         		 Ive, along with some friends made on the way, celebrates successfully completing the 14km climb to Neelkanth Mahadev Temple high in the hills above Rishikesh.: by ivan_miral, Views[889]
         		 Some of the beautiful decor on the Neelkanth Mahadev Temple, where two beautiful older couples walked Ive through all of the rituals honoring a sacred tree in the Temple.: by ivan_miral, Views[1641]
         		 A sadhu (wandering Hindu ascetic) selling food to feed his monkey friends along the pilgramage route to Neelkanth Mahadev Temple, an ancient temple dedicated to Shiva.: by ivan_miral, Views[1099]
         		 With the Ganges and hills, Rishikesh offers more serenity than Haridwar: by ivan_miral, Views[705]
     
    Pilgrims, monkeys, beggars...just another day on the bridge in Rishikesh: by ivan_miral, Views[975]
         		 Tangelo eats a thali -- a one plate sampling of Indian delights: by ivan_miral, Views[956]
         		 Dusk holds unique magic -- we loved that Hindus celebrate nightly at that time: by ivan_miral, Views[499]
         		 Fewer people and sweeter chanting at the Rishikesh aarti compared to Haridwar: by ivan_miral, Views[710]
         		 Hindu deity, Shiva, holds court over the aarti on the Ganges in Rishikesh: by ivan_miral, Views[5075]
     
    Some of our favorite samosa friers on the streets of Haridwar: by ivan_miral, Views[943]
         		 Haridwar held a beautiful combo -- spirituality, but also classic Indian chaos!: by ivan_miral, Views[1095]
         		 The walk down from a hilltop Hindu shrine is lined by food-stealing monkeys!: by ivan_miral, Views[489]
         		 When each woman seems to wear hundreds, bangle sales is a good business: by ivan_miral, Views[979]
         		 The crowds gather each night for the ecstatic bell ringing and chanting of aarti: by ivan_miral, Views[572]
     
    ...including offerings to the Ganges of leaf-boats w/ flowers, fire & incense: by ivan_miral, Views[975]
         		 Sacred fire is an essential element of the aarti ceremony...: by ivan_miral, Views[436]
         		 Each night in Haridwar is marked by a sacred aarti ceremony at the Ganges River: by ivan_miral, Views[841]
         		 Making a quick pitstop for deep fried vegetable pakoras: by ivan_miral, Views[423]
         		 India is also home to the Jain faith -- and their ornately decorated temples: by ivan_miral, Views[1134]
     
    We were in Haridwar during an annual pilgramage period -- fascinating people!: by ivan_miral, Views[471]
         		 Hindu India -- a land of beautiful Temples, devout ascetics and sacred cows: by ivan_miral, Views[1153]
         		 Another of the many styles of Hindu Temples, this one also in Haridwar: by ivan_miral, Views[488]
         		 A colorfully candy-like Hindu temple in the holy city of Haridwar: by ivan_miral, Views[1433]
         		 The setting sun created an aura reflecting what the Temple already emanates: by ivan_miral, Views[298]
     
    The pilgrims - a rare combo of devotion and welcome to visitors of all faiths: by ivan_miral, Views[376]
         		 With a history of violent victimization, Sikh guards defend the Golden Temple. : by ivan_miral, Views[447]
         		 Even by day, the Golden Temple and its holy waters held beautiful energy: by ivan_miral, Views[1154]
         		 Some Sikh boys befriended us, toured us around the Temple, and took this photo: by ivan_miral, Views[426]
         		 The Golden Temple houses a profound sweetness, fueled by pilgrim devotion: by ivan_miral, Views[470]
     
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