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    Fate of the Gods - For the sake of efficiency (with constant traffic of life-sized deities arriving at the ghat throughout the day), the deities are fished out of the water feet from where they were dumped. A microcosmic ritual mirroring the Hindu belief in reincarnation, the gods are added to the divine pile of cloth and clay, waiting, as they must, another 51 weeks to be reborn for next year's Durga Puja. by: fahyje Views[826] Baptism - After the deities have been on display in elaborate and colourful dress around the city for the festival week, they are brought back to the Ganges. For this whole day, there are several popular ghats along the river bank where truckloads of locals arrive amid the throng of bhajans and the ecstasy of celebration. Colourful powder is thrown in the air, as people sing and dance in the street. Once the deities are offloaded, the men bring them down to the water. A microcosm of the Hindu idea of reincarnation, once the festival is over, the deities are unceremoniously and dumped in the Ganges, from whence they came. by: fahyje Views[889] The Face of God - While most of the artists in the area are working on larger than life sized deities, there are some who work on smaller scales. Again, each piece is treated with the reverence and care that you would expect of a proud parent. Everything is done by hand. by: fahyje Views[868] In God's Image - Layers of this clay are added to wooden frames, built to support several deities in standard poses, normally representing popular episodes from the epics. The attention to detail required of these artists means that this is tedious work and though the festival itself lasts only a week, the work goes on throughout the year. by: fahyje Views[813] Grapes of Wrath - Kumortuli is an old quarter of Kolkata where families of artists have been working for generations, producing the most beautiful clay deities for the festival of Durga Puja. These deities are born of the Ganges and will be returned to the Ganges. The process begins by gathering clay from the banks of the river, and stomping it into a workable consistency, usually throughout the sweltering summer months. by: fahyje Views[776]
     
    Religion is something inherent in human being and that accompanies him wherever he go. An example of this is the Orthodox Trinity Church, located on King George Island. Small but beautiful, immovable even in this remote part of the world. by: carluscp Views[464] With a country that has culture and history. Religion is a huge factor to how this country presents itself and to themselves. The Spaniards dedicate one week to their religion and just watching these marches down the streets is so moving. by: susanagitana Views[521] The devotion of the Rwandan population can leave a person astonished. When a country experiences so much death and grieving, it is hard to imagine that they would all be so faithful to their religions. But it is true in this country, no other name is praised more than the name of God. They come by the hundreds and they all pack into the smallest of churches to sing praises and worship their God. It was truly incredible to see that people who suffer still find that they can believe in something greater than themselves. by: cecihernandez Views[610] A traditional religious offering in a Nepalese temple in Kathmandu. by: captivate Views[1063] Calm away from the Chaos: A monastery in the refugee camp. ‘Teacher, what’s your religion?’ ‘Teacher, are you Christian?’ ‘Teacher, why don’t a lot of people in the West have a religion?’ ‘Here, we need religion even more because of our situation.’ by: moonlight Views[782]
     
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    Another Day Another Destiny

    SENEGAL | Fri, 27 Jun 2014 | By kakimono | Views [391]

     The next day was slightly better. Assuming you define “better” as “easier to stay awake” or “shorter.” For a definition that doesn't include either of those, it was about the same. Breakfast was the same as ... Read more >

    Tags: fish, lecture, religion

    60 Seconds in India

    INDIA | Thu, 1 May 2014 | By away2travel | Views [835]

    A white-bearded sweet old man with a genuine heart An elephant walking down a highway 19 people crammed into a single rickshaw An old man pushing his pedal bike uphill An entire family that thinks a white person is a zoo animal 4 religions living in ... Read more >

    Tags: asia, backpacking, budget travel, culture, food, india, people, places, religion, travel

    Isreal

    ISRAEL | Mon, 14 Apr 2014 | By kmontana75 | Views [512] | Comments [2]

    Isreal started roughly. At the Rome airport, I was interrogated for three hours about why I was visiting Israel. Some of the many questions asked consisted of if I knew people here, how was this trip funded and could I prove it, did I plans going to ... Read more >

    Tags: beach, bethlehem, israel, jerusalem, religion, tel aviv

    Golden Temple

    INDIA | Tue, 1 Apr 2014 | By away2travel | Views [1978]

    Golden Temple Posted on   April 5, 2014 by   Tarynne Mingione Friday, March 28, 2014 We left  Rishikesh  before we were ready. After an hour bus ride with our heads spending more time glued to the ceiling ... Read more >

    Tags: amritsar, golden temple, india, religion, sikh, travel

    Varanasi

    INDIA | Sat, 15 Mar 2014 | By away2travel | Views [1118]

    Varanasi Posted on   March 15, 2014 by   Tarynne Mingione Varanasi Warning: We saw some pretty intense stuff here. I write about it because this is our experience, but the detail included might be too much for some. Of ... Read more >

    Tags: ganges, ghat, holy river, india, religion, rivers, the ganga, varanasi

    Varanasi

    INDIA | Sat, 15 Mar 2014 | By away2travel | Views [655]

    Varanasi Posted on   March 15, 2014 by   Tarynne Mingione Varanasi Warning: We saw some pretty intense stuff here. I write about it because this is our experience, but the detail included might be too much for some. Of ... Read more >

    Tags: ganges, ghat, holy river, india, religion, rivers, the ganga, varanasi

    Pushkar and the Price of Karma

    INDIA | Sat, 1 Mar 2014 | By tnj4884 | Views [661] | Comments [1]

    According to the Hindu religion, the god Brahma dropped a lotus flower and the town of Pushkar sprouted up from where it landed. Unfortunately for the deity, he also had a love affair here which enraged his first wife. She cursed him, saying that only ... Read more >

    Tags: hinduism, pushkar, religion

    Day 7: Myths and Mountains

    GREENLAND | Mon, 21 Oct 2013 | By divvea | Views [1173]

    I have no clue what day or date it is today, not that it matters in the mountains. What matters is that I have woken up with a terrible body ache. Our tent is pitched right on top of stones and uneven ground, a discomfort we (Lykke and I) discovered ... Read more >

    Tags: hasselblad, religion, shamans, stories, trekking

    Junbesi (Day 3)

    NEPAL | Mon, 7 Oct 2013 | By joannawong | Views [591]

    Altitude: 2675m. It's a beautiful day. The sun is shining and the skies are a happy shade of azure blue, laced with white fluffy clouds. The grass is a lush green and the children are flying kites outside in the teahouse's backyard. Looking out, the ... Read more >

    Tags: friendly strangers, nature, nepal, outdoors, religion, spirituality, trekking

    Benaras

    INDIA | Sun, 30 Jun 2013 | By boseamit | Views [406]

    Benaras is one of the oldest living cities of the World. With time, the city may have changed but at the Ghats, the ethos remains intact. For most Indians, it is a city of mystique and religious fervour. Men, come here after renunciation of all ... Read more >

    Tags: faith, ganga, india, naga sadhu, religion, uttar pradesh, varanasi

    Nyepi!

    INDONESIA | Mon, 19 Mar 2012 | By tracie | Views [728]

    Nyepi: Coming to a Bali near you! http://www.smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/travelbulletins/Balinese_New_Year_23_March_2012 Watch this space for a what will be most likely a very 'Tracie-esque' experience of Nyepi. I mean, how will I stay ... Read more >

    Tags: bali, baliology, culture, indonesia, new, nyepi, pascoe, religion, tracie, year

    The paradise

    INDONESIA | Tue, 13 Sep 2011 | By ansku | Views [838]

    As I have not been able to get online for awhile I post few stories at once so just bare with me. My first day at Gili Trawangan is turning into night as I hear the fourth call for the prayer from the mosque. Most of the population here are Muslims ... Read more >

    Tags: cats, gili islands, religion

    A Girl's Guide to the Middle East

    WORLDWIDE | Mon, 25 Jul 2011 | By travel-tips | Views [11962] | Comments [3]

    At first, I avoided telling people I was visiting the Middle East. ‘I’m travelling overland between Istanbul and Cairo,’ I’d say vaguely. If people didn’t realise which countries came in between those two cities that wasn’t my problem, right? But ... Read more >

    Tags: culture, dress, egypt, jordan, middle east, religion, syria, travel, travel tips, women

    Malaysia Travel 101

    MALAYSIA | Thu, 28 Apr 2011 | By nomads-survival-kit | Views [5054]

    Tags: asia, diversity, food, homestay, kuala lumpur, malaysia, religion, southeast asia, transportation, travel

    Leaving the land of Eretz Yisrael...

    ISRAEL | Wed, 30 Mar 2011 | By colleen_finn | Views [1068]

    A day late and several hundred dollars short, we finally prepare to leave the ancient land of Eretz Yisrael , the land of Judea and Samaria, home to seemingly opposing religions and nationalities that have more in common than anyone cares to admit. As ... Read more >

    Tags: adventures, religion, sightseeing

    Mazel Tov!

    ISRAEL | Sat, 26 Mar 2011 | By colleen_finn | Views [1406]

    Today is the day of Tiferet's (David's niece) Bat Mitzvah, which is being held at the family's synagogue in Ma'aleh Adumim, where they live. Ma'aleh Adumim is in an Israeli territory just outside of Jerusalem. In Israel, the term "territory"... Read more >

    Tags: religion

    Exploring the Old City...

    ISRAEL | Thu, 24 Mar 2011 | By colleen_finn | Views [1133]

    We've had the pleasure of doing a lot with David's family while we've been here. Last night we celebrated the birthday of his eldest niece, Seri, and the night before David's sister graciously invited me to attend her 50th birthday party. It was a ... Read more >

    Tags: religion, sightseeing

    Experiencing 'lots'...

    ISRAEL | Mon, 21 Mar 2011 | By colleen_finn | Views [1071]

    I think many travelers know what a treat it is to experience, first hand, how a culture celebrates a holiday—even if it isn't a holiday that is celebrated by your own religion or home country. As luck would have it, we've arrived in Israel just ... Read more >

    Tags: adventures, religion

    Shalom from Jerusalem...

    ISRAEL | Mon, 21 Mar 2011 | By colleen_finn | Views [1290]

    Here I am, in Israel at last. I've wanted to visit this country for years, but the opportunity just never arose. This is a unique trip for me for several reasons. First, I am not doing volunteer work, therefore the trip is shorter than my normal. Second, ... Read more >

    Tags: adventures, planes trains & automobiles, religion

    Am I in Tibet or India? Macleod Ganj

    INDIA | Fri, 21 Aug 2009 | By eoghancito | Views [6174] | Comments [2]

    As I waited for the train to leave the platform a tall Sikh with a large sword sat opposite me and promptly lay down to sleep. I'm no expert but it didn't look like the deadliest or most ostentatious of swords although, along with his clothes and turban, ... Read more >

    Tags: cooking, live music, mountains, religion, temple, yoga

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