Album INDIA [Tamil Nadu-Kerala 2025 Varanasi 2016] from Annemarie

Dawn in Varanasi.

nobody@ipernity.com (Annemarie) — Sat, 25 Mar 2017 07:59:22 +0000

Starting my India series with a quite dawn in Varanasi.
WISH YOU A SERENE WEEKEND!
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Varanasi, also known as Benares, or Kashi , is a city on the banks of the Ganges in the Uttar Pradesh state of North India. The spiritual capital of India, it is the holiest of the seven sacred cities (Sapta Puri) in Hinduism and Jainism, and played an important role in the development of Buddhism.

Sandhyavandana.

nobody@ipernity.com (Annemarie) — Sat, 25 Mar 2017 09:28:48 +0000

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Sandhyavandana (Sanskrit: संध्यावन्दन, sandhyāvandana) is a mandatory religious ritual performed, traditionally, by Dvija communities of Hindus[citation needed], particularly those initiated through the sacred thread ceremony referred to as the Upanayanam and instructed in its execution by a Guru, in this case one qualified to teach Vedic ritual. The Sandhyavandanam consists of recitation from the Vedas, accompanied by ritual. These rituals are performed three times a day- at morning (prātaḥsaṃdhyā), noon (mādhyāhnika) and evening (sāyaṃsaṃdhyā).

The Sandhyavandanam is the oldest extant liturgy in world religion. As a practice, it may be descended from the much older daily Agnihotra ritual.

Sandhyavandanam literally means "salutation to Sandhya". Sandhya, in turn, has traditionally been interpreted either as "the transition moments of the day" (namely the two twilights dawn and dusk), or as "the solar noon". Thus, Sandhyavandanam may be defined as the ritual "salutation to twilight or the solar noon".

Sandhyavandana.

nobody@ipernity.com (Annemarie) — Sun, 26 Mar 2017 21:30:32 +0000

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Partecipating to the morning rituals in this holiest city of India.

WISH YOU A MARVELLOUS WEEK END AHEAD.

Offering.

nobody@ipernity.com (Annemarie) — Mon, 03 Apr 2017 07:27:50 +0000

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LIfescene in Varanasi.
WISH YOU A SERENE WEEK AHEAD:)

The old sadhu.

nobody@ipernity.com (Annemarie) — Wed, 05 Apr 2017 08:03:34 +0000

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There are only two mistakes one can make along the road to truth; not going all the way, and not starting.
Buddha
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THIS IS FOR ALL WHO STILL ARE HERE AT IPERNITY; and so so many thanks TO ALL who are engaged in SAVING this site. William Sutherland: www.ipernity.com/group/2260604/discuss/186918
Thanks:) William, Eric, Berhnard, Lutz, Don, Sami, and Sara. :)

Brother and sister.

nobody@ipernity.com (Annemarie) — Sat, 06 May 2017 14:27:22 +0000

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Indian people [ 1.252.000.000] are citizens of India, the second most populous nation containing 17.50% of the world's population.
"Indian" refers to nationality, but not ethnicity or language. The Indian nationality consists of many regional ethno-linguistic groups, reflecting the rich and complex history of India. India hosts all major ethnic groups found in the Indian Subcontinent.

It's written.........

nobody@ipernity.com (Annemarie) — Mon, 17 Apr 2017 07:59:07 +0000

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The formal proposal submitted to Ipernity S.A. can be found at:

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WISH YOU A MOST BEAUTIFUL WEEKEND!

Tranquility.

nobody@ipernity.com (Annemarie) — Sun, 07 May 2017 16:21:59 +0000

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Wish you ALL a tranquil weeK:)

Hugs

A work day.

nobody@ipernity.com (Annemarie) — Mon, 08 May 2017 08:27:24 +0000

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Wish you a beautiful week ahead.

Varanasi वाराणसी

nobody@ipernity.com (Annemarie) — Wed, 17 May 2017 08:36:25 +0000

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Varanasi, also known as Benares,[3] Banaras is a city on the banks of the Ganges in the Uttar Pradesh state of North India. A major religious hub in India, it is the holiest of the seven sacred cities (Sapta Puri) in Hinduism and Jainism, and played an important role in the development of Buddhism.

Manikarnika Ghat

nobody@ipernity.com (Annemarie) — Thu, 18 May 2017 07:40:00 +0000

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Hindus believe the banks of the Ganges next to the holy city of Varanasi is the most sacred place on earth to die; up to 300 people are cremated at the sacred site every day to liberate their souls to find nirvana and be reborn; It is believed anyone who dies in Varanasi breaks the cycle of death and rebirth and achieves nirvana (moksha)

Read more: www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3248208/Where-funeral-fi...

Chet Singh Ghat.

nobody@ipernity.com (Annemarie) — Fri, 19 May 2017 09:10:49 +0000

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wishing you a happy weekend:)
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Chet Singh (1770-1781) built the palatial building of Chet Singh Ghat in mid the 18th century as a small fortress, which witnessed the fierce battle between the troops of Warren Hastings and Chet Singh in 1781 that resulted to the defeat of Chet Singh

The seller.

nobody@ipernity.com (Annemarie) — Sat, 20 May 2017 14:51:49 +0000

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Wish you a wonderful week ahead.)
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Selling offers to mother Ganga. and for cremations.

Down by the riverside.

nobody@ipernity.com (Annemarie) — Mon, 22 May 2017 09:27:35 +0000

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The Ganges is the most sacred river to Hindus.[4] It is also a lifeline to millions of Indians who live along its course and depend on it for their daily needs.[5] It is worshipped as the goddess Ganga in Hinduism.[6] It has also been important historically, with many former provincial or imperial capitals (such as Pataliputra,[7] Kannauj,[7] Kara, Kashi, Patna, Hajipur, Munger, Bhagalpur, Murshidabad, Baharampur, Kampilya, and Kolkata) located on its banks.

Waiting for the boat.

nobody@ipernity.com (Annemarie) — Wed, 24 May 2017 08:19:23 +0000

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More of my India series:)
listen to this:)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tYfUDEC--tM

News?

nobody@ipernity.com (Annemarie) — Fri, 26 May 2017 08:24:20 +0000

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Wish you a serene happy weekend:)

Monday, washday.

nobody@ipernity.com (Annemarie) — Mon, 29 May 2017 11:40:15 +0000

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wish you a beautiful week ahead!

The girl with pink dress.

nobody@ipernity.com (Annemarie) — Thu, 01 Jun 2017 08:30:06 +0000

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wish you a most sunny happy weekend.

Striped stairs.

nobody@ipernity.com (Annemarie) — Fri, 16 Jun 2017 10:18:24 +0000

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Happy serene colorful weekend ALL:)
Kedar Ghat in Varanasi.

Meditation Time.

nobody@ipernity.com (Annemarie) — Sat, 17 Jun 2017 10:32:58 +0000

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I never see what has been done; I only see what remains to be done.
Buddha
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.....Hi friends, I am very enganged at the moment ,my work is tooooo demanding .
So not so much time, but...............I will be back asap.
hugs and love.