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    very cheap market....Pondicherry..... these pots looked a bit like a contemporary art installation by: avalyn Views[965] Chai spot opposite the ashram..... THE BEST! by: avalyn Views[357] original temple towers in Tiru, 1000 years old seen from a walk to Skand ashram on the mountain: Arunachala: believed to be the embodiment of Shiva by: avalyn Views[682] peacock on the roof of the ashram by: avalyn Views[1079] dawn in Tiru after walking the Giri Pradakshina, a 14 km trek around the sacred mountain, Arunachala under the full moon, guaranteed to destroy all ego. by: avalyn Views[768]
     
    too hot to do anything but sleep....our favourite rooftop, eating spot, surprisingly wonderful salads, crroissants and coffee..... not the India I expected (Shanti Cafe, Tiruvanamalai) by: avalyn Views[552] the shoe walla......he probably made 6 months wage out of our dusty sandals and he became one of our friends....delightful by: avalyn Views[483] Indian dancing Shakis..... we were celebrated at an educational institution in Tiruvanamalai, just because we carried a donation from a friend to the school: a full dance program; met all the wee ones: a Puja in the principals office to ensure good fortune to the matriculation students and their exams and a superb lunch cooked by the principals wife. The continuing hospitality of Joti and Varuna was exceptional. by: avalyn Views[764] wonderful creative colouring in..... there's a child in the heart of every one by: avalyn Views[421] more Indian colour.... by: avalyn Views[439]
     
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    Sublime India

    INDIA | Wednesday, 31 Oct 2012 | Views [621]

    After 30 years of longing to go to India, finally in March 2012 a friend and I travelled to India primarily to visit Ramana Marhashi's Ashram in Tiruvanamalai, Tamil Nadu, Southern India. And....it was just like going home...whether I have see SO ... Read more >

    Tags: ashram, enlightenment, india, meditation, ramana, retreat, sacred, sadhus

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    INDIA | Wednesday, 31 Oct 2012 | Photo Gallery

    March to May 2012 a Ramana Marhashi Ashram experience and all the rest that goes with India
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    Tags: ashram, boats, buildings, colour, cows, india, ramana, retreat, spiritual, streets


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