Posted on October 6, 2008 by Arun Shanbhag
click image for larger version The Mahamandap (Great Hall) at the Mahalakshmi Temple in Bandivade, Goa provides a therapeutic escape from many of Goa busy attractions. It is a perfect place to sit undisturbed and commune with the divine. On this early morning, regular devotees went about their prayers silently and tourist laden buses had [...]
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Posted on March 30, 2008 by Arun Shanbhag
It was a blazing hot summer afternoon in Hampi. As I walked out of the magnificent Vithala Temple, I was beyond thirsty. Even the sweat had dried in this arid Northern Karnataka summer. The sight of this woman under a bright red umbrella and tending a cooler with drinks was an oasis of bliss to [...]
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Posted on October 21, 2007 by Arun Shanbhag
Wishing you all a Wonderful Dassara All year around, We are blessed by Devi’s Grace! M&A (murthy of Kamakshi, a form of Durga Devi at the Ramnathi Devasthan in Ponda, Goa.)
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Posted on May 19, 2007 by Arun Shanbhag
Bought this in Mumbai on my last trip. Love the bright colors! Enjoy!
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Posted on July 19, 2006 by Arun Shanbhag
Kamakshi Canteen, Ponda, Goa After quickly performing the puja at the Ramnathi Devasthan, I sneak away to the canteen beside the front entrance. They make the best missal and ussal paav. As I gorge myself, I notice these two guys taking a Chai break. Both were caught up in their own thoughts and did not [...]
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Posted on October 11, 2005 by Arun Shanbhag
Most compassionate and beautiful, Yet relentless in battle against evil, Devi! Shower us with your grace! Durga as Mahisasura-mardini, from the cave temples of Badami (6th century)
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Posted on March 29, 2005 by Arun Shanbhag
The Ramnathi Devasthan (place of God, or Temple) in Ponda, Goa is our family's ancestral temple. Millenia ago, groups of Konkani families settled in extended family-based communities in Goa. Each community had their own spirits, which protected them from evil and satisfied their spiritual curiosity. The spirits and associated deities also received gratitude for agricultural [...]
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Posted on April 3, 2004 by Arun Shanbhag
After my earlier post on the Chicago Balaji Temple, reminded me about the Balaji Temple in Atlanta, GA. I was fortunate to visit the temple in Dec of last year. More than the main deity, “Durga Devi” in the seconday shrine intrigued me. Durga manifests the fertile woman, as the all powerful shakti, full of [...]
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