Due to my interest in Konkani Temples in Goa, I have been researching books on the Portuguese occupation in Goa. During the Portuguese Inquisition lasting more than 150 years (1560 – 1812), the Jesuits made a systematic attempt at wiping out the Konkani heritage in Goa. Konkanis were either tortured and killed, forced to convert, [...]
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Bought this in Mumbai on my last trip. Love the bright colors! Enjoy!
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Wishing You All A Beautiful, Loving, and A Fulfilling New Year! Happy Deepavali! M&A
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Meaning of Puja I have always translated puja to mean a devotional service. But based on a query in my previous post, Pratik provided a beautiful and succinct explanation. Considering no single word or phrase comes even close to incorporating this meaning, I recommend not translating it, but using the word puja as is, in [...]
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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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It was a dream of mine to walk up the mountains to the Tirupati Temple. When I shared this with M, the 14 km hike up more than 4000 steps did not dissuade her. My dream became her's too! Last summer, after a week-long tour of Aihole, Badami, Pattadakal and Hampi, we took an overnight [...]
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A satellite view of Baanganga. Its the dark green quadrangle on the left. If you have Google Earth: enter the co-ordinates as above, or in fractional degrees as: 18.945454N 72.793612E But first, in PREFERENCES and the default VIEW tab, select “Degrees.”
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After a refreshing early morning run in Mumbai I recounted the route to my parents. I had run from Electric House, via Mantralaya, along the Chowpatty sea face, past Wilson College to the top of the hill. “That's Walkeshwar hill!” my father revealed, “and if you had gone a little further you would have reached [...]
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To Surya, the Sun God as he starts his northerly trek Grace us with Warmth and Light Happy Sankranti to All! tiil gool ghya, goad goad bola!
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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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