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Hemis Festival: The dance of the monks
The main temple complex swelled with the music of gongs and horns. The head lama sat at the highest elevation. It was 7.30 AM. Monks clad in yellow robes and traditional red drikung kagyu hats sat on cushioned benches. The wooden artistry of the monastery was adorned with thangkas. The walls were painted with the teachings and stories of Lord Budhha. The hall was reverberating with mystical chants. A white ceremonial scarf known as khata was passed on from a devotee to the presiding monk. Tourists are allowed to observe the puja but clicking photos and videos are not allowed. But the monks don’t enforce this strictly and tourists appeared…
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International Kite Festival: Sky is the limit
The crisp morning sun of Ahmedabad pleasantly caressed me the moment I boarded off the bus. I clumsily clutched on to all my belongings and trailed after my group. The media badge dangling from our necks spoke of our privileged entry on the grounds of the International Kite Festival 2019 in Gujarat, the westernmost state of India. It was being held on an area of 2000 square feet at the sprawling western bank of the Sabarmati river in Ahmedabad from 6th to 14th January 2019. It was 6th January. On the enormous stage, arrangements were made for the political dignitaries and the guests of honour who would inaugurate the festival.…
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The Wedding: The Blog Enters The Couple Travel Niche
Welcome my permanent travel partner for the rest of my life, my best friend and boyfriend since the past 8 years- Sayan Banerjee!