I have arrived by train (after a very life-experiencey-type saga) in Jammu & Kashmir.
I am enjoying the time staying with Banita's family and trying to see some of the sights!
We visited a temple this morning (really early to beat the rush and the funny part was we did... because it wasn't QUITE open yet - but it was lovely to see in the sunrise only about half of the shrines... and I did get to witness and join in on a "Temple Opening Puja Ceremony" (not the official name, I'm sure). Also hit up the Bazaar and found some nice stuff - including some traditional fabric with hand-done stitch work that I'm having made into a suit. Should be awesome!
Today I will be heading out to the Vaishno devi Temple (near Katra at almost 5200 feet) for an all-night walking yantra (or "journey" which is 14km each way) in celebration of the twice annual festival to the goddess.
Here we go!
(and then back in time to sleep... and then catch a bus to Dharmsala/Mcleod Ganj where I think I've been accepted to a Tushita meditation course!)
I am enjoying the time staying with Banita's family and trying to see some of the sights!
We visited a temple this morning (really early to beat the rush and the funny part was we did... because it wasn't QUITE open yet - but it was lovely to see in the sunrise only about half of the shrines... and I did get to witness and join in on a "Temple Opening Puja Ceremony" (not the official name, I'm sure). Also hit up the Bazaar and found some nice stuff - including some traditional fabric with hand-done stitch work that I'm having made into a suit. Should be awesome!
Today I will be heading out to the Vaishno devi Temple (near Katra at almost 5200 feet) for an all-night walking yantra (or "journey" which is 14km each way) in celebration of the twice annual festival to the goddess.
Here we go!
(and then back in time to sleep... and then catch a bus to Dharmsala/Mcleod Ganj where I think I've been accepted to a Tushita meditation course!)
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