After enjoying a Pune Diwali, we had our last few days of yoga classes at the Iyengar Institute, and our last couple of weeks at the ashram. We will miss Sangita, who has been our Indian mama at the ashram,…
Pune, India (Day 753-784, Oct 12-Nov 11, 2015 ): Wellington, New Zealand to Pune, India, via Sydney and Delhi
Before we knew it, it was time to bid farewell to the llamas at Manakau, and all of our New Zealand family, and head back to India. Our trip began with a train ride from Manakau down the west coast…
Ganpati Festival: Ten Days Of Devotion Before A Watery Grave
One of the biggest festivals in India is the Ganpati festival, dedicated to Ganesha, the son of Shiva. Statues of Ganesha are installed in shrines all over the city, and in private homes. On the final day of the festival,…