My Travels through the Himalayas – II (Simla to Renuka Lake)

Posted by Saindhavi on 15/05/2010 · 17 Comments 

Renuka Lake is the biggest lake in Himachal, lying at a low height of 636 ft south of Simla, which means that the drive from Simla to Renuka goes down the slopes for most parts. The lake lies almost in a valley between several hills and hence, it feels quite warm here, especially if one … Continue reading →

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Hello World! Parvati’s Marriage in Mithila Cultural Expressions

Posted by Saindhavi on 04/12/2009 · 2 Comments 

Parvati’s Marriage to Shiva in Mithila Cultural Expressions Shiva one of the greatest Hindu deities has multiple images, often conflicting with each other – he is the ultimate ascetic, begging for food, having no proper place to live, smearing his body with ashes from the cremation ground, having cobras crawling over his body and engaging … Continue reading →

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