Sitting among the Native American cliff dwellings of Mesa Verde in the southwest U.S., my mind drifts back to another time; a time that many consider an ancient period for humanity though only a few thousand years ago. While it is fascinating to see their homes, as I imagine the activities of these ancient people, […]
Pitru Paksha (Shradh) – Respect to Ancestors – October 2012
Pitru Paksha, also known as Mahalaya Paksh, Shradh, Sola Shraddha and Pitr Paksh is a very auspicious festival for Hindus all around the world. Pitru Paksha falls on the dark fortnight of Ashvina, which usually begins late September or early October according to the English calendar. Pitru Paksha is a special occasion where Hindus perform rituals […]