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The Brihat (the great) Yoga Vasishta or Yoga Vasishta Maha Ramayana as it is also called is a work of about 32,000 Sanskrit couplets, traditionally attributed to Valmiki, the author of Srimad Ramayana. It is a dialogue between Sage Vasishta and Sri Rama in Forty Verses .

Dhanaulti is a place full of lush green meadows and alpine forests. This hill station is perched at an elevation of 2286 meters above sea level and offers panoramic views of the lofty Himalayas. The town is enveloped by the velvety rhododendrons, deodar, and tall oak forests.

Salutations! I seek refuge in you oh peaceful, merciful goddess, who pervades everywhere, who is the universe, and whose two lotus feet the whole universe worships. Salutations O Durga, the protector of the universe, please protect me!

Navratri is a festival that has roots in ancient Hindu scriptures. Navratri, the nine-days Hindu festival dedicated to the worship of Goddess Durga in nine forms, each embodying different virtues, from strength to wisdom, is a time of great reverence and celebration!

The earliest forms of Hinduism arose from prehistoric faiths. The true beginnings of the faith began around 4000 B.C with the combined practices of several tribal religions, which make it the oldest still-practiced religion in the world.” [Source: Jonathan H. Kantor, Listverse]

The Festival of Colours, also known as Holi, is one of the most vibrant and joyous festivals celebrated in India. It is a Hindu spring festival that signifies the arrival of spring, the victory of good over evil and the celebration of love and unity. HAPPY HOLI!

Adyathma Ramayan is authored by Veda Vyasa and is from Brahmanda Purana. It analyzes the spiritual side of Ramayana and has many prayers as well as philosophic conversations. There are two stretches of conversation between Rama & Lakshmana, in Aaranya Kand other in Uthara Kand.

The Brihat (the great) Yoga Vasishta or Yoga Vasishta Maha Ramayana as it is also called is a work of about 32,000 Sanskrit couplets, traditionally attributed to Valmiki, the author of Srimad Ramayana. It is a dialogue between Sage Vasishta and Sri Rama first time.

ANCIENT HINDU WISDOM & MODERN SCIENCE (Part 1) Hindu Spiritual Wisdom has been evolved as a part of the Sanskrit culture of ancient India. Having evolved from its beginnings in the Vedic civilization, it has evolved through centuries of the history of India.

Since the beginning of the forced displaced Kashmiri Hindus due to the onslaught of systematic Ethnic Cleansing of the microscopic minorities from their Homeland, C. L. Gadoo has been raising issues, face to face with the National Human Rights Commission for last twenty years.

Jyotisar the sacred place, the birth place of Gita, is the most venerated tirtha of Hindus. It is believed that Mahabharata battle started from Jyotisar, where Lord Krishna imparted the timeless teachings of the Bhagawvad Gita to Arjuna on the battlefield of Kurukshetra.

MY REMINISCES-7, Continued: MANIKARAN:A great treat to visit Manikaran, located in the Parvati Valley of Himachal Pradesh. Manikaran is a significant religious site for both Hindus and Sikhs. Nestled amidst the scenic beauty of the Himalayas, this pilgrimage destination is great.

Dev Diwali or Dev Deepawali or Diwali of Gods, is a spiritually significant festival celebrated with deep devotion especially in Varanasi, comes 15 days after Diwali on the full moon night in the lunisolar month of Kartik. This day is also known and observed as Kartik Purnima.

Surya Worship in India: Surya worship or Surya Puja is dedicated to Lord Surya in Hinduism. The Sun or Surya is also called Aaditya and Bhaskara. Scriptures say one can worship the Sun God for good and healthy life; “Arogyam Baskarath Icheth”.

Chhath is a Hindu festival dedicated to the worship of the Sun God, also known as Surya Dev. The festival usually takes place six days after Diwali. Since it falls on the sixth day of the Shukla Paksha of Hindu lunar month of Kartika it is also called Surya Shashti Vart.

DIWALI / DEEPAVALI ---FEASTIVAL OF LIGHTS Asato ma sadgamaya Lead me from the asat to the sat tamaso ma jyotirgamaya Lead me from darkness to light (Brihadaranyaka Upanishad) Diwali is known as the festival of lights. In Hindu religious culture light is consideredknowledge

MY REMINISCES-5 Continued: Dev Bhumi (Uttrakhand) Darshan:During our Dev Bhumi (Uttrakhand) Darshan, I recall great experience at Kausani and then at Jageshwar Dham. Our stay at Anasakti Ashram a beautiful and peaceful place in Kausani is famous for the stay of Mahatma Gandhi.

MY REMINISCES-4 Continued: I had a enjoyable trip to Darjeeling, nestled in the eastern reaches of India, a captivating gem amidst the expansive Himalayan panorama, really a Himalayan wonderland. Renowned for its awe-inspiring scenery, flourishing tea estates in the hill station

On my return journey from Lakshman Mandir, visited Valley of Flowers, situated at 14,100 ft. above sea level, a beautiful place, full of different flowers all around. The route includes a steep descent from Lakshman Mandir, perfectly displays the abundance of colourful flowers .

LAKSHMAN MANDIR YATRA: During my Char Dham Yatra of Dev Bhumi, which includes Kidarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri and Yamnotri, I had a rare chance of visiting lesser known Lakshman Mandir adjacent to Gurdwara Hemkund Sahib. This is an important pilgrimage site of Hindus and Sikhs.