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Yatra: the Way to Shiva

Films / 24 september 2009

Yatra: the Way to Shiva

Each year thousands of pilgrims start their uneasy journey celebrating the Hindu month of Shraavana. Their goal is the Amarnath cave, the most sacred and holiest one in Hindu, located in the majestic and enchanting Kashmir region.

Tags: Travel, Religion, Pilgrimage, the Himalayas, India

 

Varanasi: The Last Transit

Films / 24 september 2009

Varanasi: The Last Transit

Varanasi is the oldest inhabited city on Earth and is regarded as holy by Hindus. Thousands of them stream to this sacred place to meet their end. The Ganges River is the center of life in this city. Every day, it receives the people prayers as they enter the water.

Tags: Religion, Pilgrimage, Philosophy, India

 

The Universe of Goa's Gods

Films / 24 september 2009

The Universe of Goa's Gods

During the past centuries many Europeans came to India to reveal its secrets to the outer world. Some came to see the beautiful nature, others — to get rich due to low prices on silk and gems. Some came to inherit the natural superpowers of a man.

Tags: Travel, Religion, Culture, Philosophy, Downshifting, India

 

Indian Yoga

Films / 24 september 2009

Indian Yoga

Yoga in India is a common practice. It is a way of life which is very different from that in the West. All we know about Yoga is the upper part of the iceberg, just a partial glimpse of a history reflecting several thousand years. People who practice this teaching look differently at life and its trials and tribulations. In order to understand them one has to watch this documentary or be the one practicing this unique tradition.

Tags: Yoga, Philosophy, Health, India, Religion, Travel

 

Holy Places of Tibet

Films / 19 september 2009

Holy Places of Tibet

Tibet is the fascinating place with its striking natural beauty, culture and spiritual traditions. The climate here is extreme with long snow bound winters and a brief three months summer season granting villages with some splashes of green.

Tags: Travel, Religion, Culture, the Himalayas, India

 

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