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Worship as you like

Ganeshpuri is a sacred pilgrimage site, and lots of people worship here. The Hindu religion, which is prevalent in Ganeshpuri, is filled...

Kushala

Mar 22, 20245 min read

Journey to Trimbakeshwar

I traveled to Trimbak yesterday. That is a city about 3 1/2 hours from Ganeshpuri. There is a jyotirlingam there, and I wanted to have...

Kushala

Mar 20, 20243 min read

A stranger in a strange land

From the first time I arrived in Ganeshpuri in November of 2019, it has felt like coming home on a very deep level. On my second trip,...

Kushala

Mar 17, 20244 min read

Food pics

I've been enjoying delicious meals here in India. I don't take pictures of all my meals, but when I do, I'll share them here. Check back...

Kushala

Mar 13, 20246 min read

Ganeshpuri friends, new and old

Strangers have been asking to take selfies with me since my very first visit to Ganeshpuri in 2019. Sometimes I ask them to take a...

Kushala

Mar 12, 20242 min read

Things that make you go hmmm...

There are so many things that I find interesting and unique about India. I will gather them on this post, in no particular order. Check...

Kushala

Mar 12, 20242 min read

Darshan in Virar

This morning I traveled to the nearby city of Virar. Virar is where folks in Ganeshpuri go when they need more than what is offered...

Kushala

Mar 12, 20241 min read

I'm melting...

You may have read that title and thought that I was going to make a post about the heat. Nope! I find myself crying a lot. In...

Kushala

Mar 9, 20242 min read

Mahashivratri 2024

I feel very fortunate to be spending Mahashivratri in Ganeshpuri again this year. There are different legends behind the meaning of...

Kushala

Mar 9, 20242 min read

Ganeshpuri landing

I have arrived! Actually, I arrived yesterday at about 2:30am. It was a long journey, which makes me especially glad that I am staying...

Kushala

Mar 7, 20245 min read

Thoughts from the plane 1

It has been a super smooth journey so far. My Uber picked me up at 8:30am snd drove me 45 minutes north to my family's house in Smyrna,...

Kushala

Mar 6, 20242 min read

All my bags are packed...

This time tomorrow, I'll be on the plane to Munich! I'm looking forward to writing some thoughts from the plane posts. I got my big...

Kushala

Mar 4, 20241 min read

It's that time of year... let go.

Happy Fall! This is one of my favorite memes, and I am quick to break it out at this time of year. It’s one of my favorites because it is...

Kushala

Oct 28, 20232 min read

Pilgrimage to Downingtown: Swami Sunday

This is for Alan Harmon, who requested this post, with much love and gratitude for his patience! Join me on my journey to Swami Sunday. I...

Kushala

Jul 1, 20233 min read

Speedline Rosie

Here is the story that fell out of me as a teen. I have always been struck by how people can make a lasting impact on our lives in such a...

Kushala

Jun 21, 20237 min read

Grand Plans

Hello everyone! It’s been a while since I’ve posted. I had grand plans for what this blog would look like. Those plans weren’t this. In...

Kushala

Jun 14, 20234 min read

Touching Down: Grief, Gratitude, and Grace

I have to laugh when I look at the recent titles of my entries. I've gone up and down, from unpacking to landing to burning up on...

Kushala

Mar 26, 20233 min read

Varanasi Evening Ganga Arti Video

The first night I attended the evening Ganga Arti, I captured most of it on video. I was able to string those videos together and created...

Kushala

Mar 15, 20231 min read

Burning Up on Re-entry

I am in relapse. If you're not familiar with relapse, it's a phrase we use in Svaroopa® yoga and it's a sign of rapid change. The key...

Kushala

Mar 15, 20232 min read

Milton landing

I'll be honest - I've been floating along since I arrived home. I feel like a helium balloon, just drifting in the air, occasionally...

Kushala

Mar 13, 20233 min read

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