tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14878297.post2044815728597732270..comments2023-06-21T14:14:24.806+01:00Comments on Blogtrotter: TEMPLESGMGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06775262251208390861noreply@blogger.comBlogger59125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14878297.post-14812669558754368872009-11-16T10:10:13.950+00:002009-11-16T10:10:13.950+00:00Dasanudas,
Tradition? OK...Dasanudas,<br />Tradition? OK...Trotternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14878297.post-8202352802834648482009-11-16T05:35:50.952+00:002009-11-16T05:35:50.952+00:00Please let me correct you that "Hare Rama Har...Please let me correct you that "Hare Rama Hare Krishna" ISKCON is not a "Cult" but a part of age old(around 5000 yrs) tradition of Vaishnavas. They are the followers of Krishna and follow the rules & regulations mentioned in the Vedic Scriptures.<br /><br />Thanks for the nice photos. It seems you didnot bother to visit ISKCON temple and take a few snaps inside the temple. This one posted here is taken from the Lotus temple.Dasanudashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08510515938470908235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14878297.post-16581508335496813172009-04-04T00:59:00.001+01:002009-04-04T00:59:00.001+01:00Lady,From what we see around the globe, sometimes ...Lady,<BR/>From what we see around the globe, sometimes 1938 doesn't seem so far away...Trotternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14878297.post-80802248509058954552009-04-04T00:04:00.000+01:002009-04-04T00:04:00.000+01:00lotus temple is very nice.Seems silly to talk abou...lotus temple is very nice.<BR/><BR/>Seems silly to talk about untoucheables in this day and age.<BR/> That shouldn't be.A Lady's Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11973102350411443282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14878297.post-41459505446240392792009-02-10T00:15:00.000+00:002009-02-10T00:15:00.000+00:00Addy,The problem seems to be that some time ago th...Addy,<BR/>The problem seems to be that some time ago there was a bombing of one of the temples and thus security was highly improved on the Akshardham... That's current day life...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14878297.post-81914157841196170812009-02-09T12:08:00.000+00:002009-02-09T12:08:00.000+00:00i can't believe they won't allow you to take your ...i can't believe they won't allow you to take your camera inside! ohmygosh. it's not like it's the BEST temple in the world :p seriously though... there are many other impressive structures in the world that have no qualms about letting people and tourists take photographs of them. it's weird how the keeper of this temple in delhi is like that. but i love that shot of that lotus temple. beautifully designed.adelynnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17256326217881275839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14878297.post-31106034055296355272009-02-05T23:24:00.000+00:002009-02-05T23:24:00.000+00:00Rhonda,Very short, but intensive tour...Rhonda,<BR/>Very short, but intensive tour...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14878297.post-67091201200235787322009-02-05T22:53:00.000+00:002009-02-05T22:53:00.000+00:00Wow what a tour! How long were you in India? you...Wow what a tour! How long were you in India? you really saw a lot.Rhonda Hartis Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03485814541244636079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14878297.post-49594481688270511342009-02-04T19:04:00.000+00:002009-02-04T19:04:00.000+00:00Lakshmi,Thanks! Great to see you back here! All th...Lakshmi,<BR/>Thanks! Great to see you back here! All the best!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14878297.post-81295083705047723222009-02-04T16:07:00.000+00:002009-02-04T16:07:00.000+00:00A divine tour indeed :)A divine tour indeed :)Lakshmihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10131764134144215720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14878297.post-24335774603744086042009-02-03T07:55:00.000+00:002009-02-03T07:55:00.000+00:00Ash,Glad to bring back good memories to you...Ash,<BR/>Glad to bring back good memories to you...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14878297.post-9020944039325832842009-02-03T06:22:00.000+00:002009-02-03T06:22:00.000+00:00Brings back memories....I've visited the Birla Man...Brings back memories....I've visited the Birla Mandir in 2003 :-)Ashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05867919018746028462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14878297.post-74149165562797763542009-02-02T00:26:00.000+00:002009-02-02T00:26:00.000+00:00Hi Folks! Great to read you here as always! Thanks...Hi Folks! Great to read you here as always! Thanks for the time and patience to put your thoughts on my posts...<BR/><BR/>Cuckoo,<BR/>No, not in a single day; but I can’t believe that living there you haven’t seem half of them... Have to get back and show it to you... ;))<BR/><BR/>Shantanu,<BR/>Thanks! Hard task to bring them alive... ;))<BR/><BR/>Baron’s Life,<BR/>Some parts are cleaner than others; and you don’t need to be looking for the dirt... If you do, you may find it anywhere in this world... ;)<BR/><BR/>Susupetal,<BR/>That’s an original one, indeed!!<BR/><BR/>Daniel,<BR/>Savoureux! C’est vrai que l’Inde a des saveurs très prononcés… ;)<BR/><BR/>Mariposa,<BR/>The Lotus is actually an amazing building! Quite creative!!<BR/><BR/>Hélène,<BR/>It’s quite impressive, and actually a nice blend…<BR/><BR/>Lyliane,<BR/>Tu as toujours cette idée que le moderne ne peut pas être beau, mais ce n’est pas forcement vrai… ;))<BR/><BR/>Kven,<BR/>Some of these buildings are tourist must see; no wonder you have already had some images of them… ;) I also have some pictures with people standing, but try to post only the ones with the best view of the monuments… ;))<BR/><BR/>Lucie,<BR/>La Jaama Masjid est impressionnante et le minaret est très joli! Merci pour tes vœux pour l’année du Buffle, mais ce n’est pas drôle d’accomplir le cycle… ;) Et, en plus, ce n’est pas sûr qu’on aura moins de contraintes professionnelles et familiales…;)) On verra!!<BR/><BR/>Joy,<BR/>Nice connection. They actually have something in common!!<BR/><BR/>Angela,<BR/>According to Wikipedia, «Three core principles establish a basis for Bahá'í teachings and doctrine: the unity of God, the unity of religion, and the unity of humankind. » The temple is beautiful!<BR/><BR/>Ingrid,<BR/>By statues are you meaning Lord Ganesh representation? It’s quite popular…<BR/><BR/>Kyh,<BR/>It’s true that Jaama Masjid is magnificent; can imagine 25000 people on that courtyard… ;) And the Lotus is an architectural masterpiece!<BR/><BR/>Alice,<BR/>Ah, Birla Mandir! Amazing!!<BR/><BR/>M.Kate,<BR/>I knew that Lord Ganesh pictures would always be a guaranteed winner… ;)<BR/><BR/>Thérèse,<BR/>C’est seulement une partie du tout, mais avec plus d’onze millions d’habitants il devrait y avoir des chefs d’œuvre pour tout le monde… ;)<BR/><BR/>Peter,<BR/>I agree with you; the Lotus temple will be a standing sign of our times…<BR/><BR/>Norman,<BR/>Thanks. It’s reciprocal: I also learn a lot about the Philippines with your blog!!<BR/><BR/>Alice Sg,<BR/>Work, work, work… OK, but at least a short time to make some pictures to show at home. What a waste, I agree… ;))<BR/>Thanks for your wishes for the Year of the OX!<BR/><BR/>Jen,<BR/>They’re pretty eclectic over there… ;)) and what I showed is only a little bit…<BR/><BR/>Rune,<BR/>The Lotus temple is a landmark!!<BR/><BR/>Paul,<BR/>More than a mix: a true blend! Actually, it seems there is some unity on all that diversity…<BR/><BR/>Bindu,<BR/>Great to bring back your twenty year-old memories; amazing that things look alike; maybe be they have had good maintenance!!<BR/><BR/>Maria,<BR/>Thanks. It’s always a great pleasure to read you here!!<BR/><BR/>Tootie,<BR/>Thanks! Glad you liked it…<BR/><BR/>Lynn,<BR/>You’re not the alone… ;))<BR/><BR/>Azer,<BR/>Birla is also an amazing building; I’m sorry I couldn’t take picture of the awesome Akshardham or Swaminarayan Akshardham complex. Incredble!!<BR/><BR/>Joyce,<BR/>Even at the courtyard is incredible… ;))<BR/><BR/>Rakesh,<BR/>Unfortunately, this wasn’t yet the time to make an incursion in southern India; one day maybe…<BR/><BR/>Tinsie,<BR/>You’re a girl of good taste!!<BR/><BR/>Neva,<BR/>I’m not surprised at all to learn that your daughter is preparing a return; I wish I had the time to make it also… ;))<BR/><BR/>Marie-Noyale,<BR/>Welcome back! Great to read you here again! India is definitely an amazing destination… Complex, however!<BR/>The book is an interesting one; however, sometimes is too technical, as the Author was a psychiatrist at the French Consulate in Mumbai and had to deal with the actual cases of French people and other Westerners who somehow got «lost» in India… ;)<BR/><BR/>Lori,<BR/>Yes, massive; and I couldn’t show the most impressive of them all… ;)<BR/><BR/>Kuanyin,<BR/>Ganesh collectors? I also brought a silver one home… ;)<BR/><BR/>Ron,<BR/>It’s always better to confirm «in loco»… on the spot, I mean… ;))<BR/><BR/>Sue,<BR/>So great to see that you had time and connection to get here! Love to read your comments!<BR/>Wish you a great trip around USA!! Florida wouldn’t be bad for a break, should I have some time left… ;)<BR/><BR/>Pietro,<BR/>Lucky guy to have heard Michelangeli life; I heard only records… ;))<BR/><BR/>Shionge,<BR/>My pleasure! You’re not that far from Delhi… ;))<BR/><BR/>Shooting Star,<BR/>I’m sure I missed many other magnificent temples, but time wasn’t that large… Anyhow, thanks for the hint; next time… ;)<BR/>Of course, I understand the security, but it’s always hard to let the cameras outside… ;)<BR/><BR/>Ted,<BR/>My pleasure to travel you around… ;) Thanks for the kind words!!<BR/><BR/>Pernille,<BR/>I’m sure you’ll be able to see everything you actually wish… I’ll check your colour fjord asap!!<BR/><BR/>Indrani,<BR/>Exactly!! I agree with you; they look great!<BR/><BR/>Celine,<BR/>You were there in February 2008; so we could have met on the spot!!!<BR/>Thanks! I wasn’t making it for the record; actually it was interesting to visit all those temples!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14878297.post-21485054272176594102009-02-01T20:31:00.000+00:002009-02-01T20:31:00.000+00:00I've climbed up the narrow stairway of the Juma Ma...I've climbed up the narrow stairway of the Juma Masjid minaret right up to the top during my last but one visit to the Juma Masjid in Feb last year this time (passed by also in Aug 2008). <BR/><BR/>Gil, I notice you've covered places of worship of the following religions: 1. Islam; 2. Hinduism; 3. Sikhism; 4. Jainism (Sri Digambar Jain La, the one opposite Red Fort); and 5. the Bahai faith. <BR/><BR/>Bravo! Great post from a tourist to India.;)indicaspecieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04082836899942612554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14878297.post-2483774257084465142009-01-29T04:38:00.000+00:002009-01-29T04:38:00.000+00:00Okay, so these were the Ganesha shots you mentione...Okay, so these were the Ganesha shots you mentioned in your comments on my Ganesha post... they are beautiful. Lovely post, Gil!Indranihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13097788106899971708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14878297.post-9394264624906706012009-01-28T22:34:00.000+00:002009-01-28T22:34:00.000+00:00Wow! I wish I could visit those wonderful places! ...Wow! I wish I could visit those wonderful places! Abolutly just fantastic and beautiful!<BR/><BR/>You wanted to se my "fjord-photo" in color. Now you find it in my blog under my BW-photo;)<BR/><BR/>Have a nice evening:)Pernillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05922639985085338028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14878297.post-36924274485300020122009-01-28T20:42:00.000+00:002009-01-28T20:42:00.000+00:00I am constantly amazed by the range of your travel...I am constantly amazed by the range of your travels and the depth of your explorations. This is no different in that respect from previous. Thanks so much for taking me places.Emery Rothhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11764300703571229622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14878297.post-273457353240763522009-01-28T15:20:00.000+00:002009-01-28T15:20:00.000+00:00nice post..u have covered almost all the popular t...nice post..u have covered almost all the popular temples in delhi....except i think the hanuman mandir and the bangla sahib gurdwara in C.P..<BR/>the reason the security is so tight in akshardham coz the swaminarayan temple in Gujarat was attacked by terrorists in 2005 and lot of people got injured...after that all the swaminarayan temples have beefed up their security....My Unfinished Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17585327291812330305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14878297.post-38799310904561309262009-01-28T07:05:00.000+00:002009-01-28T07:05:00.000+00:00Hiya Gil, thank you for much for your new year's g...Hiya Gil, thank you for much for your new year's greeting, truly appreciate it.<BR/><BR/>I love Delhi and one of the places that I would like to travel sometimes.Shiongehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02519286201719224882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14878297.post-15963466259237004882009-01-28T06:15:00.000+00:002009-01-28T06:15:00.000+00:00Another excellent post, Gil.The temples are really...Another excellent post, Gil.<BR/>The temples are really magnificent, I'm particularly attracted by the timeless image of the Iskon Temple.<BR/>I'm glad you have appreciated Michelangeli's videos: I'm always been a great fan of Benedetti Michelangeli and I had the luck to go to some of his great concerts (it was difficult to get the tickets!) in Turin and in Bregenz.Pietro Brosiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18131884567187959415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14878297.post-29841273485251952962009-01-28T01:49:00.000+00:002009-01-28T01:49:00.000+00:00All this shots are great and show the beauty of ot...All this shots are great and show the beauty of other cultures. I love to visit temples and churches or even small chapels in foreign countries. Thanks for sharing, Gil!<BR/><BR/>I'm just now for some days in sunny and warm Florida, photographing my palm trees and sunrises (at the Space Coast!) before we will travel again, at coming Saturday.:)<BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://sues-daily-photos.blogspot.com/" REL="nofollow">Sue's Daily Photography</A>S-V-Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17448485127651242401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14878297.post-10156591715012163102009-01-27T23:47:00.000+00:002009-01-27T23:47:00.000+00:00Very nice pictures. Those temples are unbelievabl...Very nice pictures. Those temples are unbelievable. Can't wait to see more.<BR/><BR/>I think I have no reason to go to India now, I've seen it all from your lens.Ronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12902983138851666188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14878297.post-82580831047721543992009-01-27T22:32:00.000+00:002009-01-27T22:32:00.000+00:00Luv all the Ganesh photos--we're Ganesh collectors...Luv all the Ganesh photos--we're Ganesh collectors!:-)kuanyin333https://www.blogger.com/profile/13571546154427113726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14878297.post-46883283622277709432009-01-27T20:18:00.000+00:002009-01-27T20:18:00.000+00:00What amazing sights. They build the temples on suc...What amazing sights. They build the temples on such a massive scale there. It must be so impressive in person. Your photos show them beautifully. I would love to visit India!Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00722373242668739023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14878297.post-26863130144666227672009-01-27T16:37:00.000+00:002009-01-27T16:37:00.000+00:00It's still January so I am not too late to wish yo...It's still January so I am not too late to wish you a Happy New Year filled with many new trips for the famous globe trotter you are!!<BR/><BR/>Like you ,It took me a while to put India on my travel list but I really think I am ready... and looking at all your posts,Comments and Photographs, on Old Delhi is convincing me even more!!!<BR/>It must have been a beautiful trip!! I took the name of the French book you gave to buy it next time I am in France.<BR/>Enjoy the rest of the week.Marie-Noyalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08929839775594103524noreply@blogger.com