We are now in the middle of the
(cold) bathing month of Magh. It has warmed up a little since the
beginning of Spring (Vasant Panchami). The reading of the Sri
Swasthani scriptures has just concluded -
I
also ought to take a sacred bath, so I'm off tomorrow to Hardwar for
the Kumbha Mela, a once every 12 years bathing event, which attracts
millions of pilgrims, and thousands of sadhus (ascetics). I don't
know if the divine connection will include internet, so please take
note of two upcoming holy-days, Mahashivaratri (Feb 12), and Tibetan
New Year (Losar), Feb. 14, Iron-Tiger Year 2137. I will be
bathing in the Ganges with the millions at Shivaratri. I'm
returning on Feb 16, just in time to probably miss the traditional
Baudha/Mahankal Losar gathering of the Tribe cum bash. II
will try to send some photos from the mela if I can...
Devotees perform ritual
during a religious offering in Madhavnarayan Mela observed at the last
day of Swasthani Brata
in Hanumanghat, Bhaktapur on Saturday, January 30, 2010.
in Hanumanghat, Bhaktapur on Saturday, January 30, 2010.
BAM!
BAM! BAM! Always keep joy in your heart!
Love &
pranams, Billy
