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kaleb-is-definitely-sane · 2 years ago

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Welcome to the Family

If you want your description changed just tell me <3

According to @justarandomhumanpassingby I'm the paradesi philosopher <3

This is a (in progress) list of my tumblr family:

@dori-and-gray: my irreplaceable bestie who i love to the moon and back

@goodoldfashionedluvergirl: the beautiful, talented, lovable and honey voiced older sister

@the-eternal-seeker: the chill, oldest and wisest quadruplet who's always there to help; the only one in this family possessing anything resembling sanity

@technically-bean: my incredible quadruplet sister who always laughing and crying with me and whose probably either covered in dirt or reading another sad book)

@maddipoof: my other incredible twin quadruplet who thinks on the same wave length as me

@anyavaramyr: he therapist of my friend group who needs therapy herself heh(I'm broke, tumblr is less expensive than therapy). That one anxiety riddled perfectionist of the group tbh but I've been told I'm like the chaotic yet caring younger sister<3

@loverliner: my lil sister whos always vibing

@just-another-godless-god: my mischievous lil sister

@king-of-dholakpur: the oldest, deep thinking cousin who always knows what to say

@non-possum-invenire-bonum-url: the older, unhinged cousin who says everything i think but would never say (love your bio by the way)

@starlit-epiphany: my amazing supportive cousin who's been helping me in my identity crisis

@remen-nyoodles: my secret keeping cousin who I love dearly

@writingwitch007: my other secret keeping cousin who i love dearly and teases me incessantly

@chandrayee: the slightly fucked in the head cousin who randomly drops by animal facts!! (her words not mine; i can't tell you how hard i laughed at that 🤣)

@merapehlapyaarwaapasaagaya: my wonderful mother who i'd never forget

@midnight-rainnnn: the adorable cousin who is loved by everyone

@ishqhai-aapse: roach in my house that is secretly your granny that likes to sit in silence and read books xD

@yehdilkahehaye: the fun trying-to-act-like-an-adult cousin who will give you wise advices from time to time but will actually end up supporting you in all your insane decisions <3

@the-phantom-of-arda: The creative cousin who is quietly supportive of whatever you do. Who's DMs are a judgment-free zone and are willing to talk about anything.. she's too shy to DM first but wants to be friends.

Indumathi: my secret, anonymous admirer 🌕💘

@sincerelyyoursg: my beloved wife 💍

@shyamsakhii: hill dude who just likes to rant to friends and gossip and always misses it when the gc comes alive 😀🔫

@ell0ra-br3kk3r: the neighbor friend who's part time musician, part time author part time sane but unhinged at the same time; love to go by their house when they're back from paris

@ultimategenius: neighbor who i've adopted (welcome to the family)

@offo-yashika: one of the cousin's queer girlfriend who always rocks the stage with their dance<3

@kaagazkefool: the beloved latest addition to the fam who's excited and nervous of they'd fit

@thebestieyoureinlovewith: the friend that will give endless headpats

@mee-iykyk: the extroverted friend who adopts introverts

@insanity-is-my-vanity: my new friend (you’re mine now)

@inxj-ghxfa: the mom friend who gives out questionable, but reliable advice

@justarandomhumanpassingby: some person i claimed off the streets; saw them and was like "you're mine now" <3

@morningmiss: the cousin who checks up on me from time to time ♥

@vamp-rom-stuff: ellora's friend she brought back from her trip to France

@a-really-hot-caterpillar: we ain't mutuals yet but i'd be an idiot not to add him so he's my newest unhinged brother (adopted <3)

@hopefulmillennial: my favorite aunt (you remind me of my favorite aunt irl <3)

I love that like 80 percent of my tumblr family is desi 💖💝💕

reply what description you wanna be added with <3

@yehdilkahehaye, @humapkehaikaun, @hell-lit011019, @shyamsakhii, @anyavaramyr, @bookish-alone, @bibliophile-dendrophile, @iservemydog, @oh-sita, @moons-scar, @loverliner, @woahlifehitsyahuh, @the-phantom-of-arda, @puppy-coded, @sanskari-kanya

literally anyone who wants to join can join :)

If your name isn't up here please tell me; some of them are just disappearing.

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deccanodysseytrain · 7 months ago

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Unveiling the Soul of India: A Deccan Odyssey Cultural Adventure

Embark on a Journey Through Time

Maharashtra Marvels

Ajanta and Ellora Caves Step back in time as you explore the Ajanta and Ellora Caves, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Carved between the 2nd century BCE and the 10th century CE, these caves are a testament to India’s ancient rock-cut architecture and artistry. Ajanta’s Buddhist caves mesmerize with their intricate frescoes and sculptures. Meanwhile, Ellora’s Hindu, Jain, and Buddhist monuments showcase a confluence of religious and artistic traditions. These sites not only highlight India’s artistic legacy but also its historical depth.

Mumbai Mumbai, formerly known as Bombay, is a cultural melting pot where tradition meets modernity. The iconic Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CST), a UNESCO World Heritage Site, stands as a symbol of the city’s colonial heritage and bustling present. Moreover, Mumbai’s diverse neighborhoods, vibrant street life, and historic landmarks make it a microcosm of India’s dynamic spirit. From the Gateway of India to the bustling markets, every part of Mumbai tells a unique story.

Gujarat Grandeur

Rani ki Vav (Queen’s Stepwell) A masterpiece of subterranean architecture, Rani ki Vav is a stepwell adorned with intricate carvings and sculptures. This UNESCO World Heritage Site reflects the ingenuity and artistry of its creators and holds immense cultural significance as a symbol of the region’s rich heritage. The stepwell’s detailed carvings and sculptures are a testament to the architectural brilliance of ancient India.

Rajasthan’s Royal Heritage

Udaipur Known as the “City of Lakes,” Udaipur enchants visitors with its shimmering lakes, grand palaces, and vibrant culture. A boat ride on Lake Pichola offers stunning views of the City Palace, an architectural marvel that narrates the tales of Rajasthan’s royal past. Udaipur’s bustling bazaars and folk performances add to its charm, making it a hub of cultural activities and experiences.

Heart of Madhya Pradesh

Khajuraho Temples Renowned for their exquisite carvings, the Khajuraho Temples are a UNESCO World Heritage Site that showcases India’s architectural and artistic brilliance. These temples, built between the 10th and 12th centuries, are adorned with intricate sculptures that depict various aspects of life, spirituality, and passion. Each carving tells a story, reflecting the rich cultural tapestry of India.

Orchha Nestled on the banks of the Betwa River, Orchha is a town of timeless beauty and historical significance. Its majestic palaces, such as Jahangir Mahal, and the grand Chaturbhuj Temple, reflect the grandeur of the Bundela dynasty and offer a serene escape into India’s architectural past. The town’s scenic beauty and historical landmarks make it a must-visit destination.

Beyond the Monuments: Unveiling the Cultural Tapestry

Culinary Delights Aboard the Deccan Odyssey Cultural train, savor the diverse flavors of India through its regional specialties. From the spicy curries of Maharashtra to the delicate sweets of Rajasthan, each meal is a culinary journey that reflects the rich gastronomic heritage of the regions you traverse. The train’s gourmet dining experience is a highlight of the journey.

Local Interactions Throughout your journey, opportunities abound to interact with local artisans, musicians, and performers. These encounters provide a deeper understanding of India’s cultural diversity and the vibrant traditions that continue to thrive in its villages and towns. Engaging with locals adds a personal touch to the cultural odyssey itinerary.

A Glimpse into Indian Traditions

Tailor-made for the Discerning Traveller

The Deccan Odyssey Cultural train promises a journey of unparalleled luxury and comfort. With its elegantly designed cabins, gourmet dining, and impeccable service, the train ensures that every aspect of your adventure is tailored to provide the utmost in relaxation and indulgence. The train’s amenities are designed to cater to the needs of discerning travelers.

Call to Action

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#deccan odyssey

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imabee-oralizard · 3 years ago

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Tag so I don’t forget

My amazing wife astoria- @scandalous-chaos

My amazing non silent silent friend- @wrathspoet

My new wife bay

The one I will marry

(used to use my best bestie on tumblr) - @nevilleismywhore

Clo my glo bug- @drayslove

Uncle lover bestie+ amora mi amor +cousin lover-@angelzone

Sarah my love- @sarahisslytherin

Kylie watches- then whatever I’m watching

Kylie rambles- just random stuff

Read later- stuff to read later + character/ actor name

Read you already- what I’ve already read + character/ actor name

My chaotic bestie- @shespeaksinsongs

My reblog buddy- @thismessymasterpiece

Bee my beloved- @miss-celestial-being

My ice ice baby+ captain save-a-hoe+ issue buddies-@natti-ice

My big sister- @mendesxruel

Lily my love- @lilylunas-abode

Ani thy book worm- @jexnrey

The ancient one- @/jexnrey

Ray the lash machine- @rayictionary

Book lover bud- @blackthunder137

Vinnie the vine+ vinnie the username changer- @icedfaeriie

Bee makes honey- @honeymunson

Shay my bay- @lazydreamer19

Mr moony says Eleanor is beautiful- @writingwitch007

Stalker friends- @sw34terw34ther

Garfield the raccoon lover 🦝- @garfieldsladybird

Elia🍡🍬🍭+ Elias music masterpieces- @mad-elia

Ellora the musician- @ell0ra-br3kk3r or @/elloras-music

My palaye man- @polygraph-paperplane

Kent lover bestie- @starconfettii

Red does not suck- @redsxcks

My close proximity bestie- @nyxxxxxxxx

Mutual Eli lover- @smellslikemultifandomimagines

The fault in each others stars 🖤- @siriusblackstwin

Sp my baby- @slyth3rin-princess

Ahana the god- @just-another-godless-god

Imaorallizard- @writtenbytimburton

Spamming buddy- @siriusblackstwin

Vee the puller of all bitches +vee the rizz master - @the-tortured-poets-depxrtment

And I put their user name so when I forget then it’ll still be in a category

(I’ll update this more later)

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gambithq · 4 years ago

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FAHYRST

Along the northeastern coast of Haelion, just beyond the permafrost that occupies the continent’s northern tip, lies the small city of Fahyrst. Though for most of the year Fahyrst is too cold to attract many visitors, its summers are temperate and comfortable, and it is commonly thought to be the farthest south travelers can go in order to see one of Haelion’s finest sights: the Night of the Endless Day. On the days surrounding the summer solstice, the sun in the north of Haelion does not set for five full days—and in Fahyrst, infamous for the carnival it holds in honor of the solstice, the celebration begins when the sun first touches the horizon on the first day and does not end until it sets completely five days later.

Fahyrst, it is said, spends most of the year preparing its humble habitats for the hospitality of the Carnival. As its greatest attraction, there is a massive increase of traffic to the small city for the festival. This means an influx of trade, of tal, and of intrigue: they say those who venture to Fahyrst for the Endless Night never get bored.

The city itself holds several possible sites of interest: an open-air marble temple to the city’s patron god Laimyre, god of winter winds, the healing of old wounds, and the melting frost; a tall tower from which people claim to be able to see the edge of the continent, though the veracity of this claim is disputed; and the wide fields of frost-flowers, a rare potions ingredient with healing powers, grown only in the permafrost and cultivated only in Fahyrst.

CARNIVAL OF THE ENDLESS DAY

The Carnival of the Endless Day is an elaborate celebration that has grown out of what was once a much humble festival. The sun provides unusual warmth for so far north in the continent and so close to the tundra, which means absolutely no one wants to be inside for as long as the sun is out and the weather is warm. The streets and plazas of the city are flooded with bustling excitement and joyous celebration.

Among these celebrations, you can expect to find:

COSTUMES: bright, colorful silk costumes are the traditional garb of the festival, light for the warm weather and elaborately decorated. merchants eagerly sell fine costumes in every imaginable hue, each brighter than the next, and anyone not in costume can be expected to be stopped frequently by those selling their wares as they navigate through the festival.

COCKTAILS: the city’s taverns throw open their doors and pour into the streets for the duration of the festival, with plentiful outdoor seating set up. to attract business, tavern keepers craft elaborate and colorful cocktails in floral flavors to serve to anyone passing by, some swearing magical properties to the drinks, others with elaborate showmanship—drinks set on fire, drinks with flowers growing inside the glass, drinks that exude puffs of pink smoke, each more over the top than the next.

BLESSED BEADS: some say that the Carnival of the Endless Day was not always a festival centered around the idea of luck—there used to be a winter solstice festival famous for such, long ago. and yet, luck is what many people make their way to the Carnival for these days, those looking for a little extra fortune purchasing strings of blessed beads—colorful glass beads with small flakes of metal inside them, crafted by the priestesses of Laimyre in the temple, a skill unknown to anyone outside the temple walls.

DANCING CONTEST: a two-day long dancing contest occupies the central city square, free for anyone to join. tradition states that the longer you can dance without falling, the longer your luck will sustain you for the year to come.

SOLSTICE LOTTERY: for the low price of a small donation to the temple of Laimyre, you are granted the chance to blindly draw a glass bead from a large jar just outside the temple, with each color representing a fortune for the new year. red beads mean conflict, friction, growth; white mean neutral fortune, a steady and reliable year; silver means good fortune, a little extra tal in your pocket and perhaps a fortuitous encounter or two; and gold signifies great fortune, the kind often reserved for kings.

PERFORMANCES, PARADES, AND OTHER SPECTACLES: great outdoor stages are erected around the city for musicians and other performers to entertain upon, and often the crowds from these performances spill back into the streets and move through town. from almost anywhere, you can catch a glimpse of a crowd of people in costumes, dancing and singing. not to mention, of course, the elaborate fireworks show the moment the sun finally sets at the end of the carnival.

TRAVELING MERCHANTS AND ARTISANS

In addition, the carnival is filled with performances, parades, and various other spectacles, as well as a wide array of merchants and traveling artisans setting up stalls on the outskirts of town to sell their wares.

OUT OF CHARACTER

After several weeks of traveling eastward from a stop near Lodorwind, the Gambit will reach Fahyrst on the day before the Carnival begins, and stay through its duration before heading south along the coast, hoping for a chance to have some fun and make some tal doing odd jobs around the festival. A shop inventory of items available for purchase in the city and at the festival can be found below the cut – please message the main if you would like to purchase anything while in town.

Missions in and around Fahyrst can also be found below the cut. To claim a mission, please post the title of the mission and the two characters claiming the mission in the #mission-claims channel on discord. Fahyrst missions should, to the best of your ability, wrap up around the 16th of May.

MISSIONS

1. THE LAIR OF THE BEAST. Several travelers to Fahyrst have reported being attacked by a massive, shaggy, snow-covered, unidentifiable beast on the road into town. Worried that the beast will disrupt travel into the city for the Carnival, Fahyrst’s captain of the guard Ellora Kel is commissioning any brave enough to find the beast, slay it, and return to the city with proof before the outset of the festival. ( REWARD: 50 tal ) GWYN & VASHKA

2. SECURITY DETAIL. The Mayor of Fahyrst, Darwen Oaswell, fears that his estate at the center of town may be broken into or vandalized during the course of the festival. A recently elected and rather unpopular man, he believes members of his opposition will use the festival as cover for robbing him or otherwise embarrassing him, and to avoid this, has offered to hire you to guard the mansion for a portion of the festival. ( REWARD: 60 tal ) OPEN TO MULTIPLE PAIRS

3. A MISSING CHILD. A young girl named Misty Ridenour has gone missing, and her mother Sera believes she ventured into the fields of shimmering purple frost-flowers just outside of town and got trapped or hurt somewhere inside. The frost-flowers, which grow on stalks of up to eight feet tall, are prickly and difficult to maneuver through, but Sera is willing to provide a reward to anyone willing to venture into them to locate the missing girl. ( REWARD: 25 tal or 3 oz. of frost-flower petals ) ADRIK & TATSUO

4. MAKE YOUR OWN LUCK. A student magician from Lodorwind, Razia Morn has traveled to the Carnival because he desperately needs luck this year, as he embarks upon his final year at the Academy. His best friend Kolra, tired of Razia’s superstitions, wants your help to fix the lottery draw to ensure that Razia gets a golden bead and stops wasting their money on foolish endeavors. ( REWARD: 35 tal ) GAVRIL & OVID

5. THIEF IN THE NIGHT. While the priestesses have been distracted by the Carnival, someone snuck into the temple undetected and stole an important relic—the jaw bone of the blessed frost-dragon. It is imperative that someone track down the thief, recover the relic, and return it to the temple before they have a chance to escape. ( REWARD: 75 tal ) GAVRIL & VASHKA

6. A SURREPTITIOUS MESSAGE. A mysterious cloaked figure with a raspy voice approaches from behind your left shoulder and slips a piece of paper and several coins into your hand. On the paper, instructions to find an elf named Solaire somewhere in the crowd of dancers and tell them the red will run when the hawk calls thrice. The instructions promise more coin if and when the task is completed. Seems easy enough, right? ( REWARD: 35 tal ) OPEN

7. THE SHOW MUST GO ON. World-renowned lutist and singer Clarion Call has been commissioned to perform on the third day of the Carnival, but mere hours before they are meant to perform, their manager Markia finds them dreadfully hungover at one of Fahyrst’s many outdoor taverns, unable to perform. She’s willing to pay heftily for anyone capable of impersonating Clarion and performing in their stead, so as not to ruin their reputation. ( REWARD: 85 tal ) CALLIOPE & OVID

8. THE PERFECT DRINK. Adarius Contravere, one of the Carnival’s two most impressive drinkmakers, has invented what he swears will be the perfect drink. The only problem is: he’s missing an ingredient, and a rare one at that. Desperate to one-up his competition, Ravenswing Ebonaria, Contravere has offered quite the fee to adventurers willing to venture northwards into the permafrost to bring back the necessary ingredient—a small piece of crystal known as giant’s tear, which instantly freezes anything it touches. ( REWARD: 60 tal ) GWYN & TATSUO

9. AN IMPOSSIBLE SIGHT. From high in Fahyrst’s tallest tower, a teenage girl named Varthé has claimed to see the silver wings of the legendary frost-dragon. While most who hear her think she must be making it up—after all, frost-dragons have been extinct, even this far north, for well over three hundred years—if she’s right, dragons are said to drop scales and teeth that make some of the strongest armor in the Fade, which might be worth hunting down. ( REWARD: rare materials ) GAVRIL & GWYN

10. HEALING TOUCH. A short way outside of the city you encounter an injured traveller on the side of the road, alone and in desperate need of healing. Though you watch several other travelers pass by her without making any stop to help, you decide to see what you can do for her. She turns her head up to you and says, “you have shown that you are true of heart. if you are true of strength as well, you will be rewarded.” ( REWARD: a spell of choice ) CASSIAN & VASHKA

11. THE CURSED ORB. Arlo Higgenbothom, a traveling wizard and showman who is in town to sell charmed trinkets at the Carnival, has approached you with a dire problem in need of solving: he misplaced a small and terrible cursed orb roughly the same size and shape as the glass beads used in the temple’s lottery drawing, and he fears it may have ended up in with the other beads, or in someone else’s hands. ( REWARD: 55 tal ) TATSUO & ZHENYA

12. THE OVEREAGER VANDAL. A young upstart political revolutionary wants to plaster the temple, the tower, and the mayor’s home with pamphlets advocating for the People’s Movement of Fahyrst. The only problem is: he’s banned from every major building in the city thanks to his last attempts to sabotage the mayor’s campaign by vandalizing public buildings, and every guard in Fahyrst knows his face. To get his pamphlets in place, he either needs a very good disguise, or he needs someone else to do it for him without also getting caught by the guards. ( REWARD: 45 tal ) OPEN

13. A PROLONGED ENGAGEMENT. A young halfling man named Basil has asked for help locating his fiance, Cedar. The two are from different towns, and met three years ago at the Carnival, and though they have written letters, they have only been able to see one another here each year, and thus had planned to wed before the end of this year’s Carnival. However, having been unable to locate Cedar, Basil is worried either that Cedar thought better of it, or that something has happened to prevent him from reaching the city. ( REWARD: 65 tal ) GAVRIL & ZHENYA

14. MIRROR OF SHADOWS. Among the wares of a traveling merchant, you find a mirror that—rather than showing your reflection when you look into it—shows instead a swirling void of shadows, with something you can very nearly make out within. When you touch the mirror, it whispers to you that it must be taken to the top of the tallest tower, where it will reveal its secret. Unfortunately, the salesman refuses to part with it for less than 1600 tal. ( REWARD: the location of a much-desired object, person, or goal ) LUCKY & OVID

15. ESCAPE ROUTE. A young woman in a hooded cloak stops you, offering all the tal she has to help her to escape the city undetected. When asked why, she is hesitant to provide further details, only insisting that her life is in danger if she has not safely left town by the time the sun goes down. ( REWARD: 75 tal ) OPEN

SHOP INVENTORY

if you would like to purchase any gear or supplies from the shops in Fahyrst, message the main. the following items are available (estimated prices listed):

a show-stopping cocktail ( 3 tal )

a blessing from the temple of Laimyre ( 5 tal )

a bag of crushed frost-flower petals ( 10 tal per oz. )

a fine healing potion ( 60 tal )

lucky Carnival beads ( 10 tal )

a fine colorful costume ( 15 tal )

basic spell or potion components ( 10-30 tal )

an enchanted sapphire ring with freezing powers ( 75 tal )

a cloak of disguise ( 80 tal )

a hand-sized harp that never goes out of tune ( 35 tal )

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go2harsha-blog · 5 years ago

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Ganapati - Once and Future Leader

In which Harsha Prabhu follows in the footsteps of the Elephant-headed God and bumps into some inconvenient truths

"Vakratunda Mahakaaya, Suryakoti Samaprabha Nirvighnam Kuru Mey Deva, Sarva Kaaryeshu Sarvada"

Ganesh Mantra

(The lord with the curved trunk and a mighty body, with the luster of a million suns I pray to thee, to remove all obstacles from my path)

Ganapati procession, Arambol, Goa, September 2019. Pic: Harsha Prabhu

Arambol, Goa September 2019

Bhajan Mandali

Ganapati, aka Ganesh, the elephant-headed god, has many devotees among the Hindu community in India. Many Hindu households install an image of the god and offer prayers, conduct rituals and invite their neighbours for a darshan (viewing) of the god and share lunch or at least prasad (ritual offerings) together.

In the evenings, groups of musicians (mandali) go from house to house and sing bhajans (devotional songs) in his honour.

Bhajan mandali at a house in Arambol. Pic: Harsha Prabhu

One night in Arambol, I visited five households with a bhajan mandali. Apart from hymns to Ganapati there were many abhangas (songs) composed by Tukaram, the Marathi Bhakti poet-saint, beloved of the people.

The singing sessions were robust; the tea, coffee, fruit and snacks provided by every household plentiful. In one house we went to, the owner locked the doors to ensure that we finished all the food and drink he had to offer. What with the round of lunches and snacks, my midriff began to resemble the ample girth of Ganapati.

After a set number of days - anywhere between two and twenty one - these Ganapati idols are immersed (visarjan) in the sea or any available waterbody.

Sarvajanik Ganapati

Ganapati procession, Arambol. Pic: Harsha Prabhu

Besides these household Ganapatis, there’s also the Sarvajanik Ganpati, a ‘people’s Ganapati,’ that is set up in a public place for the community to worship.

Last Thursday this Sarvajanik Ganapati - which was on show at a public hall in the village - was set atop a pick up truck and wound his way through the main street of Arambol to the sea shore. He was accompanied by singing and dancing women - resplendent in their traditional, nine-yard sarees, nose rings and other accoutrements - and children and men playing drums. Along the way groups of young boys lit firecrackers.

Ganapati procession, Arambol. Pic: Harsha Prabhu

To escape breathing the fumes from the firecrackers and the loud explosions they made, I made my way down to the beach. The sun was about to set; the tide was coming in.

Ganapati procession, Arambol. Pic: Harsha Prabhu

Soon groups of women descended on the beach. These were the singers and dancers from the street parade. I began to notice what sounded like a low murmur enveloping the beach. At first I couldn’t work out where the sound was coming from. Then I realised it was coming from the gathered women. They must have all been whispering prayers under their breath. It sounded like the humming of bees.

Ganapati procession, Arambol. Pic: Harsha Prabhu

Then the truck with the Ganapati appeared and manoeuvred on the sand. More prayers, more dancing by the women and drumming by the men. Fireworks lit the now-dark sky.

A simple prayer was read out in Marathi, expressing the humble hopes of the people: As in past years we have been worshiping you. Please forgive us for any misdemeanors on our part. Please help children gain knowledge through education. Please also help all people get jobs and become healthy and wealthy. Please bless everybody.

Ganapati visarjan, Arambol. Pic: Harsha Prabhu

Then, with shouts of “ Ganpati Bappa Morya, pudhcha varshi loukar ya” (Hail Father Ganapati, come back soon next year), a bunch of men lifted the idol from the truck and walked him into the sea. The incoming tide pushed the watching worshipers to higher ground. Thus ended this year’s Ganapati celebrations in Arambol.

Ganapati visarjan, Arambol. Pic: Harsha Prabhu

Leaving the beach, I heard one young man tell his friend: “Ganapati has gone. Now we can eat fish.”

This was a reference to the fact that, for the period of Ganapati’s stay in the village, Goa’s Hindus refrain from eating fish or meat of any sort, or even eggs - a big sacrifice for people for whom fish is a dietary staple.

I thought to myself: Goa’s fish better watch out.

Ganapati visarjan, Arambol. Pic: Harsha Prabhu

Ganapati - a potted history

I am indebted to the work of Debiprasad Chattopadhyaya, Marxist philosopher and historian, for much of what follows. Errors in interpretation are my own.

In his landmark book, Lokayata: A Study in Ancient Indian Materialism, Chattopadhyaya uncovers the tangled web of the Ganapati story, following its twists and turns, marking the vicissitudes of the rise and fall and subsequent rise of Ganapati.

Ganapati means leader/father (pati) of the tribe or group (gana) in Sanskrit.

Clearly, Ganapati is very old, a totemic figure from India’s tribal past.

Ganapati visarjan, Arambol. Pic: Harsha Prabhu

Ganapati is mentioned in the Rig Veda (1200 - 900 BCE) as "the seer among the seers, abounding beyond measure in food, presiding among the elders and being the lord of invocation.”

In the Rig Veda, however, Ganapati refers to a person and there are many Ganapatis, described as leaders of different groups or tribes. “Ganesvaras, or Ganapatis, and Vinayakas are here represented as…many in number and present everywhere” (Bhandarkar). What’s more, the Rig Vedic Ganapati has not yet received his iconic elephant head.

Sakti Ganapati

Chattopadhyaya suggests that Ganapati is associated with the early agricultural tribal society that predates the time of the Vedas. He connects it with fertility rituals to do with mother goddess worshiping cultures.

Chattopadhyaya mentions how In some parts of India, Ganapati-worship is followed by the worship of Gauri, the mother goddess, and is connected with rituals to do with the new moon and the sowing cycle, where the goddess is depicted as “a bundle of plants, along with her human representative - a virgin.”

(I saw a remnant of this in Goa. Just before my neighbour’s household Ganapati was whisked away by the men to be immersed in the sea, the matriarch of the house ran out of the house with a sheaf of plants and blessed the idol, saying “Gauri, Gauri.”)

According to Chattopadhyaya, Ganapati is also a key figure in Tantric rituals. There are 50 different names for Ganapati in Tantric literature; and some of the followers of Ganapati (e.g. Ucchista Ganapati) were also ‘vamacaris’, ‘tantrics,’ who practiced ritual group sex.

There are also female versions of Ganapati, know as Vinayaki, shown with the head of an elephant and the body of a youthful woman (Silparatna, 16th century). These too may have Tantric origins. Similarly, the Buddhist Hevajra Tantra mentions an elephant-headed goddess, Ganaptihrdya.

Then there are the Sakti Ganapatis, where Ganapati is shown embracing a female, where the male god is depicted as being subordinate to the goddess. Chattopadhyaya points to the idol in the famous Ellora caves, where Ganesa is “subservient to the seven women, called the seven mothers (sapta matrikas).”

Ganapati procession, Arambol. Pic: Harsha Prabhu

Ganapati as trouble-maker

The patriarchal backlash was predictable.

Perhaps because of this heterodox, tribal, matriarchal and Tantric connection, in the Griha Sutras (500 BCE), commentaries on the Vedas, we find Ganapati inspires dread: a follower of Ganapati “…sees in dreams waters, men with shaved heads, camels, pigs, asses…”

The Upanishadic Brahmin sage Yajnavalkya (8th-7th century BCE) saw Ganapati in the same vein: “Being possessed of Ganapati, the Princes Royal do not obtain the kingdom.”

Chattopadhyaya’s masterly analysis - combining comparative history and anthropology - shows the Ganapati story to run parallel to the destruction of tribal society in India and the rise of monarchies and centralised state power, buttressed by the panegyrics of patriarchal Brahminism as an ideological force providing the social glue to cement the status quo, including caste discrimination.

No doubt that’s why the Manusmriti, the Lawbook of Manu (2nd century BCE - 3rd century CE), a Brahmanical text, looks down upon Ganapati. Says Chattopadhyaya: ’A couplet ascribed to him (Manu) describes Ganapati as the deity of the depressed classes, the Sudra, and this in clear contrast to Sambhu, the deity of the Brahmanas, and Madhava, the deity of the Ksatriyas.’

Indeed, many of the names of Ganapati - Vignakrit, Vignaraja, Vigneshwara - suggest this adverse history. ‘Vigna’ means ‘trouble’ in Sanskrit.

Trouble-maker Transformed

How did the Vignakrit, ‘trouble-maker’, become today’s remover of trouble?

The transformation of a radical force into its opposite is a tribute to the powers of co-option exercised by the ruling classes in all societies, but is a special hallmark of Indian culture. It’s always the winners in the culture wars that shape the narrative, that write the history books.

One way of doing this is to make room for this radical figure of popular appeal - originally a person, then a totem, now a god - and include him in the premier pantheon of the gods. Again, Indians are masters of this kind of mystification and cultural assimilation.

Thus, a whole back-story is created for Ganapati, including how he got his elephant’s head, and a new lineage, wherein he becomes the child of Shiv and Parvati, and is admitted into the mainstream Hindu canon of worship.

It’s a classic tale of the absent father, Shiva, who does not recognise his son, Ganapati, who is guarding his mother, Parvati, while she bathes. The father beheads his son; but then relents on discovering his true identity and crowns him with the head of an elephant. It’s your typical Oedipal story, but with a happy ending, worthy of Bollywood.

Far from seeing him as a trouble-maker, the medieval Puranas - especially Skanda Purana, Narada Purana and the Brahma Vaivarta Purana - are full of hyms praising Ganapati.

Chattopadhyaya, quoting A K Coomaraswamy, tells us the elephant-headed version of Ganapati that we are familiar with appears around the time of the Guptas, in 5th century CE. Before this, Ganapati is shown with other heads, including bull and snake heads, again betraying his tribal, totemic origins.

Inconvenient Truth

Still, some inconvenient truths remain to be explained.

One of the names of Ganapati is Ekadanta, ‘one-tusked’, and he is depicted thus in art and iconography. How did Ganapati come to lose one tusk?

The Brahma Vaivarta Purana says he lost his tusk in a battle with Parshurama, the Brahmin who was also a warrior. If nothing else, this suggests a struggle between Ganapati, the leader of the common people, and the aggressive Brahmin proselytisers.

Interestingly, this same Parshurama is credited with the creation of Goa. In the Sahyadri Khand of Skandha Purana, he is said to have shot an arrow at the sea god and caused the whole Konkan coast - of which Goa is a part - to be created. Here we have a thinly disguised tale of the Brahmin colonisation of South India, presented as a creation myth.

Tilak’s Dream & Hindutva

Ganapati worship in its current, public form was the brainchild of Bal Gangadhar Tilak, social reformer and nationalist, and dates from the 1890s.

Tilak observed the popularity of Ganapati among the masses in Bombay and sought to propagate it in a public manner - the Sarvajanik Ganapati - as a strategy to both subvert the British ban on people gathering in public spaces post the Indian Mutiny and as a tactic to ‘bridge "the gap between Brahmins and non-Brahmins", thereby building a grassroots unity across them to oppose British colonial rule’ (wiki).

130 years down the track - and 72 years since India won independence from the British - while the public celebration and worship of Ganapati has grown in leaps and bounds across many states in India, so has the gap between ‘Brahmins and non-Brahmins,’ which has now become a chasm, with caste-based atrocities, including lynchings of Dalits - the Sudras of the Manusmriti - on the rise in India.

Dalits are beaten up for merely growing a moustache, or riding a horse to a wedding, or participating in a dance - all activities only permitted to the upper castes. Dalits also frequently die from asphyxiation while manually cleaning sewers - which caste-obsessed India still permits in the 21st century, as a job reserved for Dalits alone.

Tilak’s dream of unity among Hindus has been zealously taken up by the Hindu Right under the leadership of the RSS and its political face, the BJP government of Narendra Modi, with the avowed aim of turning India into a Hindu nation.

Here, unlike in Tilak’s time, the enemy is not the British, but secular India.

Apart from discriminating against India’s many minority communities and tribal population, this Hindutva project is a false unity, as it’s a unity under the hegemony of the Brahmins and the upper castes, as any persecuted Dalit would know. Despite the co-option of a Dalit as the President of India.

And while Dalits continue to be an underclass, tribal India, from which matrix Ganapati originated, doesn’t even figure in the national discourse, except as a shadowy victim on the margins of a rapacious state bent on depriving tribals of their forests and livelihoods via resource exploitation and displacement caused by big dams and mining.

Echoes of the Tribal Past

D D Kosambi, Marxist historian and polymath, says: “The entire course of Indian history shows tribal elements fused into a general society. This phenomenon, which lies at the very foundation of the most striking Indian social feature, namely caste, is also the great basic fact of ancient Indian history.”

What accounts for the persistence of an ancient totemic figure like Ganapati in 21st century India?

Chattopadhyaya offers a classic Marxist analysis and points to the ‘uneven development’ of Indian society. “This feature of uneven development remains a characteristic of Indian history throughout the successive ages, down to the very modern times.”

In other words, slums coexist with smart cities, as anyone who knows India will testify.

And what is true of the social and economic life, is also reflected in people’s ideology, including religion and rituals. Superstition coexists with space travel.

Indeed, the ancient and the modern jostle for space in the Indian mind today.

While tribes decay into castes and then morph into classes in a modern context, somewhere in their hearts and minds India’s people retain echoes of the archaic, tribal past.

Meanwhile Ganapati - the father of the tribe who became a totem and then a god - still awaits his destiny as the once and future leader of the common people - and the remover of all obstacles in their path.

#ganapati #arambol #goa #totem #marxists #history #philosophy #photography #tribal #indian history #sakti #tantra

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1. Nickname: Sforza 2. Zodiac Sign: Gemini 3. Hogwarts House: Ravenclaw 4. Height: 5′7 5. Last thing I googled: Male human anterior anatomy of muscle structure 6. Favorite musicians: None 7. Song stuck in my head: TheFatRat, Slaydit & Anjulie - Stronger 8. Followers: --- 9. Following: --- 10. Do you get asks: Yup! 11. Amount of sleep: 4h 12. Lucky number: 6 or 13 depending on which part of the month 13. What are you wearing: undergarments, green loose top, loose black pants 14. Dream job: Concept artist, videogame designer 15. Instruments: piano and violin 16. Languages: English and some Italian and German (Can understand some of but not speak several other languages.) 17. Favorite song: None 18. Random fact: The comprehension of language is a family-wide thing. We may not completely understand what the person is saying in their language but, we always seem to know the core of what they’re trying to tell us. (It has helped me through a lot of difficult situations. My mother is the best at it though. Then again, she had more time to hone it.) 19. Aesthetic: Victorian fashion, Gradients, weapons 20. Dream trip: Temple cave complex of Ellora, India or The city of Stone in Petra, Jordan

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#Under Still Waters; Puppeteer #My family is unusually in-tune with language.#Probably explains why I did so well when I worked as a hotel clerk.

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Ajanta Caves, UNESCO World Heritage site at Aurangabad, Maharashtra in Incredible India!

Cave 16 has a number of distinctive features — an elephant-guarded entrance stairway; high quality paintings; unique ceiling reliefs; and an exceptional Buddha image.

Cave 16, one of the largest viharas at Ajanta, was built in the late 5th century (462-478), corresponding to the Late Phase of excavation. It was sponsored by a minister in the court of King Harisena, Varahadeva.

1 & 2 - Entrance Stairway of Cave number 16: The cave’s exterior has a distinctive feature: a stairway — the start of which is marked by elephant reliefs — rises from the river to the level of the entrance. While such an arrangement was likely pervasive at Ajanta, this is only cave at which it remains intact.

3 & 6 - attractive figurative reliefs positioned on the ceiling of the front gallery (between the main hall and the entrance wall). They depict celestial deities, musicians, and attendants, all of which appear in flight.

4 - multiple viharas, which were monk's living quarters, providing personal space.

5 - In the shrine: The Buddha image - displaying the standard dharmachakra (teaching) mudra and seated on a lion throne with both feet planted firmly on the ground — is one of the best executed at Ajanta; its carving reveals an exceptionally high level of detail. He is flanked by mythical guardian creatures below and his two trusted disciples, Mogallan and Ananda, above. ---- Excerpts from Approach Guides - India revealed - The Caves of Ajanta, Ellora & Elephanta.

#Ajanta Caves #UNESCO #World Heritage #Incredible India #MTDC #Maharashtra

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A number of salaried individuals like you come to Loan Singh to apply for a quick online travel loan. With loan amounts varying from Rs. 1,00,000 to Rs. 5,00,000; the destinations chosen by most of them is located abroad. The usual destinations are the Switzerland, Bahamas, Dubai, Singapore, Egypt, Rome, Barcelona and Greece.

But, we do have loan applicants who want to spend a great deal of time exploring our very own India. Spoilt for choice, there are destinations involving beaches, caves, mountains, desert, forests, backwaters and what not. Incredible India has everything to offer. There are the culturally rich & historically affluent places to go see in India. You can opt for the quaint villages or experience the chaotic city life in India. In a two-part blog series, we will discuss 15 must-visit places around India. The list is in no particular order. We just feel these 15 destinations are diverse, interesting and worth all the travel loan amount availed from Loan Singh.

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Travel Season

We millennials love to work (or at least pretend to). We are so engrossed in our daily tasks, PPT presentations, client meetings, smoking breaks, unending gossip that we forget about the more important things in life, such as family, friends, pets and pizza.

Many of us promised our family that we would go on family vacation by the end of this year. Some of us might opt for spending the start of 2019 in a different country. Some might want to see the sun rise in the east (literally) or some would prefer ogling at the fireworks of Burj-Al-Dubai. We all have our individual plans and travel itinerary to follow.

Some of you might want to go on a world tour perhaps. Whatever the reason for the travel or whichever destination you want to visit, you will need funds. It is not easy for salaried individuals to keep aside some form of travel funds when there are so many priority expenses to cater to. So, what do salaried individuals do in order to go on a holiday? Apply for a travel loan of course.

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An online travel personal loan is a fantastic option during times of sudden travel plans. Sometimes, your savings might not cover the cost of a complete travel holiday. You might sometimes need to supplement your emergency travel fund with a shot of cash from other sources. It is true that a number of traditional lending institutions provide travel loans. But, isn’t an online travel personal loan synonymous with quick, instant and requiring less paperwork?

So, what’s the best source of travel funds to plan a sudden ‘zindagi milengi na dobaara’ travel trip? How can you travel the world with the least of hassles and no tension? How to apply for an instant travel personal loan? Are there any online travel personal loan providers in India? The single answer to all these questions is Loan Singh.

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A simple travel loan application process is further coupled by instant e-approval based on credit worthiness. Even applicants with no credit score can apply for a loan, albeit with a 6-month salary credit. Thanks to travel loans at Loan Singh, millennials can now avail up to 10 Lakh for travelling to some of the most gorgeous and stunning locales around the world.

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Must Visit Destinations in India

You can apply for a personal travel loan at Loan Singh and avail funds between Rs. 50,000 to Rs. 10,00,000. Let’s look at some really cool Indian destinations to visit this season or any season.

1. Ladakh

The region of Leh-Ladakh is easily recognizable from picture postcards, thanks to its serene mountainous beauty and unlimited trek options. If you keep the trekking aside, the allure of glacial lakes, snow-capped mega mountains and gorgeous valleys can hardly be missed. Peace seekers, thrill seekers and serenity seekers can all get what they want when visiting Ladakh.

Adventure freaks can feast on massive mountain passes and high altitude trekking trails. You can also visit the Hemis Monastery, where the chanting of hymns by lamas will take you on another trip. Also worth visiting is the Pangong lake. There is solitude and peace aplenty. The Zanskar river offers a trekking tour over a frozen lake.

Hop on to a Bactrian camel to experience a sand dune safari. The vast landscape of Nubra Valley is great for getting a feel for natural livestock. The Hemis National Park allows you to spot the mountain snow leopard. Don’t forget to visit the Hemis Festival which is a must visit sub-destination of Ladakh.

2. Agra

There is nothing that can beat the Mughal grandeur, which is where Agra comes in. The city of Agra is submerged with Mughal charm and architecture. The iconic Taj Mahal is located at Agra, and this symbol of true love is more than enough for you to visit this beautiful city. The Taj Mahal finds itself among the 7 wonders of the world.

Agra, however, also boasts of 2 more world heritage sites. The other two being the splendid Agra Fort and the magnificent Fatehpur Sikri. Tens of thousands of tourists throng Agra each year. You can experience Agra’s delectable Mughlai flavours. Also worth seeing are the buzzing markets. Purchase marble handicrafts which are inlayed with carvings.

The ‘Kalakriti Cultural and Convention Center’ gives you a glimpse of the eternal love between Shah Jahan and Noor Jahan. The ‘Taj Mahotsav’ gives you a chance to indulge in a bit of fun while you are at Agra. A cool place to also visit is the birthplace of renowned Urdu poet, Mirza Ghalib.

3. Rann of Kutch

The unbelievable rustic experience available at Rann of Kutch is a must-see. The massive stretch of white salt is under water for up to 4 months in a year. Located in the state of Gujarat, the Rann of Kutch is simply incredible. The natural beauty visible here is abound. The world’s largest salt desert is the Rann of Kutch.

Tourist from around the world come to visit Kutch. The ‘Rann Utsav’ is specially a great time to visit Kutch, wherein the white sand canvas transforms into the most colorful of hues. Also worth experiencing are the traditional music and dance performances, trying out the delicious Kutch dishes and walking along the vast white sand stretches. The salt making process is also a cool activity to partake.

You can also visit the ‘Chari Daand’ bird sanctuary and get some amazing pictures taken from ‘Kala Dungar’. Here you can also look at talented artisans weave magic while creating exquisite pieces of embroidery. Get a chance to also live inside ‘Bhungas’, which are traditional cylinder shaped huts with its roof shaped like an inverted cone. Some of these Bhungas are decorated with mirrors and also lattice patterns. At night, enjoy a bonfire while watching folk dancers swirl under the moonlight.

4. Aurangabad

If it is ancient caves that interests you the most, then look no further than the Ajanta & Ellora caves situated in Aurangabad, Maharashtra. This place is littered with monuments from the past. Aurangabad is named after the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb and has been ruled by a number of dynasties. The Ajanta & Ellora caves are a world heritage site, which features Buddhist cave paintings.

Tourists from the world over come visit Aurangabad. Places to go visit here are ‘Bibi Ka Maqbara’, which is a monument that houses the tomb of Aurangzeb’s wife Begum Rabia. Art lovers, historians and visitors throng this monument. Also worth seeing are ‘Kala Darwaza’ and ‘Rangeen Darwaza’, both massive gates that are adorned with intricate carvings. The ‘Ellora Ajanta festival’ helps showcase a number of musicians and dance performers. Also don’t forget to purchase hand-woven Paithani and Himroo silkm, which is a specialty of Aurangabad.

5. Meghalaya

Adding more artistic destinations to this list, Meghalaya certainly comes to mind. Meghalaya is called as the ‘Abode of Clouds’. It is a region quietly nested between the Khasi and Garo mountains within Eastern Himalayas. It is easily one of the most beautiful places to visit not just in India, but around the world.

There are mystic caves, terraced slopes, pristine lakes, dense forests and awe-inspiring waterfalls located in Meghalaya. Trekkers, cavers and adventure enthusiasts throng to Meghalaya. Access is possible between ravines via foot bridges. These bridges have been grown, and not built, since ages. One great example is the ‘Double Decker Bridge’ at Cherrapunjee. Also worth your time is the ‘Krem Mawsmai’ caves. Stalactites and stalagmites are formed since hundreds of years. The cleanest village in India, ‘Mawlynnong’ is also situated in Meghalaya.

6. Kerala

The next destination on the list is Kerala. Kerala offers the thrill and fun of southern backwaters. You can also witness coconut tree filled beaches, centuries old Ayurvedic medicine techniques and vibrant festivals. The ‘God’s Own Country’ is filled with tourists visiting throughout the year.

Kerala is blessed with natural beauty. Not just the beaches and backwaters, Kerala also offers an opportunity to experience hill stations and wildlife sanctuaries. Do try the houseboats as you cut through the backwaters in Alleppey. Munnar’s tea gardens will offer you the aroma of life, while the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary will give you a chance to experience Kathakali performances. Also try the local cuisine that are served on banana leaves.

7. Andaman & Nicobar

Finally, we come to a destination that is a hub for water sports – the Andaman & Nicobar islands. If its clear blue water, dense forests and tranquil beaches, Andaman & Nicobar can be the perfect destination during the summer. The region is a group of close to 500 mini islands located within the Bay of Bengal.

These islands transport you to a world unknown. Asia’s best beach, ‘Radhanagar beach’ is located here. Honeymoon couples come visit Havelock Island for some private time. Adding to the beaches are the multitude of water sport activities, is the witnessing of gorgeous coral reefs and marine life. Scuba-diving and sea walking are just 2 of the numerous activities to partake at Andaman & Nicobar. The ‘Baratang Island’ is famous for its limestone caves. ‘Saddle Peak’ is a scenic trail through thick forests. You can also witness colorful birds and gorge on barbequed fish or crabs.

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