Author Archives: Lavinia Woolf
Visiting Muchalinda Lake – The meditating Buddha
0Near the Mahabodhi Temple in Bodhgaya, if you walk towards your right, you’d find the Muchalinda Lake or the Lotus Pond. About Surrounded by a charming and serene atmosphere, this lake is nestled among lush greens and in the midst of it all, is a beautiful statue of Lord Buddha, meditating while he sits on a coil of the snake, with the snake’s head protecting him from the sun. Bodhgaya hotels and private homes have a picture …
Sri Aurobindo Ashram – The Discovery of Inner Peace
0The great leader who first put forth the controversial idea of complete independence for India, the founder of what is known as integral yoga and the writer of the books titled Savitri and The Life Divine is the simple but educated gentleman by the name of Sri Aurobindo. Born in Calcutta but educated in London, this visionary was even imprisoned in his struggle for peace, democracy and independence for his mother nation. Once the battle …
Pondicherry Botanical Gardens
0Enjoying over 170 years of rich history, the gardens were first opened to the public in 1826. The gardens are landscaped resembling French gardening styles and techniques. It has over 1500 species of plants and is quite a popular local attraction. The gardens were enhanced further by the French horticulturist C.S. Perrotet and thus paying homage to his work, the garden preserves his memorial. Due to its legacy, the gardens have always been on every …
