From Armageddon to the era of peace
From the blog of Leon Moscona at The Times of Israel
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From the blog of Leon Moscona at The Times of Israel
Ganesh Chaturthi, in Hinduism, 10-day festival marking the birth of the elephant-headed deity Ganesha, the god of prosperity and wisdom. It begins on the fourth day (chaturthi) of the month of Bhadrapada (August–September). Idols of Ganesha are anointed, offered food, and brought to rivers for immersion.
Ganesh Chaturthi is a Hindu festival dedicated to Lord Ganesha, celebrated with great fervour across India. From date to history, here's all you need to know.
Swami Pranavanda, an ascetic-explorer who visited Tibet 25 times between 1928 and 1949, became an authoritative voice on Mount Kailash and Lake Manasarovar.
Despite the challenges of getting there, it seemed to be worth taking a first-hand look at the edge of a military conflict between China and India.