Kochi’s prime location on the Malabar coast has long made it a crossroads of culture, diversity and trade. It’s a central point for the subcontinent’s spice trade, and it has attracted traders from all over the world. The region even had a vibrant Jewish community that dated back to the days of King Solomon and destruction of the First Temple.… Read More Kochi, India
Goa Our visit to Goa was mainly churches and temples. And since we couldn’t take pictures in the churches or the temple, our photo journal is limited. Our favorite part of the day was a visit to a local spice farm. The spice plantations in Goa grow and export chilis, cardamom, cinnamon, turmeric, allspice, peppers… Read More Goa, India
The Gokarnath Temple is a spiritual center revered throughout southern India. It’s an immense and ornate complex dedicated to Shiva. The guru who founded the temple was Narayana Guru and it was built by a local businessman in 1912. It was meant to be a temple for everyone–all castes, all religions. It even has the… Read More Mangalore
It’s easy to wonder how this teeming, colorful, maddening city works. It’s a place where stop lights are just a suggestion, a cacophony of horns and road workers are constant part of the soundscape, the pollution is severe, and, although it is described as the wealthiest city in India, 2/3 of its populace live in… Read More Mumbai, India
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