Category: Stories

Nepali spirit: culture of Shivalinga

December 19, 2021December 19, 2021 Maya

According to the Hindu cult, the puja for Shiva is made every morning and evening. The offerings are made of what brings a good impression in the cold region of the Himalayan foothills – light, clean water, the smell of incense, flowers, fire, and delicacies. The lingam – Shiva’s symbol – is commonly worshiped as a source of power and... Read More

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Lumbini: forgoten places of Buddha’s life

November 29, 2021December 1, 2021 Maya

Lumbini is a city situated in south Nepal. It is a place of buddhist cult believed to be a birthplace of Siddhartha Gautama. Lumbini was made a World Heritage Site status by UNESCO in 1997. Gautama was a son of Queen Mayadevi, born in 563 BCE. When he achieved Enlightenment some time around 528 BCE, became the Buddha and founded Buddhism. In Lumbini there are many temples, monasteries and monuments.... Read More

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Always says “Yes”

October 5, 2021October 8, 2021 Maya

Here is one funy fact about Indians, the ones that live in the smaller cities or villages, is that they almost always answer “Yes”. I’m talking about Indians that have seen a white person only few times in life and know little English or at all. You ask a man “Can you show me the way to this hotel?” You... Read More

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Culture of Bauls

October 4, 2021November 4, 2021 Maya

The culture of Western Bengal in its natural meaning is first of all the creation of Bauls, mystics so old that one can find their connection with not only religions but also the sciences that are commonly called esoteric. It seems that the whole ancient Asiatic culture originates or is interconnected with this culture of ancient travelers. And the most interesting... Read More

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Gauhar Jaan – legendary dancer and singer

August 5, 2021August 25, 2021 Maya

Today is the 145th birth anniversary of legendary dancer and singer Gauhar Jaan. Gauhar Jan was a very noteworthy artist of Calcutta at the turn of the 20th century. It seems strange that today she is largely unknown, but at the time, she was one of the most famous vocalist in India. She was one of India’s first recording stars. She was... Read More

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The story of a woman who survived on Arctic Island

July 5, 2021July 5, 2021 Maya

In 1921, 23-year-old sewer Ada Blackjack boarded on an expedition to a distant Siberian island with four white men. They would face -50 degree temperatures, starvation, bears, and scurvy. Only one of them made it home. On September 16, 1921, Ada Blackjack watched as four white men planted a British flag on the shore of a desolate Siberian island. The... Read More

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Celebrating Children’s Day in Krakow

June 17, 2021June 19, 2021 Maya

We were invited to join the Children’s Day organized by Krakow Culture Center, Podgórze Culture Center on the 5th of July 2021. As lockdown was not in power by that time there were many different celebrations all over Krakow. We didn’t know what we were invited to and how it will be. It was the celebration of Children’s day. It... Read More

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The journey of a woman seeking truth and the meaning of life

June 7, 2021June 16, 2021 Maya

This is the story of Ekananga and her reason for being here in India. I never wanted to go to India, I was always scared of India. I always said that I will never go there, that I want to go to America. When I was a teenager in the seventies, India was very fashionable for the Hippies. I was... Read More

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A story of finding a scorpion in our backyard, India

June 3, 2021June 11, 2021 Maya

What was it like to find a scorpion in our backyard? Well, I wasn’t there at the exact moment but the story is longer than that. I never thought of meeting a scorpion in India but well, life can be exciting! We lived in India already for a few months and this time we were renting a place in Auroville... Read More

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Our story of spicy food in India

May 31, 2021June 15, 2021 Maya

How to deal with spicy food in India? When you are in India for the first time you certainly search for not spicy food, if you are like us. And maybe you already know, India is full of spices. So, when you want to eat something, no matter is it street food or a restaurant, you should ask for not... Read More