Sunday, June 27, 2010

Shiva


Shiva, originally uploaded by Marti Johnston.

Beginning with Shiva

Om namah Shivia
In the land of Shiva, Haridwar, Gateway to the Gods. It’s ancient name Manipuri, land of illusions.
Om namah Shivia
Ma Ganga of Heaven and Earth and the Netherworlds
runs through Shiva’s hair, the long dreadlocked braids, past the waxing moon that crowns his head and down. Wandering in the land of Ma India
A pilgrimage.
Om namah Shivia
Immortality, jumping off the karmic wheel, bathing at this auspicious time
Following the pied piper Jasmine we bhaktinis merged with millions…
The world’s largest festival of faith
Kumbh Mela

Har Ki Pauri, Sacred Ghat


Har Ki Pauri1, originally uploaded by Marti Johnston.
Kumbh Mela, Haridwar, India March 2010

Har Ki Pauri Emerging



First bath in the mighty Ganga Ma during Kumbh Mela.