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UNWTO adopts Uttarakhand as a 'tourism site'.

Uttarakhand is on the radar of United Nation world tourism organisation to enhance the tourism amenities in the state. World Tourism Organization (UNWTO/OMT) is a specialized agency of the United ‎Nations and...

created by Nksagar | 2 years ago | updated 23 wks ago
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Chalong temple in Phuket, Thailand

The Chalong Buddhist temple in Phuket, a coastal town in Southern Thailand, frequented by tourists from all over the world.

created by docboylive | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago
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Indonesian Buddhists celebrate Waisak at Borobudur

"Magelang, Central Java (ANTARA News) - Indonesia`s Buddhist community celebrated their holy day of Waisak in many parts of the country on Tuesday.The biggest celebrations took place at Borobodur and Mendut temples in Magelang District, Central Java.Around 15,000 Buddhists...

created by uusjio | 1 year ago
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Indonesian Chinese celebrate lunar new year

Jakarta (ANTARA News) - Indonesians of Chinese descent in many parts of the country celebrated Imlek or Chinese New Year on Thursday.Meanwhile, the Indonesian government had declared the first day of Chinese New Year a public holiday.In Medan, North Sumatra, where ethnic...

created by uusjio | 1 year ago
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Zen Statistics: How Many Buddhists Are There Worldwide?

You have to have a Zen mindset when it comes to counting Buddhists.In 2004, there was an estimate of 376 million Buddhists worldwide. I stress “estimate” because the Grolier Multimedia Encyclopedia said that...

created by denseatoms | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago
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Indian Official Tumbles to Death After Monkey Attack

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Indian Official Tumbles to Death After Monkey Attack

Planet of the Rhesus macaques. They look mean."NEW DELHI - Wild monkeys attacked a senior government official who then fell from a balcony at his home and died Sunday, media reported. New Delhi Deputy Mayor S.S....

created by mpress | 2 years ago | updated 2 years ago
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Monkeys kill Delhi deputy mayor

This looks funny. But God knows, it's not. It's a tragedy. "The deputy mayor of the Indian capital Delhi died on Sunday after being attacked by a horde of wild monkeys. SS Bajwa suffered serious head injuries when...

created by Yommie | 2 years ago | updated 2 years ago
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First Native American Roundtable Sept. 13: Respect for the Earth, Native American heritage are Turtle Island Project goals

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First Native American Roundtable Sept. 13: Respect for the Earth, Native Amer...

The new North American Theology: Pastors call for progressive change in environmental and cultural thinking or risk a decline in the health of societyTurtle Island Project: First Native American Roundtable and...

created by YOOPERNEWSMAN | 2 years ago | updated 2 years ago
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Temples of TamilNadu

Thousands of temples with lofty towers dot the skyline of the entire state of Tamilnadu. The Tamils have been the greatest of temple builders. Temples from the pre Christian era as well as those from the 20th century exist in this state, where the ancient rulers have made...

created by jatinder | 2 years ago
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Thaipusam Photoessay: Extreme Protruding

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Thaipusam Festival Commences at Batu Caves

I found some amazing photographs regarding the Thaipusam Festival, as devotees, witnesses, and revelers alike joined at the steps of Batu Caves, Malaysia. An enormous glowing charade made its way through the...

created by clorenz1 | 2 years ago
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Tourists return to Nepal as violence makes an exit

"Tourists return to Nepal as violence makes an exit By Vipul Goel Pokhara (Nepal), Jan.16 (ANI): As peace returns to Nepal, the Himalayan kingdom, after the November peace deal between the interim government and the Maoists, thousands of tourists have started visiting...

created by jakedai | 2 years ago
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Thailand Travel Info: Nine Temples around the Rattanakosin Island, Thailand

During the New Year celebration, it is popular among Thais to visit the temples, especially to pay homage to nine sacred temples around the Rattanakosin Island within a day.

created by yuki363 | 2 years ago
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metareligion -- World Religions

RELIGION / RELIGIOUS / RELIGIONS

created by Haecus | 3 years ago
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A Taste of the Phuket Vegetarian Festival

Here are a few more stories to get you up to speed... This is a unique festival to say the least, and all veggie friendly, I like it!Pointed Vegetarians...Vegetraian Festival in Phuket...Loose Lips Dangle...

created by clorenz1 | 3 years ago
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From The Nile To The Euphrates

Land promised by God? It's about 1000 miles across.

created by Haecus | 3 years ago
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