We went to our final temple in Kalna in time for morning prayers. There was a family there as well. The priest blessed us, threw holy water on us and said prayers. We all got a sandalwood paste placedRead more
We went to our final temple in Kalna in time for morning prayers. There was a family there as well. The priest blessed us, threw holy water on us and said prayers. We all got a sandalwood paste placedRead more
One of the activities planned on the boat was a demonstration of wrapping different turbans for the men and how to wear a sari for the women. A turban can take up to 18 meters of fabric and so can aRead more
Wait, there’s more, the Pratapewar Temple -built in the 19th century
Krishna Chandraji Temple - brick built in 1751
This is a lost art for the most part. It went out of fashion during the industrial revolution. The work done here is extraordinary in its detail.
I thought this was going to be a quick decoration of my hand and arm. Turns out there are five steps to process. It takes a bit of time.
After a nice dinner of lamb stew Dianne and I retire for the evening. Tomorrow’s is an early start. Dianne sleeps well, but I spend a good part of the night in the washroom. I have a severe case ofRead more
You might also know this place by the following names:
Kālna, Kalna, Кална