DIVINE MARGA PILGRIMAGES
Journeys of the Soul:
Exploring Sacred Sites with Sat Mindo and Lyonne​​
Imagine standing in a place where the very air seems to vibrate with ancient wisdom, where the footsteps of enlightened beings have left an indelible mark on the earth. This is the world that Sat Mindo and Lyonne have been exploring for years, embarking on spiritual pilgrimages to some of the most sacred sites around the globe.​​​​
A Divine Mission
​​​For Sat Mindo and Lyonne, visiting these hallowed grounds is more than travel—it's a sacred mission. These locations, steeped in high consciousness and divine teachings, serve as portals to higher realms of understanding. With each journey, they seek to:
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Activate dormant energies within the sites
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Being activated by the light present in these temples
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Share these transformative experiences with their community​​
The Consciousness of Enlightenment
​Among the most profound experiences have been visits to the Samadhis of great Masters. These final resting places of enlightened beings pulse with an energy that defies description. As Sat Mindo and Lyonne stand in silent reverence, they report feeling a presence that touches the very core of their being.
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"The energy at these Samadhis is beyond words. The Masters themselves are still present."
~Sat Mindo & Lyonne​
Spiritual Masters and Their Sacred Temples
Anandamayi Ma - The Bliss Permeated Mother​
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Sri Ma Anandamayi, born Nirmala Sundari Devi in 1896 in Kheora, now Bangladesh, is widely recognized for her spiritual eminence. She was married at twelve and later revealed her spiritual self-initiation in 1922. Her husband was named Bholanath by her, and she moved with him to Shahbag, where her reputation as a divine figure grew, leading her to be called Anandamayi Ma, meaning "Joy Permeated Mother".
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She traveled extensively across India, attracting devotees who saw her as the embodiment of their inner vision of the divine. ​​She taught a God-centered life, advocating for spiritual equality for women, including opening the sacred thread ritual to them. Her teachings were conveyed through a mix of humor, songs, practical instructions, silent meditations, and discourses, inspiring thousands to aspire to a noble spiritual ideal.
Anandamayi Ma Ashram in Haridwar​
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Located in Kankhal, about 3.6 kilometers south of Haridwar Train Station, this ashram offers a peaceful oasis for meditation and self-reflection. It is a place where visitors can experience inner peace and connect with their spiritual selves.
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At the ashram, dedicated spaces are available for meditation and yoga practice, providing individuals with the opportunity to delve into their spiritual journey. These serene spaces are designed to create a serene environment conducive to deepening one’s practice and finding tranquility amidst the chaos of everyday life. Additionally, the ashram provides areas for spiritual study and reflection, allowing visitors to engage in profound self-reflection and explore the teachings of Anandamayi Ma. Through these spiritual activities, individuals can embark on a transformative journey towards inner peace and enlightenment.​​
Sai Baba of Shirdi​
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Sai Baba of Shirdi (c. 1838–1918) was an Indian spiritual master revered by both Hindu and Muslim devotees. He emphasized self-realization, love, forgiveness, charity, inner peace, and devotion to God and Guru, while condemning religious and caste discrimination. He practiced and taught using elements from both Hinduism and Islam, and his Hindu devotees considered him an incarnation of the deity Dattatreya.
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Born to a Hindu Brahman family and adopted by a Sufi fakir, Sai Baba arrived in Shirdi at 16, where he initially meditated under a neem tree. After briefly leaving, he returned in 1858 and stayed permanently, living in a mosque he named Dwarakamayi. He kept a sacred fire (dhuni) and gave visitors sacred ash believed to heal ailments.​
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Sai Baba's inclusive approach and teachings of love and unity attracted a diverse following, inspiring devotees to lead moral lives and fostering harmonious coexistence among different religious communities.
Sai Baba of Shirdi Temple in Shirdi Town​
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Located at a distance of 122 Km from Nasik in the Ahmednagar district of Maharashtra, Shirdi is the home of Sai Baba. It is believed that Sai Baba arrived at Shirdi in 1858 and spent 60 years of his life here until he attained salvation in 1918. Sai Baba is popularly known as the 'child of God', as he always spread the message of universal brotherhood.
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Shirdi is a secular place where all religions are treated as one & a belief in the power of Faith & Patience is foremost. A place where all heads bow down in prayer, where faith prevails, where hopes are built, where patience pays, and where infinite joy and everlasting contentment abound.
The footprints of Saibaba have made this town a holy place. Millions of devotees continuously flock here from all over India and abroad.
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Avatar Meher Baba - the Compassionate Father
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Meher Baba was an Indian spiritual master, considered by followers as the Avatar or God in human form. Born in 1894 to Zoroastrian parents in Pune, he transformed spiritually at 19 after meeting Muslim saint Hazrat Babajan. His mystical experiences were further integrated by Upasni Maharaj and other spiritual figures. By 27, he gathered disciples who named him Meher Baba, meaning "compassionate father."​
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Meher Baba’s teachings emphasized love for God, simplicity, and honesty, eschewing rites and rituals. He promoted the idea of divine love transcending all barriers and presented a cosmology where God is the sole reality and the universe a dream. His major works, like "God Speaks" and "The Discourses," explain complex spiritual concepts, advocating for love, selfless service, and the internal renunciation of desires to advance towards God-realization.
Avatar Meher Baba Ashram in Meherabad​
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In February 1958, Avatar Meher Baba indicated to his disciples and lovers that Meherabad would become the greatest place of pilgrimage in the world. Over the years he had told them that when he passed away, his body should be interred in the Tomb, known as the Samadhi, which had been built under his instructions on Meherabad Hill in 1938.
After Meher Baba passed away on 31 January 1969, people from around the world did indeed begin to come to his Tomb in gradually increasing numbers. In response to the increasing number of pilgrims, and in keeping with Baba’s own directives in the Trust Deed, the Avatar Meher Baba Trust became increasingly involved in providing facilities for visitors.
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Neem Karoli Baba​
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Neem Karoli Baba, also known as Maharaj-ji, was a revered Hindu guru and devotee of Hanuman. Born around 1900 in Uttar Pradesh, India, he later became a wandering sadhu before settling down at his father's request, marrying, and having children. He became widely known outside India for his American disciples like Ram Dass and Krishna Das.
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Baba wandered extensively, acquiring many names and establishing over 100 temples. His main ashrams were in Kainchi and Vrindavan, with the Kainchi Dham ashram becoming a significant pilgrimage site. Neem Karoli Baba practiced bhakti yoga and emphasized service to others as the highest devotion to God.
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He gave simple, often silent, teachings and was known for his humor and humility. He advised surrendering to God's will to overcome attachment and ego. Neem Karoli Baba's influence persists through his teachings, miraculous stories, and continuous spiritual presence felt by devotees even after his death in 1973.
Neem Karoli Baba Ashram in Vrindavan​
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It was in Vrindaban that Maharaj-ji chose to leave His body in 1973. The Ashram is located in Krishna’s holy city of Vrindaban on the plains of Uttar Pradesh. The first temple was inaugurated in 1967. This ashram is on Parikrama Marga, a short way from Mathura Road.
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All are welcome to visit the Neem Karoli Baba Ashram and enjoy the temple room and grounds. The ashram is a sacred space for meditation, devotional singing, and Satsang, or spiritual discourse, among aspirants. All members of the ashram community contribute to the sacredness of this place, which is a haven of peace and spiritual inspiration for hundreds of visitors and guests each year.​​
Sri Ramana Maharshi
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Ramana Maharshi, also known as Bhagavan, was a 20th-century South Indian sage revered for his teachings on self-awareness and inner peace. His guidance, encapsulated in the practice of asking "Who Am I?", directs seekers to their innermost Self, the unchanging reality beyond all phenomena. Ramana emphasized that true realization comes through the grace of a Guru, who is ultimately the manifestation of the inner Self.
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Despite seeming inactive to casual visitors, Ramana provided profound spiritual instruction through silent darshan, personal interactions, and written works. He taught that the outer Master is necessary only as long as one identifies with the body; true understanding reveals the Master as the inner Self.
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Ramana believed the Self to be eternal, with states like sleep and waking merely transient phenomena. Our true nature, according to Ramana, is simple Being, free from thoughts.
Sri Ramana Maharshi Ashram in Tiruvannamalai
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Sri Ramanasramam It is a spiritual center (ashram) in Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu, about 160 kilometers southwest of Chennai. Ramana Maharshi lived in this place for 54 years until his samadhi in 1950. It is located at the base of the Holy Mountain Arunachala, which has been highly respected as a source of great spiritual power since ancient times. For Ramana Maharshi and the spiritual seekers associated with him, Arunachala represents and conveys knowledge of the transcendent self.
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The ashram strives hard to preserve its surroundings. Hundreds of visitors are given accommodations so that they may practice the teachings in the vicinity of the sacred shrine hallowed by His continued presence.
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Upasani Maharaj
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Upasani Maharaj, born Kashinath Govindrao Upasni in 1870, was an Indian spiritual teacher regarded as a satguru by his followers. Born in a Hindu Brahmin family in Satana, near Nasik, he was deeply influenced by his grandfather, a learned Hindu scholar. Although not inclined towards formal education, Kashinath had an early interest in spiritual studies and meditation.
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Kashinath, renamed Upasani Maharaj, spent four years in a temple near Shirdi, enduring rigorous fasting and spiritual practices. By 1914, he achieved profound spiritual consciousness, guided by Sai Baba. Upasani Maharaj's teachings and practices began attracting many devotees, including prominent figures like Mahatma Gandhi and Merwan (later known as Meher Baba).
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Living in Sakori from 1917, Upasani Maharaj played a pivotal role in the spiritual landscape of the region, continuing to guide and influence his followers until Sai Baba's death in 1918, after which he managed Sai Baba's last rites.
Upasani Maharaj Ashram in Sakori
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Shri Sadguru Upasani Baba Maharaj was advised by his Guru, Shri Sai Baba, to settle down at Sakuri in 1916. His first habitation, relics still to be seen today, was a small hut (Zopadi) built on a cremation ground on the outskirts of the village Sakurai.
This is an Institution for male and female aspirants who wish to dedicate their lives to spiritual pursuits and saintly life in order to attain eternal bliss, peace, and happiness.
At present, Sakori is a place of worship for thousands of devotees who come there all year round. Meher Baba also occasionally visited Sakori after Maharaj dropped His body. Meher Baba had the longest association with Maharaj amongst the five Perfect Masters.
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Guru Nanak​
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Guru Nanak, born April 15, 1469 in Rai Bhoi di Talvandi (now Nankana Sahib, Pakistan), was an Indian spiritual teacher who was the first Guru of Sikhism, a monotheistic religion that combines Hindu and Muslim influences. His teachings, expressed through devotional hymns, many of which still survive, stressed salvation from rebirth through meditation on the divine name. Among modern Sikhs he enjoys a particular affection as their founder and as the supreme master of Punjabi devotional hymnody.
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For several years Nanak worked in a granary until his religious vocation drew him away from both family and employment, and, in the tradition of Indian religious mendicants, he embarked on a lengthy journey, traveling to the Muslim and Hindu religious centres of India, and perhaps even to places beyond India’s borders.
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The last years of his life were spent in Kartarpur, another village of central Punjab. Tradition holds that the village was actually built by a wealthy admirer to honour Nanak.
Guru Nanak Darbar in Pune​
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The Shri Guru Nanak Darbar is popularly known as Hollywood Gurudwara. It gets its name from the Hollywood Club, a British-era amusement park for the army that used to be located on the same site.
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Worshippers in the hall are offered Karah parshad (a sweet flour-and-ghee-based offering), usually given into cupped hands by a gurudwara volunteer. All devotees and visitors need to have their heads covered until they exit. The gurudwara includes a hospital complex, a school, and a community kitchen. People belonging to different faiths sit together and share a common meal. A Sarai (accommodation for travelers) is also present on the premises, as is a community hall for celebrations.
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Dalai Lama​
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His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, describes himself as a simple Buddhist monk. He is the spiritual leader of Tibet. He was born on 6 July 1935, to a farming family, in a small hamlet located in Taktser, Amdo, northeastern Tibet. At the age of two, the child, then named Lhamo Dhondup, was recognized as the reincarnation of the previous 13th Dalai Lama, Thubten Gyatso.
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The Dalai Lamas are believed to be manifestations of Avalokiteshvara or Chenrezig, the Bodhisattva of Compassion and the patron saint of Tibet. Bodhisattvas are realized beings inspired by a wish to attain Buddhahood for the benefit of all sentient beings, who have vowed to be reborn in the world to help humanity.
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His Holiness the Dalai Lama is a man of peace. In 1989 he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his non-violent struggle for the liberation of Tibet. He has consistently advocated policies of non-violence, even in the face of extreme aggression. He also became the first Nobel Laureate to be recognized for his concern for global environmental problems.
Dalai Lama Temple in Dharamsala​
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The Dalai Lama Temple in Dharamsala, Himachal Pradesh, is a symbol of love, hope, and peace for millions around the globe! Set in the foothills of the mighty Himalayas, the quaint town of Dharamsala is revered for this gorgeous temple.
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The temple in itself is an architectural beauty! As you step inside, and you're transported into a different world of spirituality! The main shrine houses a magnificent gilded statue of Lord Buddha, surrounded by intricate murals depicting scenes from his life and teachings. The air is filled with the soothing chants of Buddhist monks engaged in prayer and meditation, creating an atmosphere of spiritual rejuvenation.
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The Mother​​
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The Mother, born Mirra Alfassa in Paris on February 21, 1878, was a gifted artist, pianist, and writer who pursued the deeper truths of the spirit. Her quest led her to Tlemcen, Algeria, in 1905 and 1906 to study occultism with Max Theon and his wife. Yet, it was her inner journey toward spiritual enlightenment that defined her life. In Paris, she gathered a circle of seekers and shared her insights through talks.
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In 1914, a destined voyage brought her to Pondicherry, where she met Sri Aurobindo, recognizing him as her long-time spiritual guide. Though war forced her back to France and then to Japan for four years, her spiritual bond with Sri Aurobindo remained unbroken. Rejoining him in Pondicherry in April 1920, she embraced her role in the evolving spiritual community.
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Upon the founding of the Sri Aurobindo Ashram in November 1926, Sri Aurobindo entrusted her with its complete material and spiritual leadership. For nearly fifty years, under her divine guidance, the Ashram blossomed into a vibrant center of spiritual growth. In her vision, she established the Sri Aurobindo International Centre of Education in 1952 and the universal township of Auroville in 1968, dedicated to human unity and spiritual progress. The Mother transcended her earthly existence on November 17, 1973, leaving behind a legacy of profound spiritual awakening.
The Mother Ashram in Auroville​
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At the center of Auroville, one finds the 'soul of the city,' the Matrimandir, situated in a large open area called 'Peace,' from which the township radiates outwards. The atmosphere is quiet and charged, and the area is beautiful, even though work still continues in the Gardens.
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The Matrimandir can be viewed as a large golden sphere that seems to be emerging from the Earth, symbolizing the birth of a new consciousness. For the past 50 years, many have followed its slow and steady progress toward completion.
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"Matrimandir is here to teach people that it is not by escaping from the world while ignoring it that they will realize the Divine in life. Matrimandir must be the symbol of this Truth. I don't want it to be made into a religion; with all my force, I refuse. We don't want dogmas, principles, ritual, absolutely not, absolutely not."
~The Mother
Sri Aurobindo​​
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Sri Aurobindo's life is a journey of profound spiritual evolution. Born in Calcutta on 15 August 1872, his early years were shaped by education in England. Upon his return to India in 1893, he served in Baroda, simultaneously nurturing a revolutionary spirit against British rule. His leadership in the Nationalist movement and his bold advocacy for India's complete independence were significant, yet his soul yearned for deeper truths.
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In 1905, Sri Aurobindo embarked on the path of Yoga, experiencing profound spiritual realizations by 1908. In 1910, he renounced politics to immerse himself fully in spiritual pursuits in Pondicherry. Here, he developed Integral Yoga, aiming for a divine transformation of human nature and consciousness. With the help of his spiritual collaborator, the Mother, he established the Sri Aurobindo Ashram in 1926, guiding seekers towards spiritual fulfillment.
Sri Aurobindo's earthly journey concluded on 5 December 1950, leaving behind a luminous path for spiritual seekers.
Sri Aurobindo & The Mother Ashram in Pondicherry
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Founded in 1926, the Sri Aurobindo Ashram has grown, under the Mother's guidance, from a small group of two dozen disciples into a large and diverse community of almost 1600 members. Counting the 400 students of the Centre of Education and the hundreds of devotees who live nearby, the larger ashram community consists of more than 2000 people.
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The Ashram is located in the eastern part of Pondicherry. Inmates live and work in a number of buildings spread throughout the area. The focus of community life is the Ashram main building, usually called simply "the Ashram", which consists of an interconnected block of houses, including those in which Sri Aurobindo and the Mother lived for most of their lives. At its center, in a tree-shaded courtyard, lies the Samadhi, a white marble shrine where their bodies are laid to rest.
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Hazrat Babajan
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Hazrat Babajan, a revered saint whose grace continues to inspire, was born Gulrukh in Baluchistan to a royal Muslim family. Rebelling against an arranged marriage, she embarked on a spiritual journey disguised in a burqa, meeting a Hindu sadguru near Peshawar who guided her intense spiritual practices. Achieving God-realization with a Muslim saint's help, Babajan traveled extensively through the Middle East, including a disguised pilgrimage to Mecca and Medina, aiding the poor and ill pilgrims.
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Settling finally in Pune in 1905, Babajan lived as a homeless faqir, sharing gifts with the needy and drawing countless devotees. Her presence transformed the Char Bawdi locality, illustrating a true master's power to uplift surroundings and people alike.
Babajan’s influence reached its pinnacle when she transferred her spiritual energy to Merwan Sheriar Irani, later known as Avatar Meher Baba, with a Divine kiss that led him into a transformative coma for nearly a year. After emerging from the coma, Merwan's perspective on life was forever changed, filled with spiritual light and energy. Babajan's legacy continued through Meher Baba, who traveled globally, transforming many lives and spreading enlightenment.
Hazrat Babajan Dargah in Pune
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Today, Hazarat Babajan’s Dargah (shrine) is located at the same place where she spent most of her days – in Camp locality, which is the very heart of Pune city.
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Babajan Dargah is a place where people of different religion, cast, creed and color visit to fulfill their wishes and desires.
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Sacred Places
The Glastonbury Tor, England
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Many wonderous tales have been told about Glastonbury Tor through the ages, partly due to its status as a spiritual magnet for centuries for both Pagans and Christians.
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It's said that beneath the hill, there's a hidden cave through which you can pass into the fairy realm of Annwn. Later, tradition has it that the Holy Grail lies here, brought by Jesus’s uncle, Joseph of Arimathea. The Cauldron and the Grail were both the object of quests for King Arthur and his knights.
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The hill rises 158 meters above the surrounding flat land and rewards those on the top with a fine 360-degree view. The distinctive shape is due to a combination of the unusual geology and the artificial terraces.​ The rock mysteriously causes the two nearly adjacent red and white springs below the tor to run with different waters. ​​
Glastonbury Chalice Well, England
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Nestled between the Tor and Chalice Hill in Glastonbury, Somerset, lies the ancient Chalice Well, also known as "The Blood Well." This spring, situated in the valley, consistently produces 13,650 liters of water daily at a constant temperature of 11°C. Today, the well is surrounded by lush gardens in the Summerlands.
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Known as a chalybeate spring due to its high iron content, which gives the water a distinctive red hue, the Chalice Well is steeped in legend. One popular myth involves Joseph of Arimathea visiting the site and burying two cruets containing the blood and water from Christ's wounds.
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Stonehenge, England
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Stonehenge is perhaps the world’s most famous prehistoric monument. It was built in several stages: the first monument was an early henge monument, built about 5,000 years ago, and the unique stone circle was erected in the late Neolithic period about 2500 BC. In the early Bronze Age many burial mounds were built nearby.
One amazing thing about the structure is the mystery of how men could have moved rocks of that size without modern-day equipment. It is believed that some of the rocks were carried from as far away as 300 miles! Others came from just 17 miles away. They may have been carried by sleds or even glaciers to get them there.
The mysteries of Stonehenge continue with the position of the stones. Though many have been moved or have fallen down over the years, it is evident that the original placement of the rocks was connected to the rising and setting of the sun. The rocks are also positioned accurately to measure the moon and seasons. Certainly, some very intelligent minds were involved in the layout of these huge rocks.
Ggantija Temples, Gozo
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The Ä gantija Archaeological Park complex is a unique prehistoric monument situated at the centre of an extraordinary archaeological landscape, the Xaghra plateau on the island of Gozo. It consists of two structures built between c.3600 and c.3200 BC.
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Notwithstanding its age, the monument survives in a considerably good state of preservation. The Neolithic builders made use of both locally sourced Globigerina and Coralline Limestone.
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​According to local Gozitan folklore, a giantess who ate nothing but fava beans and honey bore a child from a man of the common people. With the child hanging from her shoulder, she built these temples and used them as places of worship.​
Calypso Cave, Gozo​
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Calypso’s Cave is located in the heart of Gozo’s stunning village of Xaghra, Gozo. This cave overlooks the exceptionally breathtaking views of Gozo’s finest red sand Ramla beach. It is believed this is the cave that Homer refers to in The Odyssey. This is a story that describes the cave as the one where the stunning nymph Calypso retained the Greek hero, Odysseus for seven years as a “prisoner of love”. He was promised immortality if he stayed there with her after losing his ship and was landed there. In the end, it is believed that she let him leave and go back to his wife. Legend has it that she still waits for him.
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As the Representative of the Holy Spirit, the Maha Chohan embodies the white light of all the rays and teaches the sevenfold balance of the rays of the Seven Mighty Elohim. The Maha Chohan was embodied as the blind poet Homer, whose epic poems, the Iliad and the Odyssey, include his twin flame, Pallas Athena, as a central figure. ​
Mnajdra Temples, Malta
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Haġar Qim, over 5000 years old, is found at the top of a promontory with a fertile plain to its east and garrigue sloping down to the sea to the west. 500m downhill from Haġar Qim one finds Mnajdra, a contemporary building, probably used by the same community given its proximity.
Mnajdra consists of three buildings, constructed in both globigerina and coralline limestone. The first and oldest structure is the small three-apsed structure. The South building, with its concave façade was next to be completed followed by the Central building which was constructed on an artificial platform between the two earlier buildings.
The South building’s doorway is aligned with sunrise during the Spring and Autumn equinoxes. During the Winter and Summer solstices, the beams of the rising sun pass along the sides of the main doorway hitting two decorated slabs within the first chamber.
Poseidon Temple, Greece
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The Temple of Poseidon is a unique ancient marvel located on Cape Sounion. This majestic temple is dedicated to the god of the sea, Poseidon. The temple offers a spectacular view of the Aegean Sea and an enchanting sunset every day.
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Greek history shows the importance of the god Poseidon, brother of Zeus and god of the Seas. Poseidon was worshipped as the protector of sailors and the most powerful deity associated with the power of water and the sea.
In ancient Greece, people paid homage and prayed to Poseidon and other gods through offerings, and sacrifice. Devotees offered sacrifices to Poseidon, usually in the form of animals, to appease him and to ask for his protection during sea voyages and against earthquakes. The temple of Poseidon was deeply related to the Greek cultural heritage and played a significant role in the daily lives of the ancient Greeks.
Sedona, Arizona, USA​
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The entire Sedona area is considered to be a deeply spiritual destination, but there are specific locations where some say they feel the energy more intensely. Native Americans believe that a spiritual transformation occurs more easily here because the veils to other dimensions are more translucent and accessible.
These vortex sites are said to bring about self-awareness and spiritual healing. It is a popular destination for profound meditation and for spiritual pioneers seeking guidance and peace.​
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Sedona is a city of mystique and intrigue. This reputation is a result of a long-held belief that there is a presence of concentrated energy in specific areas among the red sandstone rock formations.
Parmarth Niketan Ashram, Rishikesh, India
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Parmarth Niketan is a true spiritual haven, lying on the holy banks of Mother Ganga in the lap of the lush Himalayas. It is the largest ashram in Rishikesh, providing its thousands of pilgrims who come from all corners of the Earth with a clean, pure and sacred atmosphere as well as abundant, beautiful gardens.
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Parmarth Niketan literally means “An Abode Dedicated to the Welfare of All.” Parmarth Niketan is open to all, with no discrimination on the basis of race, gender, nationality, religion, caste, or creed.
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​The daily activities at Parmarth Niketan include morning universal prayers, daily yoga and meditation classes, daily satsang and lecture programs, kirtan, and the world-renowned Ganga Aarti at sunset.​​
Aarti at River Ganga, Rishikesh, India​
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Ganga Aarti at Parmarth Niketan in Rishikesh is a daily ritual of worship and offering to the holy river Ganga. It involves chanting of mantras, ringing of bells, and lighting of lamps as devotees offer flowers and incense to the river. The ceremony is a popular attraction for visitors to Rishikesh seeking a spiritual experience and connection with the Ganga. Significantly, Ganga Aarti transcends the borders and boundaries of language and culture, diving straight into one's heart, carrying one to Heaven. Ganga is not only a river. She is truly a Divine Mother. She rushes forth from the Himalayas as the giver of life, carrying purity, bliss and liberation in Her waters.
Ganga Aarti is not merely a visual spectacle but a deeply spiritual ceremony. It is an expression of reverence to the sacred river Ganga, believed to cleanse sins and bestow spiritual purification. The devotion and energy of the ceremony make it a must-attend event for those seeking a profound connection with Rishikesh spiritual essence.​​​
Tirta Empul Temple, Bali​
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Tirta Empul is one of Bali’s best-known temple sites and it’s dedicated to the Hindu purification rituals that take place there.
Visitors are welcome to visit the temple and it’s one of the most interesting places to see locals enjoying their relationship with their gods and the world around them.
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Tirta Empul is a place of purification for the Balinese Hindus. They come to bathe in the holy water that flows from the spring and to visit the large Hindu shrines at the water temple.
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Local Balinese place great stock in the natural spring water and the cleansing ceremony that is held in the holy waters of this temple is said to offer great spiritual benefits to the individual.