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My Recent Journey
to
India
By Maria DeSousa
I returned from a once in a lifetime trip in India. Words cannot express the
sense of calmness and serenity I experienced during the entire trip which lasted
for three and half weeks.
On February 5, 2023, I flew to Goa via Delhi. There I was greeted by very
close friends and family. I was showered with lots of good food, fresh coconut
juice and freshly squeezed sugar cane juice. I visited churches and temples in
Goa.
I celebrated Valentine’s Day at Taj hotel in Mumbai with coffee and pastry!
(Yummy)
The last portion of my trip was to visit the Holy cities of Varanasi and
Prayagraj, the abode of the most holy rivers in India - Ganga,Yamuna and Sar-
aswati. There I was able to participate in the very special occasion of the coro-
nation ceremony of Swami Vidyadishananda who for the most part resides in
California. It was breaking news and participants from 13 countries joined the
event. I also took part in boat rides on this spiritual river, watched the sunrise
and visited multiple temples.
I have returned feeling very blessed and filled with gratitude for such an
opportunity.
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