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Aghori Baba In India, one can come across countless different denominations and sects, as well as the associated with them monks called Sadhus or Babas, who usually play the role of holy men or gurus.                                    One of the most mysterious communities in India is Aghori Baba (in Hindi Aghori means h orrible, frightful, hateful: also vile, filthy, disgusting, loathsome  ) or members of a small sect (we speak of the number of several hundred followers) who belong to the ascetic tantric movement. They are associated with posthumous rituals and cremation. Most of Aghori Baba live in cremation sites and cemeteries. They can also be found in Varanasi, where smeared with human ashes and a human skull in their hand are sometimes noticed on the ghats in Varanasi or Pasupaniath in Nepal.                           ...

Recipes for three very popular Indian dishes Aloo Matar - aromatic dish with peas, potatoes and spices Ingredients:  ¼ cup vegetable oil 2 medium onions, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped or crushed 1 teaspoon ginger powder or finely wrapped small piece of ginger 1 bay leaf 4 large potatoes, peeled and chopped 1 cup frozen peas 2 fairly large tomatoes or half a cup of tomato puree 1 ½ teaspoon garam masala 1 ½ tsp paprika 1 teaspoon of white sugar 1 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons chopped coriander Preparation process: Step 1 Heat oil in a saucepan (preferably a pressure cooker pot) on medium heat. Add onion, garlic, ginger and bay leaf. Cook until the onion is soft. Add potatoes and peas. Cover and cook until the potatoes are soft, about 15 minutes. Remove the bay leaf.   Step 2 Stir in the tomato puree, i.e. previously blended tomatoes, garam masala, peppers, sugar a...

Recommended routes for sightseeing India I will include the list of the routes and places which shouldn’t be missed for the first time India journey.  Personally, my first journey to India wasn’t so well prepared due to lack of proper organisation and credible information about the country or just negative opinions which I’d came across online before coming to this extremely interesting country.  I came first time to India for 2 weeks starting with Delhi(the capital) and Agra (Taj Mahal) and then went to the famous seaside state Goa for a long relax and state exploration. It was really pleasant holidays, nevertheless after arriving in my country I felt I had missed real India. Goa is said to be the least Indian state in India. My second time was 2, 5 weeks - Delhi, Rajasthan (the state famous for amazing forts and Maharaja palaces) and Goa. That was a good choice and made me feel the spirit of real India. My third time was just a decision to stay and live in India wh...

Explore India in a bit different way and spend time at Indian family home-stay  with the Landlady If any of you has the opportunity to live or stay for some time with Indian family under the same roof, you will certainly find this experience extremely encouraging and interesting. It is not only a great opportunity to get to know people, the culture of India but also this is a great way to get to know real India along with its outstanding hospitality. During such a stay you have the chance to learn about the customs and traditions  in India, refute stereotypes and spend time in a very interesting and extraordinary way. During many of my visits in the home of Sharma family in the state of Himachal Pradesh (about 30 km from the town where the Dalai Lama himself lives - Dharamshala) I spent wonderful moments that will remain in my memory for a long time. The family with whom I spent my stay in India certainly had a huge impact on how I now perceive India as...