Its the first night here, too. We're going to be starting a puja in an hour or two. Day 1 of the fast is the easiest; I am trying not to over do it like I did last year, though. I had a potato for lunch.
Surprisingly, a friend decided she wanted to celebrate with us this year, and is visiting for the pujas and keeping fast. Its really nice to have someone else to share this with.
Its the first night here, too. We're going to be starting a puja in an hour or two. Day 1 of the fast is the easiest; I am trying not to over do it like I did last year, though. I had a potato for lunch.
Surprisingly, a friend decided she wanted to celebrate with us this year, and is visiting for the pujas and keeping fast. Its really nice to have someone else to share this with.
We've been invited to a friend's home for a meal, so fasting is out. It's been crazy warm here. I'm sure the temple will have people standing around outside enjoying the weather and the flowers that are still blooming.
Amit Shah, the Indian Home Minister, celebrating Navratri in his village with his family:
Yogi Aditya Nath, Chief Minister of India's most populous state (Uttar Pradesh, 220 million people), head of the Gorakhnath temple and seminary, and the youngest of the Indian triumvirate (along with Narendra Modi, Amit Shah), worshiping at Budhiya Mata temple in Gorakhpur. (Kalash Sthapan - Installing of the sacred pitcher)