In Mysore we are in the middle of the four day Sankranthi or Pongol Festival. This is the Tamil Nadu Thanksgiving Festival. Cows are bathed in turmeric (thought to have medicinal properties) as a way to honour their contribution to everyday life and the harvest. Part of the festival involves these holy cows running through fire. Although we aren't going to be around for for Bessie to dazzle us with this daring feat, it has been fun to chase down the colourful beasts for photo opportunities😄
It has been an incredible day. Dad distinguished himself by accidentally walking through the flower petals on the lobby floor while texting and Aunt Gillian and I "accidentally" joined a men's birthday party poolside where we were literally feed cake by the 70 year old celebrant. Food highlight of the day were the Southern India Tahli plates. Soooooo Good! Having a blast. You are Always in my Prayers. Love Mom
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Mrs. H the trio...
1/15/2016 07:48:04 am
1. Why does Bessie have to run through fire?
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In the Hindu religion fire symbolized purification. So The holy cow is being purified. I also read on a website that there is some scientific proof that it actually helps decrease parasites, but I don't know how true that is.
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Jeff Cameron
1/15/2016 07:12:27 pm
This is awesome! I can't wait for full details to this post lol
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1/16/2016 05:08:25 am
It might be a little like what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas😄
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