It surprised me to see many residents here in Seychelles are from southern part of India where i belong. They would have migrated centuries or decades ago from their ancestral soil, but the culture & traditions is kingly maintained.
It becomes vivid to see a Hindu temple in the center of the town of Victoria, Mahe. The architecture and intricate design remind about the south Indian temples. The temples of south India especially follow strict temple rules.
Few highlighting rules like
- Dress conservatively with minimal skin exposure,
- Shoes aren't allowed inside the shrine,
- Smoking & Alcohol strictly prohibited,
- Photography prohibited,
- Men enter shrine with dhoti / lungi (white cloth wrapped around waist),
- Men to enter bare chest,
- Non Hindus aren't allowed and some don't allow women in reproductive age group.
My recent visit to this Vinayagar temple in the capital of Seychelles enlightened me with few ideas. The sparks in my mind aroused when many European tourists were just flocking into the beautiful authentic temple without understanding anything in there. They were seen wandering around, clicking pictures, having strange looks on face and wanted something to take away.. Captured.
How about me being a guide for the Temple??? Flaunting about the traditions, mythological stories on Hindu Gods, deciphering concepts of customs, tradition, rituals & festivals ... Ya... Typical Indian me....!!!!
Yes.. I cannot sit idle and just do studies or a bit of teaching, which is my job. Here, I can bring in changes in lowlights & make something with difference. Needless to say allow non Hindus know about Hinduism & at the same time let me make some money in this far far land.
Almighty!!! R you listening..????.. I know you are happy.
Your reign is going worldwide and together we can!!!
1 comment:
ive done something here to have you a few cents!
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