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A philosophy I quite like:   "Although it would be ridiculous to say that eroticism in art or religion began in any one place, it is certain that the specific philosophy known as “Tantra” began in India. It also reached its highest artistic expression there. Tantric art reached its zenith in the temples dedicated to Shiva at Khajuraho and Orissa.   “Tantra” is a Sanskrit word taken from the root tan- , “to expand.” “Tantrism” is a form of religious practice that takes elements from its Vedic roots and combines them with elements of Buddhism...

At breakfast, the room of the restaurant is empty, as well as the plates. We feel like asking for the moon when we ask for toasts. We decide to give up, leave and buy biscuits somewhere. Well, yes, except that the car will be 30 minutes late. The guy at the reception sends us back to breakfast where by magic food has appeared! We stuff ourselves with parathas and potatoes!  ...

The next morning, on the advice of the guy at the hotel, we decide to go to Jagannath temple at 5 in the morning, the “best time” according to him. We are excited: it is an important place of...

I recently did a mini-break in Orissa.   Orissa, and more precisely Puri, is there:     Immediate question when I speak about this trip (to Indians and...