Today was a busy day! We began by visiting a spectacular Sikh temple. People come from all over the world to drink and wash in the sacred waters. The temple also feeds thousands of people each day. The temple and the kitchens are run by volunteers. The level of dedication and service was overwhelming.
Receiving holy water.
The Sikh temple.
People being served food.
Cooking dal in the large kitchen where volunteers cook in amazingly large pots!
Mrs. Tuttle helping to cook nan. My head is covered because the Sikh religion requires women to cover their heads out of respect.
The second place we visited was the Gandhi Smriti, the place Gandhi stayed for the months before he was assassinated. It was deeply moving to be physically standing on ground where Gandhi once taught.
These are footsteps leading up the path Gandhi took each day to the area where he spoke to his followers. The covered area marks the spot where he was killed. It was very powerful standing on the same ground as the powerful peace maker.
Gandhi's bedroom with his writing desk and portable spinning wheel.
Everything is going well at school:)
ReplyDeleteThe 3rd graders LOVE your pictures and MISS you!
Travel safe and enjoy this adventure!
The 4th graders enjoyed the pictures. They think the are REALLY COOL. They miss you and can hardly wait for you to come back. Though they are very happy that you left them with a SUPER Guest Teacher! Enjoy your travels and stay safe:)
ReplyDeleteThe 5th graders are hoping that you are having a really nice time. They think the pictures are amazing and beautiful. They hope to see you soon and have an excellent time traveling:) Take care and be safe. LOVE YOUR ONE OF A KIND 5th GRADERS!!!
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