Incredible Places of India | The Island of Omkareshwar

[@will_274]

There’s so many places in India that make you feel like you’ve gone back in time. Amazing history.

[@brucenenke-vk5nk]

Yes despite Modi nothing has changed in 50 years.

[@anup256]

Epic.!! Absolutely brilliant India Series from Himalayas to Amritsar, Kashmir, Rajasthan and MP.

[@jenniferrosebruce6385]

❤thank you Gabriel. Your best Indian series ever! 😊 love again from Thailand.

[@makeamericagreenagain8511]

I'm imagining missing India already. Thx Gabe. 🌲😎🌲

[@khumaan268]

Almost all rivers are considered as Goddesses, only one Brahmaputra is considered male, all others are female. Big and important rivers like Ganga, Yamuna, Godavari and Cauvery are prominently worshipped in their basins with temples dedicated to them at every ghat. Narmada is the most venerated and worshipped river after Ganga. Its another name is Rewa. This valley was a important centre of Vedic culture and religion from where this culture and religion entered south India. It provides drinking water, irrigation and electricity to a big part of Madhya pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra and even Rajasthan. Sardar Patel dam and Statue is constructed on this river. There is a Narmada parikrama yatra organised every year where lakhs of devotees circumbulate the whole length of river on foot.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Thanks for the information.

[@babayada2015]

There is one more, Damodar in Jharkhand is also referred as male

[@khumaan268]

Also, river goddesses vehicles are usually crocodiles or tortoise. Ganges vehicle is crocodile like creature called Makar and Yamuna's is tortoise. Narmada's vehicle is also a crocodile. Narmada is also regarded as Shiva's daughter being born from the sweat of Shiva. That is why u probably saw Narmada's statue along with Shiva and Ganesha. Shiva also have a connection with Ganga because she is regarded to be originated from the matted hairs of Shiva to cleanse the ancestors spirits and absolved sins of people. Shiva gave the same power to Narmada and Narmada attain the status of Ganga in central India. U will find numerous shrines of Shiva along the banks of both Ganga and Narmada with Ishwara or Nath suffix. Ishwara or Nath both means supreme/sovereign lord, owner, god etc. Also Ganga is sister of Parvati, wife of Shiva and both are daughters of Himalaya. Shiva's original abode is at Kailash peak which is in Tibbet, north of Himalaya.

[@priyanaik0510]

​@@khumaan268 shon river is also a male river. The origins of shon and narmada are at amarkantak but shon flows in opposite direction & meets the bay of Bengal. As per narmada puran narmada was supposed to get married to shon. But the marriage did not happen. So she is worshipped as a virgin goddess. Narmada is the longest river flowing from east to west.

[@truthteller2991]

I want to to touch on "Vedic" aspect and its signifcance attached to Narmada in detail: So Gabriel again missed great Adi Shankaracharya statue . He was not able to recognize once in small town south also ( i dont remember that place as I have to look at video and I had pointed out in that video also) and he (and some others here) might be wondering what is the significance of such a big staue of Adi Shankaracharya in Omkareshwar! Adi Shankaracharya, an unparalleled guru post-Vedic era, is celebrated for reviving Vedic philosophy and steering it away from the shadows of ritualistic practices. Born in Kerala, he traveled across India, leaving an indelible mark on Hindu philosophy. A significant moment in his journey was his 'shastrartha' (philosophical debate) with another renowned scholar Mandan Mishra on the Narmada River's banks. This debate at Omkareshwar wasn't just about intellectual prowess; it was a profound clash between Advaita Vedanta's non-dualism and the ritualistic focus of the Mimamsa school. Shankaracharya’s triumph signified more than a personal victory; it marked a pivotal shift back to the Vedic roots, emphasizing spiritual insight over ritualistic adherence. The exact year of the 'shastrartha' (philosophical debate) between Adi Shankaracharya and Mandan Mishra at the Narmada River is not precisely recorded in historical documents. The life of Adi Shankaracharya is generally dated to the early 8th century CE, with most estimates placing his life between 788 and 820 CE. Therefore, the debate would have occurred sometime during this period. But the debate is cited amongst the most important even by scholars and it was the talk of discourse at that time also all over India.According to popular lore and various historical narratives, the debate was an extensive and intense affair, lasting for days, and some accounts even suggest it might have extended to months. The imposing statue of Adi Shankaracharya in Omkareshwar is not just an homage to a great sage but a symbol of this monumental shift in Indian philosophy. It stands as a reminder of Shankaracharya's profound impact on our spiritual and philosophical heritage, celebrating his life's journey that reshaped Vedanta philosophy and continues to inspire spiritual seekers." The Madhya Pradesh government has also annouced a huge international Vedic institute, to be established alongside the majestic river. So in future,, this place is sure to have lot of infrastructure investment and development and I am thinking they will build reiverfront etc in coming years. Still I agree ritualistic tradtions are prevelant more among common people and thats why you see lots of Gods and fascinating stories from Purana but in truly Vedic roots focus is different and so the people who follow are really seekers .Vedanta is not prevalent among common people simple because it is not interesting but abstract but it has real and deeper meanings.

[@Observers00]

Jim Rogers, an American billionaire investor said last month that " If you have to visit only one county in life, then visit India" as it touches the senses to extreme level Big Thanks to Gabriel's hard work of capturing these fascinating scenes & views from these less popular places of Classical India. We got addicted to his videos. Just Unmatchable & Brilliant!

[@DeputyDog-mh1yo]

Fortunately for us we can visit many countries

[@elizabethcraig5825]

I love how you are so respectful and frugal. You never waste footage on trivial content like others. I like the HAWAII cap that you have worn long time except in like Himalaysia. Frugality pays off. More able to explore true adventure.😊❤

[@shammusomalley8986]

Totally epic India trip. Thank you!

[@lunachakraborty6211]

Enjoy your Christmas holidays and come back to India soon. Your videos are just inspirational to say the least! Thanks for portraying our homeland so beautifully 😊

[@ashxsh]

Namaste Gabriel. That was a great final word to end this series. I know you will be back, as one man in Varanasi told you "You are Indian now".

[@HuckleberryDread]

One of the best of the India series! Thanks so much

[@subidh2949]

This India series has been one of your best work.

[@Ivyslife33]

🇮🇳 India will always be an interesting place from every angle 🙏

[@Steve-318]

Memento Mori. India has that humbling vibe.

[@parulsinha3092]

It also has the timeless vibe... eternity in a moment kind of feel...

[@ForRiel]

You're really in your element in this part of the world. Your videos from India and surrounding countries are our favourites to watch.

[@terrenceshannon6229]

What a wonderful tour through those hidden places of India. Just loved it. Thanks, Gabriel Gretchen

[@catherineloftus1376]

Such friendly welcoming places you have visited thanks for taking viewers along with you Gabriel cheers.

[@wilfredotorres6628]

Hi Gabriel, there is such symbolism in religion one immediately that I recognize is always present is orange everywhere in India the color of Saffron represents strength and courage. A color of purity, it represents religious abstinence, purging, and resultant purity. It is the color of saints and ascetics, those who have renounced the world. Wearing saffron color symbolizes the quest for Knowledge of the Godhead. In the Buddhist religion, it represents illumination's highest state of perfection in many cultures it represents danger or caution.

[@pamelamann9293]

Sad to hear that tomorrow is your last day in India Gabe. Love these videos. Hope you are headed home for the holidays.

[@ValentinaMitchell1]

What a fascinating area and thank you so much for sharing. That was a great walkthrough, enjoyed all the details. Interesting to see the dam at the end and how the landscape looks there. Nice, friendly people!!

[@ValentinaMitchell1]

@@jamesmarkey5946 you can go wherever your heart desires.

[@mcoffeecation2153]

Enjoyed this India series and the accompanying soundtrack. Looking forward to the next India trip and ensuing videos.

[@marty3076]

I just finished reading your first book. It was hard to put down. I really enjoyed it. It was well written and flowed awesomely. I think you're a happy eagle now Gabe. May your free spirited adventures continue. Thank you always.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

That's great to hear, glad you enjoyed the reading. 👍✌️

[@dwarasamudra8889]

Many of the ruined temples and gateways you saw today were built during the Parmara Dynasty (980-1300 ce)

[@parulsinha3092]

Next time you come to India, please try and cover some parts of Odisha. It was an ancient kingdom with rich history and there's a lot to see. It also has breathtaking natural beauty.

[@mshordness]

Sometimes the pace you a issuing videos is uncatchable.

[@mangomate1623]

7:50 Narmada is the river which is also the Goddess. in India trees rivers are worshipped.

[@Mikes_Travels]

Fascinating place to visit 👍 Thanks again Gabe for another fantastic Indian series. Looking forward to Sri Lanka

[@KENNETHFRANCISRODRIGUES]

That is the statue of Adi Shankaracharya next to Lord Shiva.

[@trevorleat8906]

A fantastic journey again Gabe...I'm now hoping to visit Madhya Pradesh in February..Safe travels to your next destination 💚🙏

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Thanks, have a great trip.

[@sunnygillstar8661]

i loved your India series. awesome work! in this video 34:04 is wallpaper material, good on you.

[@petros7929]

We've been following you since Croatia when the lockdowns started and you have certainly earned our respect. However, India is not one of my favorite places to visit. It's good to see what life is there as I have many friends from India, but I'm glad you are moving on. Looking forward to your next country!!

[@seanshirishi]

Just watching your India videos brings the word 'otherworldly' to mind, I can only imagine the intensity of being there.

[@annieis300]

This music for some reason makes me think of the movie Midnight Express ❤❤❤

[@KENNETHFRANCISRODRIGUES]

Safe travels onward!

[@shivaraml5692]

The other statue is Shankaracharya. a Jahgadguru who revives and resurected Sanatana Dharma from the onslaught of Buddhism.

[@Just_forfun9140]

In Robbinsville, NJ, BAPS Swaminarayan temple opened recently, made from intricately carved in India, italian marble, shipped to US and put together in NJ. I think its the largest in service Hindu temple out side of India, Akshardham also has beautiful temples in California, and other places in US and around the world.

[@DeputyDog-mh1yo]

I'm not religious, so I'm not really interested in visiting temples every minute

[@Just_forfun9140]

@@DeputyDog-mh1yo If you like art, sculpture, even if you are not religious, those are the reasons to visit, and there is no conversion concept in Hinduism, unlike in Abrahamic religions, i.e. strictly speaking one has to be born in a Hindu family.

[@DeputyDog-mh1yo]

@@Just_forfun9140 I as appreciate the art, but I'd be saturated after the 1st day.

[@bwooodstar]

Thanks for exploring this off the beaten track gem. Its so beautiful shot, definitely wanna visit here.❤

[@jampuppy]

Inspiring! Thanks, Gabriel!

[@annieis300]

Those monkeys are everywhere... so scary! 🤣🤣🤣

[@amypreem5225]

Gabe come back to India 2024. You gotta go visit the Ellora & Ajanta caves + Rani Ki Vav stepwell in Gujarat! Amazing architecture should be as popular as the Taj Mahal.

[@drcandor]

Totally enjoyable, so well presented. . . :>/

[@gogadev]

23:39 Bro received a forehead kiss on his last day in India.

[@truthteller2991]

That is very odd. I have never seen Priest doing that. May be he might be some tilak guy trying to put on Gabriel forehead for money.

[@gogadev]

​@@truthteller2991 Haha. Yes, it's one of those Tilak for money people. I'm sure no harm was intended with that forehead kiss 😂

[@garyrigby21]

it's rare that those monkey's will attack people but it is kinda scary walking by them knowing they could rip your face off if they wanted to!

[@charlottethien3749]

Gabriel , Thank you as always for being tour guide and teacher !

[@clm3436]

it's a blessing that they have the dam✨

[@susanmiller8069]

Luv these videos so much ! The monkey part is like the Wizard of Od. Thankyou so much!❤

[@Rafa_Llamazares]

Thanks for the vid Gabe

[@cypruscats8450]

I dropped out after arrival in the Himalayas! Came back today, to see what he's doing ! Couldn't believe he was STILL in India!

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

It was an amazing six weeks. This is the last video from India. Posting a video from a new country in a few hours. ✌️

[@cypruscats8450]

@@GabrielTravelerVideos looking forward to that!

[@DeMazPhoto]

Keep them coming so I can plan my third visit to India. Great job !

[@coolspark8762]

You should read about pilgrimage of "Narmada Parikrama" Maybe you can do tht someday

[@anandkandagodthebulbofhapp5922]

Love watching your videos and your talks too....

[@deborahs.9389]

Safe Journey! 2024 can you imagine 🪴

[@SCHOOLOFLIGHT]

Thanks for this great India trip mate!

[@shivaraml5692]

Shankaracharya met his Guru Govinda Bhagavatpada on the banks of the Narmada.

[@theVeryFirstRayOfLight]

30:18 30:28 such GOD loving devotees 🔱 That statute of the goddess atop the crocodile is an avatar of Laxmi: the energy of ever flowing material wealth; consort of Vishnu. I guess they named her Narmada! there. Thanks for this video.

[@lakshyagangwar4342]

Gabriel you gotta visit NorthEast india sometime too...full of biodiversity hotspots with pristine nature and waterfalls...quite different experience than other regions of india !

[@kracks9852]

I really wish my fellow Indians would stop littering such beautiful places. I mean why are they throwing garbage at holy shrines? Omkareshwar looks so fascinating and could rival rishikesh if the government manages to clean it up and market it properly!

[@dwarasamudra8889]

The Madhya Pradesh Government has initiated two main projects. One is the Omkareshwar Smart City (although not a lot of work seems to have started yet) and the Ekatmata Ki Pratima project. Essentially, this second project is like the Statue of Equality project in Hyderabad but for Adi Shankaracharya. You can see the construction going on near the end of this video.

[@DeputyDog-mh1yo]

If it's not filthy then it's not the real India

[@truthteller2991]

it can be Rishikesh of central India and probably will be bigger center than Rishikesh in future now that as Government has planned to set up International Vedic institute . But it is hot in summer unlike Rishikesh.

[@byronathon]

23:45 Beautiful footage.

[@shekharkelvaenglish5002]

Jay shree mahakal

[@AdriansYouTubeChannel]

Hey Gabby when are you releasing Egypt video's mate?

[@shekharkelvaenglish5002]

Welcome in India MP

[@Deadfoot-Dan]

I don't think that dam on the Narmada river is a hydroelectric dam, there is no current in the river to turn a turbine, excluding when they open it, of course. I liked that temple at the 26 minute mark, looked to be quite old and have some very intricate carvings.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Looks like it does have a hydroelectric component: "The Omkareshwar Dam is a gravity dam on the Narmada River just upstream of Mandhata in Khandwa district, Madhya Pradesh, India. It is named after the Omkareshwar temple located just downstream. The dam was constructed between 2003 and 2007 with the purpose of providing water for irrigation of 132,500 ha (327,000 acres). An associated hydroelectric power station located at the base of the dam has an installed capacity of 520 MW"

[@sanujdeals]

Safe to say that Greece and India are your favs, which means you're a history geek. But, i can safely say that if put a gun on your head you'll choose India. Visit Lucknow and surrounding Gangetic plains sometime, Mathura, Vrindavan, Ayodhya etc. are considered the cultural heartland of India, poverty is widespread but the experience is very authentic. Also, Bihar, again very rural and poor but the seat of the biggest ancient Indian kingdoms.

[@marvinsalamero9111]

A blessed good day Sir Gabe Thank u so much for your A weeks, Travelling Series in India nice Beautiful I've learned more History Traditions, and Cultures of India , Thank u so much for your wonderful walk around tour video Godbless From your solid fan supporter Viewer from Tondo Manila Philippines 🇵🇭🙏🙂♥️ Happy Holidays Season Merry Christmas sir Gabe ♥️🙏🙏🎄🎄🎁⛄⛄👏🎉🎉👏👏😍❤️

[@LondonBorsTravel]

Thank you for uploading your Vlogs while I'm having my breakfast 🥞 very entertaining 👍

[@CharlieChaplinVideos]

I’m guessing it’s Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 since you are skipping South India and SL is similar. Plus you didn’t seem too excited 😝 about traveling to a country first time ;)

[@spiritart]

I want to see you again in Varanasi

[@bhyomkeshbakshika5938]

You switched to a sombre tune , but it's fine

[@ChrisJohnsonChannel]

What does ahcha acha mean? Never mind google says it’s Hindi slang for “good” or something like “Achha, achha, thik hai” okay good, fine

[@Deepak-tw8lx]

Hope from here next its going to be the Magnanimous Ajanth and Ellora Caves, fingers crossed 🤞😊

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Nope, I caught a flight out of India. I've been to Ajanta but Ellora caves will be top of the list to visit next time.

[@Deepak-tw8lx]

@@GabrielTravelerVideos Watched the Video just now. If i can guess Gabe may have flown to the Maldives from Mumbai. Not sure though (he did this a previous time). And hopefully he'll take precautions when filming under water, have a place like belt or pouch to put the camera even tuck it inside the underwear to free the hands, never risk life to save the damn camera, its ok to let it go down if be, so Gabe can come up 😅

[@junegemini7021]

So Gabe, New years party in Goa? Do visit Kolkata for Christmas , in Park Street feels loke u r in London.

[@pasqualeabarno]

👍👍👍

[@motionislife4879]

Narmada Maiya means mother Narmada!

[@brajeshkanungo2203]

Come again Gabriel Sir. I think you are a writer, please give information about your books. Are they in Hindi or English? Best wishes

[@tyronsimpson2143]

All the offerings to the Gods comprise of the 5 elements or at least 1 of them? Which I know your well aware of Gabriel. What surprises me with your amount of trips to India and intelligence you have that you are not fully fluent in Hidi speaking Gabriel?

[@parulsinha3092]

Yes, offerings are meant to represent the five elements...

[@licuta7376]

👍

[@mirzagoralija4492]

😊😊😊❤🇧🇦🇧🇦🇧🇦

[@junefirst500]

Same as African Traditional Rituals In My Relatives if they don't give ritual, The Spirit Make Them Sick even kill. What a Freedom to Be With Christ! No More Slave Demons

[@goutammaity7970]

You traveled Chhattisgarh and Orissa

[@thortessem271]

Good morning from Arizona 48 degrees

[@martinverzillo]

My guess is you are going to Sri Lanka

[@truthteller2991]

1:58 Interesting Funny conversation Person:Good,Good sir Gabriel: Namaskar Person:Indian Gabriel:Indian, where which place in India Person: M.P ..Madhya Pradesh India Gabriel:city?city? Person:Indore Gabriel: Indore..OK..I go Indore tomorrow..tomorrow..Indore Person: Good..Acha [touching his hand by chest means showing gratitude for guest] Gbabiel : OK Gabriel:Ganesha image there (Seeing Ganesha and trying to confirm with person) Ganesha? Person :(speaking in Hindi) Haan ..Darshan karaney aaye( yes..I came for" Darshan" [means came to see diety -devotees visit a temple for Darshan of diety ]) Gabriel (repeating 🤣) Darshan... karaney aaye Person:Haan ...(yes) (thought Gabreil understood Hindi🤣) Gabriel : Accha OK Person:(thought Gabriel understood ) ...Indore sey [ (I came from Indore] Gabriel: Indore tomorrow..tomorrow i go Indore Person :(now he fully confirmed that the Gora knows Hindi🤣) Rajwada jo hai na [ I live near Rajwada in Indore Gabriel : I am Flying shukhooo shukhoo Person : Accha Flying ,..yes Gabriel :Namaste Person:welcome 😁

[@MShivaRajuShivaRaju-k1h]

Super Bowl kurnool Fun God bless

[@carlapires7732]

The sacredness of monkeys & cows alike lets them run free & wild, messing about & messing around! An open zoo & no ticket needed !🙃

[@samewalt6486]

Restless Gabe, why not stay a little longer? Learn a little more, go a little deeper? You dip your toe in the water, get a taste of the culture and fly away!

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Sounds like you might be new to the channel. I've spent around 2 1/2 years in India during thirteen separate trips over the past twenty-four years since my first time in 1999. I've visited many places over and over again. This was my second time to Omkareshwar.

[@samewalt6486]

No, I've watched most of your India videos@@GabrielTravelerVideos , some from years ago. They are all well done and fascinating, but you rarely stay in any location for more than two or three days. That's what I meant.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

​@@samewalt6486 That's because a lot of the places I've been visiting in India recently are places I visited previously. I'm basically stopping through to film a video or two for my viewers, because the last time I was there was years ago with a crappy camera. I've lost track of how many times I've been to Rishikesh, but I've spent several months there over the years. Same with Delhi, I've spent probably a month or two there altogether, been to Pushkar, Varanasi, Orchha, Hampi, Goa, etc. 3-4 times each, sometimes for a week or two at a time. Been to 47 Greek islands, many of them over and over again, some for quite a while and some for only a day or two because there wasn't too much to see. I travel spontaneous, booking accommodation, flights, etc. a day or two in advance so that I can stay as long as I feel like staying, depending on how much there is to see there. Lots of different ways to travel. Some people prefer to settle into each place for a few months. Other youtubers travel faster than me, posting only a video or two from each country. I just posted 52 videos of India. It is what it is, I'm doing it the way I like to do it. It never occurs to me to tell someone else how long they should stay somewhere. Peace and safe travels.

[@samewalt6486]

Gabe, I'm sorry if I upset you. I really appreciate your videos and I love India. I'm subscribed and tell friends about you. Your recent series was really interesting, but I was disappointed when you flew off to Sri Lanka . I was disappointed last spring when you left India when you did. But that's just me. I'm happy that you keep coming back to India. Happy travels!@@GabrielTravelerVideos

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

No worries. ✌

[@quackersna]

Im unclear on why there would be a guard dog preventing people from visiting the temple.

[@truthteller2991]

It was Ashram. Ashram can have its own rules.

[@quackersna]

@@truthteller2991 I see. The barking dog must make their meditations difficult. Or maybe that's what I'm missing because I am mostly good at putting myself to sleep when it comes to that. 🙃

[@truthteller2991]

@@quackersna OK but Ashram does not directly imply meditation place. Ashram generally have a Guru and it is meant for discourse by Guru to public /disciple but they do provide teachings on their religious philosophy . Gurus who have Ashram interact with public. Sages do meditation and they dont interact with public

[@Rohit-oz1or]

Poor people don't want anything but their beloved statues

[@Ugpearl256mubarak]

0:51 yeah man what's this?

[@idontwantahandle._.]

My colon would have exploded by now if I stayed this long in India.

[@Uskutce]

Merhaba

[@mbhang834]

Radha is the consort of Krishna, and their love is considered to be very deep and divine - though she was somebody else’s wife. From a time when India had a much more liberal view about human relationships.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

I see, interesting.

[@mbhang834]

@@GabrielTravelerVideos I hope I don’t start a flame here, as revisionists try to caste old lores in the mould of current social mores.

[@solecasioa6334]

.18.07 Hanuman temple!

[@CharlieChaplinVideos]

Hope it’s not the North Sentinel island 😏

[@eanglelion]

radha not krishna's wife

[@PankajMalik2016]

You'll come back 13 more times atleast

[@ronydey8826]

10th

[@laurensvanesveld1354]

Can't wait when you going to visit Sri Lanka Gabe.

[@jillytravels9317]

Not 1, but made top 20.....Friday and travels round India.....such wonderfully colourful sarees....but menacing monkey on every walk....no thanks....

[@parulsinha3092]

You won't find monkeys everywhere, just at some places.

[@rajazk1456]

there are over 33 million deities are in India. it is impossible to know them all. every village in India has its own unique deity. traditional families each have their own deity called Kuladevata. because it is not a religion everyone has got the right to worship whoever they want or create a new one or not to worship at all. it is not about religion. because worshipping work that's why cultures around the world copied it and meet their own religions. when Muslim invaders came to India they saw things prohibited in their religion are being practiced here. so they thought it is there religion because in those days all other cultures were religion based existence without religion is was unthinkable. the wrote the history and describe it as religion. as India was occupied by foreign forces for long their history became official. problem with today's Indians do not read their own ancient texts. without reading they have made it into conclusion that these are religious books and it is about religion.

[@truthteller2991]

33 million deities is common misconception in ritualistic traditions.(Note : I am only pointing and discussing "33 million deities" and not rest of your comment!) Sanskrit Scriptures always cite "33 Koti" deities. The term "Koti" in Sanskrit has multiple meanings. It can mean 'type' or 'supreme', besides the numerical value of 'crore' (10 million). This has led to a common misunderstanding, especially among those not familiar with the nuances of Sanskrit and Hindu theology, that Hinduism has 33 million gods. However, the more accurate interpretation is that there are 33 types or classes of deities in Hinduism 12 Adityas: These are personified deities associated with the Sun and represent different aspects of social life. The Adityas are believed to be the offspring of Aditi, and each corresponds to a month in the solar calendar. The names of these Adityas include Vishnu, Aryama, Indra, Tvashtha, Varuna, Dhata, Bhaga, Parjanya, Vivasvan, Amshuman, Mitra, and Pushya. 11 Rudras: These are forms of Lord Shiva and represent various aspects of life and nature. The Rig Veda depicts them as gods of the middle world, situated between earth and heaven, and they are considered to be wind-gods representing life-breath. The names of these Rudras include Nirriti, Shambhu, Aparajita, Mrigavyadha, Kapardi, Dahana, Khara, Ahirabradhya, Kapali, Pingala, and Senani.In Hindu cosmology, heaven (Svarga) is part of a broader, cyclical understanding of the universe, where realms like Svarga are temporary stops in the soul's journey, rather than eternal end-states.Svarga, in Hinduism, is often portrayed as a heavenly temporary realm where souls of the virtuous reside in bliss and abundance. Moksha is the superior to Swarga because Moksha means ending cyclic and assimilating in Brahaman 8 Vasus: These deities represent elemental gods, encompassing different aspects of nature such as wind, water, space, earth, fire, dawn, and the moon. The Vasus are Anil, Apas, Antariksh/Dyaus, Dhara, Dhruv, Anal, Prabhas, and Soma. Note the sanskrit word "Antariksh" which ISRO and Hindi medium school science books also uses to describe space . Additionally, there is Prajapati, the Master of Gods, and a Supreme often associated with Brahman. Brahman is the ultimate, unchanging reality, amidst and beyond the world, which cannot be exactly defined. It is the source of all things and is considered to be beyond the comprehension of the human mind So total rounding up the count to 33. Vedic texts refer to Prajapati mostly in citing verses. Alll those personified "Gods" are meant to explain the existence of us on earth and universe in verses. The texts only talk about lectures/verses from Prajapati acting as supreme sage /guru.But In a broader sense, Prajapati represents the aspect of creation and the continuity of life and generation in the universe

[@ctfs]

I'd love to see what you think of Mumbai. I visited for a couple months, and had a great time.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

I visited there in 1999, pretty interesting city. I'm sure it's changed since then.

[@ctfs]

@@GabrielTravelerVideos nice! I had planned to stay twice as long, but had to leave early. Dang ol covid cut my trip short.