THE WET EARTH

JULY : ASHADH - SHRAVAN

An ancient sculpture of Vishnu sleeping on the coiled cosmic serpent Ananta. Having provided the earth with good harvests and life-giving water in the monsoon months, Vishnu then rests from Shayani Ekadashi to Prabodhini Ekadashi.

CHATURMAAS : The Four Holy Months

With the advent of July, the atmosphere is heavy with moisture. This is a time of waiting. Waiting for the downpour of cooling rain. Waiting for the carpet of summer flowers on wet forest floors. Waiting for the sounds of thunder and the flash of lightning. Waiting for the distant clouds on the silver-lined horizon to overcome the skv with exnectancv.

GURU PURNIMA : Homage To The Teacher

The full moon day in Ashadh is dedicated to all teachers and is called Guru Purnima. The Indian civilization venerates the guru or the master who guides his pupils in their search for enlightenment through knowledge and self-searching.