I am not a big fan of spicy food, so Indian food was truly a terrifying experience for me.

I had been waiting for such a long time to eat at Kentucky. I had hoped that no matter where I went in Kentucky, the food would be delicious! I had such high expectations, but my hopes were crushed to pieces in India.

Finally came the baptism of India. I was attacked by severe vomiting and diarrhea. In this article, I will tell you about my struggle and how I came back from it. This baptism in India was traumatic for me and had a great impact on my subsequent visits to India.

Rishikesh, the holy city of Rishikesh, further upstream from the Hindu holy city of Haridwar in the Ganges.

It is known as a sacred place for yoga and is also famous for the fact that the Beatles once wrote a song here.

I also came to such a holy place of yoga. I stayed there while feeling the difference from Haridwar.

The morning of my third day in Haridwar has arrived. After yesterday's visit to the Mansa Devi temple and two consecutive days of pooja, I was already at the end of my physical strength. But during my free time this morning, I decided to go for a walk.

And I was astonished by what I saw there. It was such a shock that it greatly influenced my view of Buddhism.

The Mansa Devi Temple stands at the top of a mountain overlooking Haridwar. This temple is revered by Hindus and is visited by many worshippers every day.

I also visited this place and experienced the deep atmosphere of the Hindu world. I am sharing my thoughts and feelings in this article because I was there.

Second day in Haridwar. Early in the morning of this day, a man bathing in the river Ganges caught my attention. I felt the depth of his faith as he eagerly bathed in the waters of the Ganges River. However, when I saw the garbage flowing right beside him, I was forced to think about the pollution of the Ganges. I wondered why Indians do not care if the holy river is dirty.

Although I was in a state of shock after having only made a round of the city during the day, this is the main part of Haridwar. Here, a prayer ceremony, or puja, is held every night in the main ghats. I was looking forward to seeing it.

And I was to be overwhelmed by the enthusiasm of the Indian people that night.

In late August 2023, I headed to India.

My first time in India....

I was very nervous about the notorious sanitary conditions and chaos in India before my trip. In this article, I will tell you about the beginning of my trip to India.