Sacred sounds in india

sister of sound · Nov 26th, 2007, 10:40

Namaste , I am going to be creating a tour ( based on the healing power of sound) into india next year and would like to get any suggestions as to either where I can take my clients to make sounds in sacred places with nice acoustics, I know their is a place in New delhi , i remember their is some park that has 2 beautiful domes structures in the middle of the park , which i would love to know the name of that ?
I also would like to know if anyone could share with me where the temple is that has Auming happening 24 hours a day? I am open to hearing about any other sacred sites that might be of interest to vibrational sound healing lovers?
Thanks

atala · Nov 26th, 2007, 19:56

Do you perhaps mean the Bahai temple in South Delhi

http://www.pilgrimage-india.com/nort...ai-temple.html

Personally I doubt that any active temple where worship is happening would welcome a troop of tourists coming in making strange sounds. You should talk to the pujaris first in a humble way, saying that you would like to do it as an offering for the deities present (if done in a Hindu temple), and ask for the time when you could come. Be sure to give a generous monetary donation.

A nice place to visit, with some of the most impressive devotional melodies sung in all of India by the general public visiting is the large and luxurious Govinda Mandir at Jaipur, in the Royal Palace garden. Go there early morning for Mangala-arati, around 4 a.m., stay until at least 7 a.m. There are other famous, but less visited temples at Jaipur, like the Gopinath Mandir, with exquisite art decorations, where you might be able to do your thing.

Same in Vrindavan. There are many beautiful temples owned by families of pujaris. They might be ready to welcome you if you talk to them beforehand.

gollum · Nov 26th, 2007, 20:20

Gol Gumbaz in Bijapur is an amazing place. Here is the link http://www.nbs.ntu.ac.uk/staff/shirors/GOL.HTM

sister of sound · Nov 27th, 2007, 02:31

Thank you for the great suggestions, When this small group will be seeing these sacred sites , we walk gently, with respect and honour of the culture, area and people, It is a sacred tour of sound..
Namaste

vireya · Nov 27th, 2007, 02:55

You are asked to be silent at the Bahai temple. Not much opportunity to test the acoustics. Perhaps the domes in the park you were thinking of is Lodhi Gardens?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lodhi_Gardens

I was there 10 days ago, didn't think to test out the acoustics, though!

sister of sound · Nov 27th, 2007, 03:48

YES IT IS THE LODI GARDENS , AS WHEN I WAS THERE , I COULDNT HELP BUT USE MY VOICE WHEN I WAS IN THE TEMPLES AND WOW , VERY SACRED! Thanks for the name again

trvl_in · Nov 27th, 2007, 05:23

You may make sacred sounds at St. Paul's Cathedral, Calcutta.

Dioscesian particulars are available through the Church of North India website: http://www.cnisynod.org/

Nick-H · Nov 27th, 2007, 09:53

India has its own sacred sounds: if you get close enough to listen to the temple chanting...

GauhatiBoy · Nov 27th, 2007, 10:06

Sacred cows make very earthly sounds sometimes

Just had to point that out

trvl_in · Nov 28th, 2007, 06:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by sister of sound

I also would like to know if anyone could share with me where the temple is that has Auming happening 24 hours a day? I am open to hearing about any other sacred sites that might be of interest to vibrational sound healing lovers?
Thanks

There is a perpetual Ohm delivered mechanically in a purpose built dark cavern illuminated solely by the sacred shape, at the Vivekananda Memorial just offshore at Kanyakumari.

Ferries ply back and forth from the temple bazaar just portside of the Devi Kumari Temple.

wonderwomanusa · Nov 28th, 2007, 07:23

My favorite is the voice of the "puja lady" drifting across the lake in Pushkar, first thing in the morning. I believe it's a common recording (though I have never been able to find out where to get it) and I find it very haunting.

Nick-H · Nov 28th, 2007, 11:10

You can buy little boxes that you plug in that have various matras programmed into them

atala · Apr 10th, 2008, 15:07

Did you do your sacred sound journey this year, and how was it? Where did you go?

Joph · Apr 16th, 2008, 23:09

Some years ago I took a bus to a place about 20 minutes outsite Nashik (Maharastra). I think it is in the Lonely planet. There were about 20 handmade caves in a hill.
The acoustics were great. Just me on my own, with little effort, I could fill some huge caves with very nice, and full sounds.

sister of sound · Apr 20th, 2008, 05:52

i appreciate the infor about the caves and the location.
I have decided to offer private tours , and one small group tour in 09 not doing alot of travelling . Simple is always better for the mind, body and soul
namaste

Nov 26th, 2007, 10:40	#1
sister of sound sister of sound Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: west coast of canada some of the time Posts: 14	Sacred sounds in india Namaste , I am going to be creating a tour ( based on the healing power of sound) into india next year and would like to get any suggestions as to either where I can take my clients to make sounds in sacred places with nice acoustics, I know their is a place in New delhi , i remember their is some park that has 2 beautiful domes structures in the middle of the park , which i would love to know the name of that ? I also would like to know if anyone could share with me where the temple is that has Auming happening 24 hours a day? I am open to hearing about any other sacred sites that might be of interest to vibrational sound healing lovers? Thanks

Nov 26th, 2007, 20:20	#3
gollum Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: guest of the third world Posts: 53	Gol Gumbaz in Bijapur is an amazing place. Here is the link http://www.nbs.ntu.ac.uk/staff/shirors/GOL.HTM __________________ my preciousss

Nov 27th, 2007, 09:53	#8
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 26,960	India has its own sacred sounds: if you get close enough to listen to the temple chanting... __________________ . Just one member of the IndiaMike Mod Team

Apr 16th, 2008, 23:09	#14
Joph Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 106	caves 20 minutes outsite Nasik Some years ago I took a bus to a place about 20 minutes outsite Nashik (Maharastra). I think it is in the Lonely planet. There were about 20 handmade caves in a hill. The acoustics were great. Just me on my own, with little effort, I could fill some huge caves with very nice, and full sounds. Last edited by Joph : Apr 17th, 2008 at 02:48.

Apr 20th, 2008, 05:52	#15
sister of sound sister of sound Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: west coast of canada some of the time Posts: 14	thanks i appreciate the infor about the caves and the location. I have decided to offer private tours , and one small group tour in 09 not doing alot of travelling . Simple is always better for the mind, body and soul namaste

Nov 26th, 2007, 19:56	#2
atala Senior Member, 8 yrs in India Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Switzerland, just back from India 2008 Posts: 691	Do you perhaps mean the Bahai temple in South Delhi http://www.pilgrimage-india.com/nort...ai-temple.html Personally I doubt that any active temple where worship is happening would welcome a troop of tourists coming in making strange sounds. You should talk to the pujaris first in a humble way, saying that you would like to do it as an offering for the deities present (if done in a Hindu temple), and ask for the time when you could come. Be sure to give a generous monetary donation. A nice place to visit, with some of the most impressive devotional melodies sung in all of India by the general public visiting is the large and luxurious Govinda Mandir at Jaipur, in the Royal Palace garden. Go there early morning for Mangala-arati, around 4 a.m., stay until at least 7 a.m. There are other famous, but less visited temples at Jaipur, like the Gopinath Mandir, with exquisite art decorations, where you might be able to do your thing. Same in Vrindavan. There are many beautiful temples owned by families of pujaris. They might be ready to welcome you if you talk to them beforehand.

Nov 27th, 2007, 02:31	#4
sister of sound sister of sound Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: west coast of canada some of the time Posts: 14	Thank you for the great suggestions, When this small group will be seeing these sacred sites , we walk gently, with respect and honour of the culture, area and people, It is a sacred tour of sound.. Namaste

Nov 27th, 2007, 02:55	#5
vireya Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 276	You are asked to be silent at the Bahai temple. Not much opportunity to test the acoustics. Perhaps the domes in the park you were thinking of is Lodhi Gardens? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lodhi_Gardens I was there 10 days ago, didn't think to test out the acoustics, though!

Nov 27th, 2007, 03:48	#6
sister of sound sister of sound Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: west coast of canada some of the time Posts: 14	YES IT IS THE LODI GARDENS , AS WHEN I WAS THERE , I COULDNT HELP BUT USE MY VOICE WHEN I WAS IN THE TEMPLES AND WOW , VERY SACRED! Thanks for the name again

Nov 27th, 2007, 05:23	#7
trvl_in Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Vancouver Posts: 99	You may make sacred sounds at St. Paul's Cathedral, Calcutta. Dioscesian particulars are available through the Church of North India website: http://www.cnisynod.org/

Nov 27th, 2007, 10:06	#9
GauhatiBoy Not sure where I'm from Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Oregon USA Posts: 281	Sacred cows make very earthly sounds sometimes Just had to point that out

Nov 28th, 2007, 07:23	#11
wonderwomanusa Maha Guru Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Northern California Posts: 3,560	My favorite is the voice of the "puja lady" drifting across the lake in Pushkar, first thing in the morning. I believe it's a common recording (though I have never been able to find out where to get it) and I find it very haunting.

Nov 28th, 2007, 11:10	#12
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 26,960	You can buy little boxes that you plug in that have various matras programmed into them

Apr 10th, 2008, 15:07	#13
atala Senior Member, 8 yrs in India Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Switzerland, just back from India 2008 Posts: 691	Did you do your sacred sound journey this year, and how was it? Where did you go?

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