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Hastinapur, the city of wisdom, in Argentina

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Hastinapur, the city of wisdom, in Argentina

Hastinapur has a total area of twelve acres. Its population consists of a dozen Indian gods and an equal number of Argentine human beings. Some of the Indian gods reside in authentic temples filled with the scent of Indian agarbatties while others stay outdoor enjoying the fragrance of the flowers from the garden. Some are sitting or standing on the pedestals and others hang on the sides of walls and pillars. The gods who have their own temples include
Ganesh, Krishna, Surya, Narayana and Siva. Since it is Hastinapur there is a temple for Pandavas too. Hastinapur is clearly a place fit for the gods ...who should be pleased with the cleanliness of the place, the serene surroundings and the green garden with Rosewood trees. The only noise comes from the hundreds of birds nesting in the trees. Then there is the soft music of the devotees who sing Bhajans. It is indeed a divine place which inspires sacred thoughts and holy spirit.

Ganesh is standing out in white against the greenery of the garden in the picture below.



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Meditation Hall


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main entrance to the Hastinapur city

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Gustavo Canzobre was one of her students, who is now the Director of the Hastinapur college of professors. He was seventeen years old when he became interested in Indian wisdom. During the Third Festival of India organised by the embassy in Buenos Aires in November 2010, he gave a talk on the temple architecture of South India. He has agreed to give a talk on Indian philosophy in the forthcoming Fourth Festival of India in December 2011. He is a manager in a local company for living and dedicates rest of his time to Hastinapura Foundation. He is knowledgeable about Indian vedas and upanishads .
Gustavo Canzobre in the picture below

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Pillars of the entrance to Ganesh temple below:



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A small outdoor Ganesh temple in the garden


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Lord Siva is sitting majestically in the large garden guarded by Ganesh on the four sides:


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Please read more

Latin American Affairs: Hastinapur, the city of wisdom, in Argentina
Hastinapur in Argentina - Times Of India

Hinduism ? Path of the Ancient Wisdom » CHAPTER 61

 
Nice post.
Gods are hanging? Gods are standing?
I suppose they are talking about Idols or statues.
 
Sri Prasad Sir

The Gods are Sculptures in Standing Position

Hastinapur does not have any godmen seeking fame and fortune and flaunting wealthy followers. It is an instituition to pursue pure wisdom, peace and divinity. Neither in the city nor in the website names of those who run the place are given. The founders and directors of the Hastinapura Foundation do not seek publicity. They are humble but devoted people. They have their professions as company managers, engineers or professors. They volunteer their time and talents for the foundation.

Hastinapur, the City of Wisdom, in Argentina, Latin America

While religion has become a booming business in India, here is a place so far away from India practicing pure form of Hindu religion while giving a place for other religions too.


Not looking for favours

The dozen Argentinians who live there look after the gods and the place. During weekends, the people here number over one hundred. Visitors don't come here seeking favours from the gods. They come in search of wisdom. This is why Hastinapur is called ciudad de la sabiduria, the city of wisdom. Sculptures of Saraswati, the goddess of learning, can be seen all over the place. Argentinians come here to learn philosophy, read in the library, practise yoga and meditation and sing bhajans. The food served here is vegetarian or vegan.


You may read from the following links

Hastinapur in Argentina - Times Of India
 
I have no objection to anyone having or praying to any God, as long as they understand the difference between God and Idol. That was my comment.
 
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