the southernmost tip of india ... where the indian ocean, the arabian sea, and the bay of bengal meet ... sunrise and sunset over the same waters, sacred to the virgin goddess, and an auspicious place for indian pilgrims. its funny; even though india is always very religious, its not always very spiritual. for me, some temples are merely gorgeous or interesting, while others have a deep sense of presence. this was one of the latter: in the womblike center of the goddess-temple, drenched in sweat, in the center of a wet throng of pilgrims -- men shirtless, to honor the goddess, curly chest hair straightened with moisture -- surrounded by candles in vulvar holders ... just a little tap between the eyes, to say hello.
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