The Conference began with the traditional lighting of the lamp ceremony.
Here is the Charminar, which was erected in 1591 CE when the foundations of the city were being laid. There are 4 minarets, and 4 arches which face north, south, east and west.
A Visit to Hyderabad, India, 12-17 October 2007 with a TCL Student, Manjuka, to attend a Women's Inter-Faith Conference at the Henry Martyn Institute:
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| Hyderabad is a predominantly Islamic town but in the middle of the lake, Hussain Sagar Lake or Tank Bund, the town has erected a large Lord Buddha statue. This is seen as a neutral religious symbol, and is accepted as a compromise by both Hindus and Muslims. |
The Conference began with the traditional lighting of the lamp ceremony. |
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| Here the participants are gathered outside the Inter Faith worship area at the Henry Martyn Institute in Hyderabad. | Rosemary presenting her paper on Sunday October 14th at the Conference held at the Henry Martyn Institute in Hyderabad. |
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| Manjuka (TCL Student, see December 2007 newsletter) and Rosemary in saris on Sunday evening October 14th 2007 at the Henry Martyn Institute in Hyderabad: | Tuesday October 16th
2007: Sightseeing in Hyderabad Here is the Charminar, which was erected in 1591 CE when the foundations of the city were being laid. There are 4 minarets, and 4 arches which face north, south, east and west. |
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| All 3-wheelers are yellow and the traffic so much busier than even Colombo. | Shopping Indian style, i.e. sitting on the shop floor, for Sharlwarz. |
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