While staying at the Root Institute in Bodh Gaya, India, I had a rare afternoon free from the course I was involved with to do some meditative photography. The kitchen staff used a simple balance and weight system to measure and prepare food.
I have learned that whatever conclusion you draw about India, the opposite must also be true. I'd like to share one particular example: Bilar, India.
The atmosphere over the Ganges in the morning just before sunset is amazing-- it's like alpenglow that envelops you. I never saw the sun crest the horizon; it simply burned through as soon as it was high enough and strong enough to do so.
Varanasi is one of the holiest and most ancient cities in India. The Ganga (Ganges) which flows along the Eastern edge is sacred to most of India, especially to those who live along its banks.