Om Rhythms

Miguel the owner was helpful on my quest for a gift,
I usually order stuff online, but I’d like to patronize this nice guy’s business. The price is just right esp. in a tourist area. The store has unique selections of ethnic purses, clothing and other gift items.
Great shopping destination,

This place has an awesome vibe. Weirdly cool techno-​sitar and tabla rocked my world as I browsed the colorful hemp clothing and authentic statues and ornaments. I ended up buying a singing bowl and a scarf. The owner threw in a 15% off discount for like no reason. I didn’t complain!

Loved this store! It had such a good vibe when I 1^st walked in… the music was so relaxing and along with the incense… and the lighting, it was just a great atmosphere. The guy who I think may have been the owner was so helpful and knowledgable. Very nice guy and very welcoming. I’m definitely coming back!

I absolutely love this store… I’ve been to their Santa Cruz and Monterey locations and both places are amazing… the items they sell are beautiful, their statuary is amazing and the feel of both locations are magical… a must see for anyone who passes by…

Awww, I wish I took a picture when I went here!
Dang!
Om Rhythms is a store that retails Hindu-​related merchandise. There is a LOT to see (and smell!) in this store. I cannot even start. Hehe.
So I went to Monterey today and did a little sight-​seeing and lunch. While coming from Cannery Row back to parking, I caught a glimpse of this store, right near Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory. «Hmm, imma check this one out.» me thought.
Lo and behold the scent of a thousand Vishnus!
The moment I entered the store, the scent of incense hit me right away. Very very aromatic.
Upon entrance, I saw a lot of Middle-​Eastern fashioned clothing for women, mostly. A lot of colorful ethnic shoulder bags and knitted scarves. I was able to hold myself from asking the gentleman who seemed to be the owner, the price for one of the bags. It looked very colorful, with a unique design. I was pretty sure the people at work would think it was an ugly-​looking bag BUT my Indian friends will definitely love it. Also, I ALMOST bought a belly-​dancing skirt. First of all, I don’t belly dance, second, even if I did, I had enough belly jelly to wiggle when I dance. The belly dancing skirts were 50% off… Holy Shiva!
Om Rhythms was playing some kind of Hindu-​trance music kinda. It blended so well with the smell of the incense. I walk towards the other end of the store and see that they have plenty of brass bowls. You know, the kind that produces this surround-​sound ringing when sweeping pressure is applied around the rim. Alllllmost bought one for $ 130. They also have character figures of the Hindu gods and scented candles. They even have incense sticks that are cannabis-​scented! I’m sure I didn’t have the urge to buy that.
So lots of ethnic clothes, ethnic jewelry (pretty!) and Hindu symbols, including Shiva and Vishnu. Brass bowls, bells, knitted items…
The gentleman who was there was very calm and nice. When I walked into the store, I had to ask him what the store’s name was (so I can check in at Unilocal) and he said something like «omriddum»… I may have appeared perplexed although I said «Oh OK!» that’s why he left shortly and brought back a business card. So nice!
Prices of the goods vary from cheap to pricey. Had the brass bowls been between $ 20-​$ 40, I might probably be ringing the whole neighborhood now. Those brass bowls are super keeeewl! The gentleman didn’t even complain or say anything about how I lingered in the brass bowl area and not buy anything!
With that said, I am surely coming back to this store. When I do, imma buy that bowl.
Word.

Buyer beware! I purchased a beautiful purple skirt and only got to wear it twice when it started falling apart. I took it back and the owner told me he would not even exchange it for another. I was told I put it in the dryer and that was the reason the stitching came apart and I had two gaping holes in it while I was wearing it. The clothes are beautiful but there is no guarantee they will last! I paid $ 45 for a skirt I got to wear twice and throw away!