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Gorakhpur: A City That Showed Israeli Students Ideal Merger Of Cultural And Literary Values (Photo Feature)

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Journeys, whether long or short, always teach you something. For writers like us they are the best means to rise above writer’s block. Last month I happened to visit Gorakhpur, situated in underdeveloped eastern part of Uttar Pradesh, to attend a seminar organized by Aavartan Magazine devoted to  quality research pertaining to social and environmental concerns. This research journal in the past has published excellent papers which have revealed lesser known facets of critical issues. This time Aavratan organized a seminar in coordination with  Deen Dayal Upadhyay University situated in Gorakhpur. The seminar was dedicated to promotion of Hindi- the official language of India. The star attraction of the event was the presidential speech by Dr. Genadi Shlomper, who happened to be Hindi Instructor at East Asia Department, Tel Aviv University, Israel.

It was a pretty interesting experience to hear from Dr.Genadi about his involvement with Hindi during formative years of his  career. His insights proved to be an eye-opener for huge crowd which had gathered there to listen a foreign visitor throwing light on worth of dealing in Hindi! After all, despite constitutional obligations Hindi has failed to get status of national language. Even in routine life of an average Indian enjoying upper middle class stature Hindi enjoys position of illegitimate wife!  Indians have beaten Englishmen in exhibiting their love for Victorian ideals and, of course, for English. Besides Dr. Genady,  listeners also had a wonderful opportunity to hear Israeli students pursuing Hindi language course at Tel Aviv University. Offir Mizrahi, Tal Gorsky, Matan Massika, Yakir Dahari, Alexandra Fer and Adi Fischer who were visiting various parts of India to understand the essence of Hindi in more refined manner had so many interesting tales to narrate regarding their experiences which they gathered during their current visit.

The photo feature specifically deals with places which I came to visit along with Israeli delegation comprising of students. We were mainly interested in seeing places around Gorakhpur rich in cultural terms. That included Gorakhnath Temple, Kushinagar associated with cremation of Gautam Buddha and Maghar which marks the spot of Kabir’s cremation. Gorakhpur has literary significance as well since great literary personalities like Firaq Gorakhpuri and Sachchidananda Hirananda Vatsyayan ‘Agyeya’ were associated with this city. Ageyeya was born in Kushinagar district.

Overall, it was a rewarding trip since it enlightened both head and heart. It’s time to let pictures tell the whole story about the various episodes of this beautiful journey. Interestingly, Dr. Genady was reluctant to tour this city since the place lacked desired cultural value. However, at the end of visit, he appeared to be overwhelmed after witnessing glorious facets of Indian history at such isolated places in this region especially temple and tomb of Kabeer standing adjacent to each other! 

 

It's always a good thing for a human soul to have glimpse of the world outside from a train's window :-)

It’s always a good thing for a human soul to have glimpse of the world outside from a train’s window 🙂

An important place! The Non-cooperation movement started by Mahatma Gandhi ended abruptly due to violent clash between the freedom fighters and Britishers at this place! That led to death of many policemen posted at police station when it was set ablaze on fire by the protestors.

An important place! The Non-cooperation movement started by Mahatma Gandhi ended abruptly due to violent clash between the freedom fighters and Britishers at this place! That led to death of many policemen posted at police station when it was set ablaze on fire by the protestors.

Beaty of small Indian railway stations always fascinate me :-) Such a cute name: Kusumhi :P :P

Small Indian railway stations always fascinate me 🙂 Such a cute name: Gauri Bazaar 😛 😛

 

Gorakhpur Station. Felt Happy On Being Land Of Great Yogi Gorakhnath Ji :-)

Gorakhpur Station. Felt Happy On Being Land Of Great Yogi Gorakhnath Ji 🙂

Another View Of Gorakhpur Station :-)

Another View Of Gorakhpur Station 🙂

A View Of The Gorakhpur City :-)

A View Of  Gorakhpur City 🙂

Deen Dayal Upadhyay University,

Deen Dayal Upadhyay University, Gorakhpur.

That's U.G.C. Guest House Where We All Stayed During Aavrtan's Program Organised In Tandem With DDU University, Gorakhpur.

That’s U.G.C. Guest House Where We All Stayed During Aavartan’s Program Organised In Tandem With DDU University, Gorakhpur.

That's how the day began for all of us each day during three day stay in Gorakhpur :-) All Of Us Enjoying Breakfast :-)

That’s how the day began for all of us each day during three day stay in Gorakhpur 🙂 All Of Us Enjoying Breakfast 🙂

Dr. Genady Making Alexandra Rehearse Her Lesson Before The Start Of Program At University :-)

Dr. Genady Making Alexandra Rehearse Her Lesson Before The Start Of Program At University 🙂

Offir whose Hindi was better than others in discussion with Mr. Genady :-)

Ofir whose Hindi was better than others in discussion with Mr. Genady 🙂

Seminar Organized By Aavartan And DDU University In Progress At University's Hindi Department :-)

Seminar Organized By Aavartan And DDU University In Progress At University’s Hindi Department 🙂

The Event Also Witnessed Release Of New Edition Of Research Journal Named Aavartan :-) Along With Professsors From Gorakhpur Univesrity One Could Also Notice Dr. Genady Shlomper, Vaibhav Mani Tripathi And Editor-In-Chief Of This Journal Dr. Shafique Ahmed!

The Event Also Witnessed Release Of New Edition Of Research Journal Named Aavartan 🙂 Along With Professsors From Gorakhpur Univesrity One Could Also Notice Dr. Genady Shlomper, Vaibhav Mani Tripathi And Editor-In-Chief Of This Journal Dr. Shafique Ahmed!

Mainstream Hindi Newspapers Gave Proper Coverage To This Event :-)

Mainstream Hindi Newspapers Gave Proper Coverage To This Event 🙂

In My Eyes This Poster Explains Why Hindi Never Gets Proper Place In India! This Poster Was Displayed Not Very Far From Gorakhpur University :P

In My Eyes This Billboard Explains Why Hindi Never Gets Proper Place In India! This Poster Was Displayed Not Very Far From Gorakhpur University 😛

But I hope these beautiful souls from Israel will keep loving Hindi :-) From Left: Matan Massika, Adi Fischer, Yakir Dahari, Tal Gorsky and Ofir Mizrahi.

But I hope these beautiful souls from Israel will keep loving Hindi 🙂 From Left: Matan Massika, Adi Fischer, Yakir Dahari, Tal Gorsky and Ofir Mizrahi.

Inside Principal's Office At Government School At Bhathat, Gorakhpur For Right Reasons :P Myself Right Behind Adi, Alexandra and Vaibhav Mani Tripathi Ji. Vaibhav Ji Played An Instumental Role In Organising Most Of The Programmes During This Tour.

Inside Principal’s Office At Government School At Bhathat, Gorakhpur For Right Reasons 😛 Myself Right Behind Adi, Alexandra and Vaibhav Mani Tripathi Ji. Vaibhav Ji Played An Instrumental Role In Organising Most Of The Programmes During This Tour.

Highly Disciplined Students Of Patel Smarak Inter College Garlanding Israeli Hindi Students :-)

Highly Disciplined Students Of Patel Smarak Inter College Garlanding Israeli Hindi Students 🙂

Students Were Really Very Excited To Meet Foreign Students :-)

Our Students Were Really Very Excited To Meet Foreign Students 🙂

Students Listening Very Consciously Speech Of Dr. Genady :-)

Students Listening Very Consciously Speech Of Dr. Genady 🙂

This Inter College Has Lots Of Trees Inside Its Premises :-) A Good Job On Part Of College Administration!!

This Inter College Has Lots Of Trees On Its Campus 🙂 A Good Job On Part Of College Administration!!

Greenery Prevailed On Road Leading To Bhathat From Gorakhpur!

Greenery Prevailed On Road Leading To Bhathat From Gorakhpur!

Places Close To Bhathat Are Famous For Making Images Of Terracotta!

Places Close To Bhathat Are Famous For Making Images Of Terracotta!

Beautiful Terracota Images :-)

Beautiful Terracotta Images 🙂

Great Art :-)

Great Art 🙂

Terracotta's Lord Krishna :P

Terracotta’s Lord Krishna 😛

Shiva Carved With Help Of Terracotta :-)

Shiva Carved With Help Of Terracotta 🙂

This Cute Ganesha Looked Very Charming :-)

This Cute Ganesha Looked Very Charming 🙂

They are the makers of these beautiful images from terracotta! Hope Lord keeps these blessed souls truly happy :-)

They are the makers of these beautiful images from terracotta! Hope Lord keeps these blessed souls truly happy 🙂

Outside Gorakhnath Temple :-)

Outside Gorakhnath Temple 🙂

This Magnificent Temple Belongs To Nath Sampradaya Started By Yogi Matsyendranath :-)

This Magnificent Temple Belongs To Nath Sampradaya Started By Yogi Matsyendranath 🙂

Beautiful Statues Of Various Yogis Inside The Temple :-)

Beautiful Statues Of Various Yogis Inside The Temple 🙂

Impressive Statue Of Lord Shiva Placed Inside The Temple :-) Om Namah Shivay :-)

Impressive Statue Of Lord Shiva Placed Inside The Temple 🙂 Om Namah Shivay 🙂

That's Bheem Ji In Sleeping Mudra Inside This Temple :-)

That’s Bheem Ji In Sleeping Mudra Inside This Temple 🙂

That's Lord Gorakhnath Maharaj :-) Jai Gorakhnath Baba Ki :-) Hope His Blessings Always Shows Yogis The Right Way :-)

That’s Lord Gorakhnath Maharaj 🙂 Jai Gorakhnath Baba Ki 🙂 Hope His Blessings Always Shows Yogis The Right Way 🙂

Beautiful Night Scene Inside Gorakhnath Temple :-)

Beautiful Night Scene Inside Gorakhnath Temple 🙂

Gorakhpur Lies In Underdeveloped Part Of Uttar Pradesh But It Can Still Boast Of Good Hotels Offering Delicious Food :-)

Gorakhpur Lies In Underdeveloped Part Of Uttar Pradesh But It Can Still Boast Of Good Hotels Offering Delicious Food 🙂

It would take a long time to erase memories of this togetherness with Mr. Genady And His Students :-)

It would take a long time to erase memories of this togetherness with Mr. Genady And His Students 🙂

River Rapti :-)

River Rapti 🙂

At Maghar :-) That's Cremation Site Of Saint Kabir :-)

At Maghar 🙂 That’s Cremation Site Of Saint Kabir 🙂

We reached there during evening hours. Deep silence greeted us :-) -)

We reached there during evening hours. Deep silence greeted us 🙂 -)

That's Samadhi Site Of Saint Kabir!

That’s Samadhi Site Of Saint Kabir!

Inside The Kabir Temple Built By The Hindus!

Inside The Kabir Temple Built By The Hindus!

That's Placed Inside This Temple :-)

That’s Placed Inside This Temple 🙂

All Of Us In The Company Of Saint Kabir Ji :-)

All Of Us In The Company Of Saint Kabir Ji 🙂

That's Description About This Temple's Origin :-)

That’s Description About This Temple’s Origin 🙂

That's The Structure Built By The Muslims Adjacent To This Temple Which Bears The Tomb Of Kabir!

That’s The Structure Built By The Muslims Adjacent To This Temple Which Bears The Tomb Of Kabir!

Tomb Of Kabir Ji Placed Inside This Structure! It was relatively more peaceful site than temple where one could trace many visitors!

Tomb Of Kabir Ji Placed Inside This Structure! It was relatively more peaceful site than temple where one could trace many visitors!

Before We Move To Kushinagar Let's Taste This Shuddha Chane Ka Sattu :P :P :P

Before We Move To Kushinagar Let’s Taste This Shuddha Chane Ka Sattu 😛 😛 😛

Dr. Genady Dealing With Queries Of Students Of Buddha PG College Situated In Kushinagar! The Students Did Ask Thought- Provoking Questions!!

Dr. Genady Dealing With Queries Of Students Of Buddha PG College Situated In Kushinagar! The Students Did Ask Thought- Provoking Questions!!For Instance What’s The Future Of Hindi In This Age? Dr. Genady Citing Increased Role Of Foreign Companies In India Expected Better Growth Of Hindi In Coming Days.

For Queries Posed By Alexandra In Hebrew All I Had To Say : I Did Know What You Say :P

For Queries Posed By Alexandra In Hebrew All I Came To Say : I Don’t  Know What You Say 😛 😛 😛

Found No Opportunity To Have Conversation With Fischer! However, I realized After Listening Her Speech At University That She Was Pretty Sensitive! And Yet As We Parted Ways At Railway Station On The Last Day She Made It Known: "Aapse Milkar Bahut Khushi Hui". Me Too Felt The Same For Her :-) But With Realization That Modern World Is Not Made For Sensitive Souls!

Found No Opportunity To Have Conversation With Fischer! However, I realized After Listening Her Speech At University That She Was Pretty Sensitive! And Yet As We Parted Ways At Railway Station On The Last Day She Made It Known: “Aapse Milkar Bahut Khushi Hui”. Me Too Felt The Same For Her 🙂 But With Realization That Modern World Is Not Made For Sensitive Souls!

At "Pathik Niwas" in Kushinagar :-) Shuddha Hindi is sometimes tongue twister :-) Anyway, this restaurant did not give the impression that it was run by government :P It was clean and service quite good :P :P :P

At “Pathik Niwas” in Kushinagar 🙂 Shuddha Hindi is sometimes tongue twister 🙂 Anyway, this restaurant did not give the impression that it was run by government 😛 It was clean and service quite good 😛 😛 😛

All Of Us At Hotel Pathik Niwas In Kushinagar :P

All Of Us At Hotel Pathik Niwas In Kushinagar 😛

Hotel Pathik Niwas Exhibited Good Images Of Lord Buddha :-)

Hotel Pathik Niwas Exhibited Good Images Of Lord Buddha 🙂

Another Image Of Buddha At This Restaurant :-)

Another Image Of Buddha At This Restaurant 🙂

However, I Noticed This Beautiful Krishna Painting At Anand's House Who Is Teacher In Gorakhpur!

However, I Noticed This Beautiful Krishna Painting At Anand’s House Who Is Teacher In Gorakhpur!

Standing Before Ramabhar Stupa In Kushinagar. Kushinagar is associated with Parinirvana of Gautam Buddha!

Standing Before Ramabhar Stupa In Kushinagar. It’s  The Place Where Guatam Buddha Was Cremated Kushinagar is associated with Parinirvana of Gautam Buddha!

Inside Ramabhar Stupa :-)

Inside Ramabhar Stupa 🙂

Ruins Of Stupa Inside Ramabhar Temple!

Ruins Of Stupa Inside Ramabhar Temple!

Tol Gorsky And Monk Under The Same Umbrella :P

Tol Gorsky And Monk Under The Same Umbrella 😛

A Huge Peepal Tree Inside Japan-Shri Lankan Temple In Kushinagar!

A Huge Peepal Tree Inside Japan-Sri Lankan Temple In Kushinagar!

Standing Before Japan- Sri Lankan Temple :-)

Standing Before Japan- Sri Lankan Temple 🙂

Inside View Of Sri Lankan- Japan Temple! This is used as place for meditation. I saw many people meditating at this place.

Inside View Of Sri Lankan- Japan Temple! This is used as place for meditation. I saw many people meditating at this place.

Inside Mahaparinirvana Temple which hosts Reclining Buddha!

Inside Mahaparinirvana Temple which hosts Reclining Buddha!

Standing Outside Mahaparinirvana Temple In Kushinagar :-)

Standing Outside Mahaparinirvana Temple In Kushinagar 🙂

That's Recelining Buddha! At This Place He Breathed His Last With Words "Behold now, brethren, I exhort you, saying , decay is inherent in all component things ! Work out your salvation with diligence"

That’s Reclining Buddha! At This Place He Breathed His Last With Words “Behold now, brethren, I exhort you, saying , decay is inherent in all component things ! Work out your salvation with diligence”

This Reclining Statue Built Of Chunar Sandstone Was Discovered By Carlleyl in 1876.

This Reclining Statue Built Of Chunar Sandstone Was Discovered By Carlleyl in 1876.

This Huge Bell Placed Inside Mahaparinirvana Temple Always Manages To Capture The Attention Of Visitors :-)

This Huge Bell Placed Inside Mahaparinirvana Temple Always Manages To Capture The Attention Of Visitors 🙂

The Structures Unearthed During Excavation At This Mahaparinirvana Temple.

The Structures Unearthed During Excavation At This Mahaparinirvana Temple.

Mahaparinirvana Temple :-)

Mahaparinirvana Temple 🙂

Dr. Genady Capturing The Best Moments :-)

Dr. Genady Capturing The Best Moments 🙂

I Came To Witness This Monk Lost In Meditation :-)

I Came To Witness This Monk Lost In Meditation 🙂

Vaibhav Ji Leading From The Front :P Hope We Remain On Right Track :P :P :P

Vaibhav Ji Leading From The Front 😛 Hope They All Remain On Right Track 😛 😛 😛

This Huge Tree Inside Mahaparinirvana Temple Caught My Attention :-) :P

This Huge Tree Inside Mahaparinirvana Temple Caught My Attention 🙂 😛

That's The Temple Built By Myanmar. It's Called Burmese Pagoda!

That’s The Temple Built By Myanmar. It’s Called Burmese Pagoda!

Standinf Before Burmese Pagoda In Kushinagar :-)

Standing Before Burmese Pagoda In Kushinagar 🙂

Beautiful Entrance Of This Temple :-)

Beautiful Entrance Of This Temple 🙂

Must Thank To Lord That I Found Myself In Land Of Buddha :-) Luckily, I have also been to Sarnath!

Must Thank To Lord That I Found Myself In Land Of Buddha 🙂 Luckily, I have Also Been To Sarnath!

Glad To Be In Company Of Such Lovely Ancient Structures!

Glad To Be In Company Of Such Lovely Ancient Structures!

It's Time To Bid Adieu :-) Glad That Our Togetherness Ended On A Happy Note :-)

It’s Time To Bid Adieu 🙂 Glad That Our Togetherness Ended On A Happy Note 🙂

Hope We All Remain Together :-) India Has Always Been Close Ally Of Nations Like Russia And Israel! They Came And Sang For Us Some Popular Bollywood Songs To Mark Their Respect For Hindi. And So It Would Not Be Out Of Tune To Attribute This Song To All Of Them " Chalte-2 Mere Ye Geet Yaad Rakhna Kabhi Alvida Na Kahna :-)" :-) :-) :-)

Hope We All Remain Together 🙂 India Has Always Been Close Ally Of Nations Like Russia And Israel! They Came And Sang For Us Some Popular Bollywood Songs To Mark Their Respect For Hindi. And So It Would Not Be Out Of Tune To Attribute This Song To All Of Them ” Jaaiyein Aap Kaha Jaayenge Ye Nazar Laut Ke Phir Aaayegi :-)” 🙂 🙂 🙂

Departure Makes One Sad! But We Seem To Be Smiling :-)

Departure Makes One Sad! But We Seem To Be Smiling 🙂

Noticed These Children Of Lesser Gods Inside My Train's Compartment! Beautiful Faces Mired In Pain!!

Noticed These Children Of Lesser Gods Inside My Train’s Compartment! Beautiful Faces Mired In Pain!!

Reached In My Own Land! Journeys Always Make Me Feel We Depart To Meet Again :-) Hope To Find Beautiful Faces Once Again In Some Different Land In Some Different Time Period :-) :-)

Reached In My Own Land! Journeys Always Make Me Feel We Depart To Meet Again 🙂 Hope To Find Beautiful Faces Once Again In Some Different Land In Some Different Time Period 🙂 🙂

Must Not Miss This Article In Hindi To Know More About This Indo-Israel Connection 😛

हिंदी सिर्फ हमारी ही नहीं है: इजराइल के हिंदी प्रेमियों के संग गुज़ारे कुछ यादगार लम्हे!

 

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Chunar: A Town Wedded To Mysterious Forces Of Nature (Photo Feature)

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Chunar a small town sandwiched between Mirzapur and Varanasi district is virtually wedded to supernatural forces.  If you happen to be in this city you will surely come to feel what one really means when one says time has come to a standstill! This town as per legends is believed to be the place where Lord Vishnu placed  first step during His Vaman incarnation, and thus,  this place  got its name  “Charanadri”. This in turn got converted to Chunar with advent of time. The place also known as Nainagarh was depicted as place haunted by supernatural events in novel penned by Devaki Nandan Khatri known as Chandrakanta.

Anyway, the popularity of this place rests on Chunar fort built by KIng Vikramaditya of Ujjain to facilitate the meditation of his brother Bharthari, who happened to be a great Yogi. This fort later fell in hands of Mughal rulers via Shershah Suri. Finally it came under British rule and remained in its possession until India gained freedom in 1947.  This place is surrounded by Vindhya Hills. In rainy season, this place is no less than a paradise since greenery prevails everywhere.  The presence of river Ganges provide its a divine touch and so many beautiful waterfalls  located close to this town are like icing on the cake for distant visitors!

Let’s have a glimpse of the beauty which prevails in this area via the photographs.

Chunar Station lies on Howrah-New Delhi route. Many important trains from Allahabad have their stoppage at this Junction station.

Chunar Station lies on Howrah-New Delhi route. Many important trains from Allahabad have their stoppage at this Junction station.Beautiful Landscape before arrival of this station.

Vast Open Fields...

Vast Open Fields…

Rainfall makes train journey visual delight....

Rainfall makes train journey visual delight….

 

Two old ladies engaged in heartfelt conversation....

Two old ladies engaged in heartfelt conversation….

Mirzapur Station....

Mirzapur Station….

India belongs to farmers....

India belongs to farmers….

View outside the train's window...

View outside the train’s window…

Visual Delight...

Visual Delight…

Treat for the eyes....

Treat for the eyes….

Very Close To Arrival Of Dagmagpur Station after which arrives Chunar Junction :P

Very Close To Arrival Of Dagmagpur Station after which arrives Chunar Junction 😛

Express train was running like a passenger train owing to track related problems :P

Express train was running like a passenger train owing to track related problems 😛

Dagmagpur Station Has Arrived :P :P :P

Dagmagpur Station Has Arrived 😛 😛 😛

Unknown Dusty Road. Now that's the rustic charm :-)

Unknown Dusty Road. Now that’s the rustic charm 🙂

Notice That Hills Gain Prominence Before Arrival of Chunar Junction!

Notice That Hills Gain Prominence Before Arrival of Chunar Junction!

Hills are clearly visible if you happen to take road route...

Hills are clearly visible if you happen to take road route…

That's the road which connects my village falling in Mirzapur district with Chunar :P

That’s the road which connects my village falling in Mirzapur district with Chunar 😛

Glimpse Of Road Journey To Chunar!

Glimpse Of Road Journey To Chunar!

Even Road Journey In Rainy Season Is Awesome..

Even Road Journey In Rainy Season Is Awesome..

Chunar Station....

Chunar Station….

Chumar is famous for pottery work. It's known for its Plaster of Paris crafts ...

Chumar is famous for pottery work. It’s known for its Plaster of Paris crafts …

An overview of Chumar Station...

An overview of Chumar Station…

Chnuar Is A Junction station. One trtack leads to Howrah while the other track leads to Shaktinagar ,Tatanagar and etc. In the picture one can see CCM arriving from Chopan route. Other well known trains in this route are Moori Express, Swarna Jayanti Express and Triveni Express.

Chnuar is a Junction station. One track leads to Howrah while the other track leads to Shaktinagar ,Tatanagar and etc. In the picture one can see CCM arriving from Chopan route. Other well known trains in this route are Moori Express, Swarna Jayanti Express and Triveni Express.

 

Not many are aware that a dusty road from Varanasi leads to Chumar via Chunar Ghat. The interesting part of this route is that you get an opportunity to have a boat ride across Ganges. That's the road originating in Varanasi in good shape but as we move towards Chunar it gets converted into dusty road..

Not many are aware that a dusty road from Varanasi leads to Chunar via Chunar Ghat. The interesting part of this route is that you get an opportunity to have a boat ride across Ganges. That’s the road which originates  in Varanasi in good shape but as we move towards Chunar it gets converted into dusty road..

That's the landscape which appears if you happen to take road route to Chunar from Varanasi...

That’s the landscape which appears if you happen to take road route to Chunar from Varanasi…

A well known Shakti Peeth On Varanasi-Chunar road route. It's called Sheetala Maa Temple :-)

A well known Shakti Peeth On Varanasi-Chunar road route. It’s called Sheetala Maa Temple 🙂

Scene Around Chunar Ghat....

Scene Around Chunar Ghat….

Passengers On Way To Catch Boat To Chunar :-)

Passengers On Way To Catch Boat To Chunar 🙂

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Skyline At Chunar Ghat...

Skyline At Chunar Ghat…

Chuar Fort's Rear View From Chunar Ghat Side...

Chuar Fort’s Rear View From Chunar Ghat Side…

This Pontoon Bridge Remains Operational All Through The Year But In Rainy Season This Becomes Dysfunctional ...

This Pontoon Bridge Remains Operational All Through The Year But In Rainy Season This Becomes Dysfunctional …

This permanent bridge is under construction!

This permanent bridge is under construction!

Cool Backdrop ....

Cool Backdrop ….

Nature's Paradise...

Nature’s Paradise…

View Of The Fort From The Boat :-)

View Of The Fort From The Boat 🙂

View Of The Fort On A Day When Dark Clouds Ruled The Roost...

View Of The Fort On A Day When Dark Clouds Ruled The Roost…

Rain waters came to change the face of Ganges...

Rain waters came to change the face of Ganges…

Hard to find suitable phrase to honour the prevailing beauty...

Hard to find suitable phrase to honour the prevailing beauty…

In The Company Of Nature's Beauty...

In The Company Of Nature’s Beauty…

Dance of The Nature...

Dance of The Nature…

Who will love to wipe out such scenes from mind's landscape?

Who will love to wipe out such scenes from mind’s landscape?

 

Magic Of Ganges...

Magic Of Ganges…

 

Beware don't use my cousin Kaanha's this toy steamer to cross the river :P :P :P

Beware don’t use my cousin Kaanha’s this toy steamer to cross the river 😛 😛 😛

That's The Ghat (River Bank) at Chumar's Side...

That’s The Ghat (River Bank) at Chumar’s Side…

Beautiful Shiva Temple ....

Beautiful Shiva Temple ….

Ganges Inside The Chunar Town...

Ganges Inside The Chunar Town…

Passengers from Chunar going to Varanasi...

Passengers from Chunar going to Varanasi…

It's time to wander on the streets of Chunar to understand that some place are cut off from the usual pace of time..

It’s time to wander on the streets of Chunar to understand that some places  are cut off from the usual pace of time..

Chunar being close to Varanasi has developed love for congested lanes..

Chunar being close to Varanasi has developed love for congested lanes..

Rustic charm prevails everywhere in Chunar...

Rustic charm prevails everywhere in Chunar…

Streets Of Chunar...

Streets Of Chunar…

Life goes on...

Life goes on…

Life in a small town is very close to real shades of life....

Life in a small town is very close to real shades of life….

Inside the Chunar Town..

Inside the Chunar Town..

A Popular Corner At Chunar...

A Popular Corner At Chunar…

Streets In Sync With Peace...

Streets In Sync With Peace…

Market Of Chunar...

Market Of Chunar…

Streets In League With Ancient Charm...

Streets In League With Ancient Charm…

Look At The Way Homes Have Been Constructed...Not much different than ones noticed in remote corners of Peru...

Look At The Way Homes Have Been Constructed…Not much different than ones noticed in remote corners of Peru…

The Sky Too Is Witnessing Ancient Appeal...

The Sky Too Is Witnessing Ancient Appeal…

View Of Chunar From The Top ...

View Of Chunar From The Top …

View Of Sanskrit Paathshala...The building in dilapidated state bears testimony to poor state of Sanskrit teaching...

View Of Sanskrit Paathshala…The building in dilapidated state bears testimony to poor state of Sanskrit teaching…

I came to notice that this city has lots of small and big Shiva temple...

I came to notice that this city has lots of small and big Shiva temple…

Shiva Temple In Company Of Flowers..

Shiva Temple In Company Of Flowers..

Shiva Temple In The Company Of Greenery..

Beautiful Flowers…

Showcasing Greenery...

Showcasing Greenery…

Rainy Or Winter season are the perfect period to witness the beauty of flowers..

Rainy Or Winter season are the perfect period to witness the beauty of flowers..

Ancient Shiva Temple Known As Boodhenath Baba Situated Inside Fort of Chunar...

Ancient Shiva Temple Known As Boodhenath Baba Situated Inside Fort of Chunar…

 

Beautiful Kid...

Beautiful Kid…

Innocent Sparrows.. A specie in danger :-(

Innocent Sparrows.. A specie in danger 😦

Cows pretty excited about being clicked :P :P :P

Cows pretty excited about being clicked 😛 😛 😛

View Of Chunar Fort...

View Of Chunar Fort…

View Of The Fort From Distance...

View Of The Fort From Distance…

Chunar Fort Looks More Ancient In Monsoon Period!

Chunar Fort Looks More Ancient In Monsoon Period!

This fort has witnessed so many centuries....

This fort has witnessed so many centuries….

Fort That Survived The Onslaughts Of Time...

Fort That Survived The Onslaughts Of Time…

Saintly Figure Ma Anandmayi Rested At This Place During His Chunar Visit in 50s.

Saintly Figure Ma Anandmayi Rested At This Place During His Chunar Visit in 50s.

Time Changes...

Time Changes…

 

View Of The Fort From A Corner Famous For Dussehara Festival...

View Of The Fort From A Corner Famous For Dussehara Festival…

Got An Opportunity To Visit Nearby Jungle Close To Chunar...

Got An Opportunity To Visit Nearby Jungle Close To Chunar…

Wet Greenery :-)

Wet Greenery 🙂

A Poetic Path Leading To House In Jungle :P

A Poetic Path Leading To House In Jungle 😛

Greenery's Dominance..

Greenery’s Dominance..

Delicious Makuni Ki Litti Being Prepared....

Delicious Makuni Ki Litti Being Prepared….

Litti ( An edible prepared from flour) being prepared :P :P :P

Litti ( An edible prepared from flour) being prepared 😛 😛 😛

Inside The Isolation Of Jungle..

Inside The Isolation Of Jungle..

Connected With The Stillness...

Connected With The Stillness…

Always Very Close To Ganges...

Always Very Close To Ganges…

Close To The Fort..

Close To The Fort..

Shiva Temple And Ganges: Hope They Always Find Me...

Shiva Temple And Ganges: Hope They Always Find Me…

That's The Shiva Temple Always By My Side Since Childhood..

That’s The Shiva Temple Always By My Side Since Childhood..

The Same Shiva Temple From A Different Angle....

The Same Shiva Temple From A Different Angle….

With A Senior Journalist Of Varanasi/Chunar,Shri Rajendra Mishraji. He is also a well knowm social activist.

With A Senior Journalist Of Varanasi/Chunar,Shri Rajendra Mishraji. He is also a well knowm social activist.

Ganges At Evening Hours At Chunar...

Ganges At Evening Hours At Chunar…

Samadhi Site Of One Of The Greatest Saints Of India lying Inside District Court, Mirzapur.

Samadhi Site Of One Of The Greatest Saints Of India lying Inside District Court, Mirzapur.

That's The Place Where He Became One With Supreme Consciousness. Hope His Blessings Continue To Prevail In Our Lives He Was A Great Divine Figure...

That’s The Place Where He Became One With Supreme Consciousness. Hope His Blessings Continue To Prevail In Our Lives. He Was A Great Divine Figure…

His Ashrama At This Secluded Place Situated On Bank Of Ganges..

His Ashrama At This Secluded Place Situated On Bank Of Ganges..

Noticed This Cute Shiva Temple On Bank Of Ganges In Mirzapur...

Noticed This Cute Shiva Temple On Bank Of Ganges In Mirzapur…

Ganges In Mirzapur....

Ganges In Mirzapur….

Ganges In Mirzapur Exhibiting Her Hugeness...

Ganges In Mirzapur Exhibiting Her Hugeness…

Boat And The Passengers ...

Boat And The Passengers …

Evening Hours At Chunar...

Evening Hours At Chunar…

Majestic Sky...

Majestic Sky…

Many Moods Of Sky...

Many Moods Of Sky…

Hope To Find Chunar Again- Native Place Of My Mother...

Hope To Find Chunar Again- Native Place Of My Mother…

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Glimpse Of Village Life: An Ode To Serenity And Simplicity (Photo Feature Part One)

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Rural landscape despite being marred by new sociological aberrations allow one to be in company of serenity and simplicity.  That’s one of the reasons which make me  embrace rural world in all its totality. Have a look at these beautiful images which bear testimony to the fact that nature’s beauty alone has the capacity to provide you real bliss.  This photo feature is in two parts. The first one deals with summer life whereas the part two unfolds life during winters.  Interestingly, the winter scenes belong to my previous trip to my village few months back.

River Yamunaji in Allahabad

River Yamunaji in Allahabad

Hilly Terrain In Lalganj, Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh.

Hilly Terrain In Lalganj, Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh.

My spirit wanders at such places!

My spirit wanders at such places!

Life at its best....

Life at its best….

Scenes outside the train's window as it makes me reach my station Pahara :-)

Scenes outside the train’s window as train makes me reach my station Pahara 🙂

India belongs to farmers!

India belongs to farmers!

Pahara Station That Leads To My Village Kanaura :-)

Pahara Station That Leads To My Village Kanaura 🙂

Overview Of Pahara Station From Atop A Railway Bridge :P

Overview Of Pahara Station From Atop A Railway Bridge 😛

That's Busy Delhi- Howrah Route....

That’s Busy Delhi- Howrah Route….

Outside Pahara Station...

Outside Pahara Station…

Glimpse Of Vindhyanchal Hills !!

Glimpse Of Vindhyanchal Hills !!

The Only Railway Bridge Which Connects All The Four Platforms At Pahara Station!

The Only Railway Bridge Which Connects All The Four Platforms At Pahara Station!

On The Way To My Village...The Only Railway Bridge Which Connects All The Four Platforms At Pahara Station!

On The Way To My Village…

Morning Hours In My Village....

Morning Hours In My Village….

Neemkaudis of Neem Tree :P :P :P

Neemkaudis of my Neem tree 😛 😛 😛

My Neem Tree Planted By The Ancestors...

My Neem Tree Planted By The Ancestors…

Small Shiva Temple At My Old Village Home!!

Small Shiva Temple At My Old Village Home!!

Under The Shade Of My Neem Tree....

Under The Shade Of My Neem Tree….

Why The Calf Is Not Coming With Me :P :P :P

Why The Calf Is Not Coming With Me 😛 😛 😛

The Home Which Witnessed My Ancestors......

The Home Which Witnessed My Ancestors……

The Calf In My Arms Which Refused To Go Away With Kids ha..ha .ha

The Calf In My Arms Which Refused To Go Away With Kids ha..ha .ha

The Same Calf In Sleeping Mode...

The Same Calf In Sleeping Mode…

With The Sweet Cows....

With The Sweet Cows….

Rice Cultivation Is In Process On My Fields....

Rice Cultivation Is In Process On My Fields….

Rice Cultivation....

Rice Cultivation….

Monitoring Rice Cultivation...

Monitoring Rice Cultivation…

Rural Landscape...

Rural Landscape…

Vast Agricultural Fields...

Vast Agricultural Fields…

Village Children Aiming At Green Mangoes :-)

Village Children Aiming At Green Mangoes 🙂

Another Child Playing With His Indigenous Toy :P :P

Another Child Playing With His Indigenous Toy 😛 😛

Serenity ......

Serenity ……

Traces of Greenery In Scorching Summer Heat...

Traces of Greenery In Scorching Summer Heat…

Proof That Metal Road Exists In My Village :P

Proof That Metal Road Exists In My Village 😛

Imagine A Cricket Pitch Right In The Middle Of This Vast Land :-) In fact, we played cricket on one such pitch even as the sun came to breathe fire!!

Imagine A Cricket Pitch Right In The Middle Of This Vast Land 🙂 In fact, we played cricket on one such pitch even as the sun came to breathe fire!!

Imagine the silence which hits such places....

Imagine the silence which hits such places….

These are the places which constitute the essence of my childhood....

These are the places which constitute the essence of my childhood….

Fields near the banks of Ganges....

Fields near the banks of Ganges….

Canals Are Important Means Of Irrigation. However, in Uttar Prdesh Canals have become defunct...

Canals are important means of irrigation. However, in Uttar Prdesh Canals have become defunct…

My best friend reading consciously my latest write-up...Glad that she showed a deep interest in it :P :P :P

My best village friend reading consciously my latest write-up…Glad that she showed a deep interest in it 😛 😛 😛

My Best Village Friend Possess Artistic Temperament...This self-made hand fan is standard evidenece of her artistic bent of mind....

My Best Village Friend Possess Artistic Temperament…This self-made hand fan is standard evidence of her artistic bent of mind….

A Village Kukkur ...I mean A DOGGIE :P :P :P

A Village Kukkur …I mean A DOGGIE 😛 😛 😛

 

The Real Village Of Yesteryear .....

The Real Village Of Yesteryear …..

A Chameleon That I Noticed Many Times ....It appears to be great Shiva Devotee :P :P :P

A Chameleon That I Noticed Many Times ….It appears to be great Shiva Devotee 😛 😛 😛

Former Gram Pradhan Of My Village...

Former Gram Pradhan Of My Village…

And That's The Scene Which Makes Me To Be Madly In Love With My Village....Ganges, The Mother Of Universe, Flows In My Village With All Its Beauty And Grandeur.....

And That’s The Scene Which Makes Me  Madly In Love With My Village….Ganges, The Mother Of Universe, Flows In My Village With All Its Beauty And Grandeur…..

Ganges: The Lifeline Of Bharata....

Ganges: The Lifeline Of Bharata….

Banks Of Ganges Are Confluence Of Peace, Bliss And Divinity :-) :-) :-)

Banks Of Ganges Are Confluence Of Peace, Bliss And Divinity 🙂 🙂 🙂

That's why I Miss My Village So Much...

That’s why I Miss My Village So Much…

Jai Ganga Maiyya Ki.....

Jai Ganga Maiyya Ki…..

I do not need heaven after seeing such scenes...

I do not need heaven after seeing such scenes…

A Right Place To Enter In Meditation...

A Right Place To Enter In Meditation…

Evening Prevails Upon The Banks...

Evening Prevails Upon The Banks…

Ganges In Evening Hours....

Ganges In Evening Hours….

Hope Mother Ganges Always Takes Care Of Me Amid Maya Of The Lord....

Hope Mother Ganges Always Takes Care Of Me Amid Maya Of The Lord….

Captured two naughtiest boys :P They are also part of our Village cricket team :P :P :P

Captured two naughtiest boys 😛 They are also part of our Village cricket team 😛 😛 😛

Myself At My Ancestral Home....A Place That Keeps Me Connceted To My Chilhood...Hope This Place Never Loses Its Majestic Aura!!!

Myself At My Ancestral Home….A Place That Keeps Me Connected To My Childhood…Hope This Place Never Loses Its Majestic Aura!!!

Evening Prevails....Mornings and Evenings Hold A Special Meaning In Rural World...Their Beauty Is Unmatched...

Evening Prevails….Mornings and Evenings Hold A Special Meaning In Rural World…Their Beauty Is Unmatched…

Time To Catch Train To Allahabad!

Time To Catch Train To Allahabad!

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Varanasi: The City Of Moksha (Salvation)-Photo Feature

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Varanasi is one of the oldest living cities in world. A city which believes in living life to its fullest. It teaches us the art to associate with life in a fun-filled way. It’s a city which is sandwiched between traditional values and modern beliefs, wherein traditional vibes enjoy an upper hand over global ideas! It’s also a city where life enjoys a wide space even in most congested lanes. The city cries foul about encroachments yet congested lanes constitute the heart of city pulsating with cultural, spiritual, literary and colourful happenings. Needless to state its popularity has transcended national boundaries. It’s one of the cities which enjoy constant arrival of foreign tourists from distant lands. It’s strange to notice that dusty lanes do not disappoint such sophisticated and sensitive foreign visitors, who are really overwhelmed and impressed after interacting with so many unique shades of life at Lord Shiva’s abode! It’s hard to decipher why this city, also known as Kashi, enjoyes so much respect among foreign visitors, but for Indians the reason of its popularity within themselves is so evident: It’s a city which belongs to Lord Shiva known as Vishwanath- the one who rules over the entire universe. He is the one who promotes nothingness yet never allows the colourful life to lose its relevance as long as one finds meaning in it! That’s the reason why people wish to breath their last breath in this city even as the city never misses to offer enough food to every hungry person who happens to venture into this city. And that too everyday-thanks to Goddess Annapoorna who happens to be the giver of food and nourishment! 

My Train To Varanasi Just Left Allahabad Junction's paltform :-)

My Train To Varanasi Just Left Allahabad Junction’s Platform 🙂

Beautiful and serene Ganges :-)

Beautiful and serene Ganges 🙂

And Arrives Varanasi-The City Of Lord Shiva :-)

And Arrives Varanasi-The City Of Lord Shiva 🙂

 

The City Close To My Heart :-)

The City Close To My Heart 🙂

Varanasi : One of the oldest living cities in the world :-)

Varanasi : One of the oldest living cities in the world 🙂

The Square (read crossing) always enjoys a heavy traffic in Varanasi :-)

The Square (read crossing) always enjoys a heavy traffic in Varanasi 🙂

You will not find streets empty in Varanasi :P

You will not find streets empty in Varanasi 😛

Mall Culture Also Prevails In Varanasi :-)

Mall Culture Also Prevails In Varanasi 🙂

Photogenic Kids Playing In One Of The Lanes In Varanasi :P

Photogenic Kids Playing In One Of The Lanes In Varanasi 😛

Varanasi Breathes In Lanes :-)

Varanasi Breathes In Lanes 🙂

Every time I Visit Varanasi I Always Notice Streets In Making :P

Every time I Visit Varanasi I Always Notice Streets In Making 😛

Benaras Hindu University Hospital

Benaras Hindu University Hospital

 

Roads Spread On The Campus Of Benaras Hindu University Were Not Only Clean But Also Empty!

Roads Spread On The Campus Of Benaras Hindu University Were Not Only Clean But Also Empty!

A Beautiful Road Leading To New Vishwanath Shiva Temple situated on the campus of Benaras Hindu University :-)

A Beautiful Road Leading To New Vishwanath Shiva Temple Situated On The Campus Of Benaras Hindu University 🙂

Benaras Hindu University Has A Huge Campus :-)

Benaras Hindu University Has A Huge Campus 🙂

New Vishwanath Shiva Temple :-)

New Vishwanath Shiva Temple 🙂

Myself Outside The Temple :-)

Myself Outside The Temple 🙂

My Brother-in-Law who works at BHU Hospital Happily Played The Role Of Lensman For Images Which Feature Myself :P

My Brother-in-Law Who Works At BHU Hospital Happily Played The Role Of Lensman For Images Which Feature Myself 😛 The Statue Behind Him Belongs To Sri Madan Mohan Malviya Ji Who Was The Founder Of This Great Benaras Hindu University (BHU)

Beautiful View Of New Vishwanath Temple :-)

Beautiful View Of New Vishwanath Temple 🙂

Inside The Temple :-)

Inside The Temple 🙂

Extremely Beautiful Ceiling :-)

Extremely Beautiful Ceiling 🙂

Beautifully Built Temple :-)

Beautifully Built Temple 🙂

The Temple's Walls Are Full Of Inscriptions Carved On It Over Marble Slabs :-)

The Temple’s Walls Are Full Of Inscriptions Carved On It Over Marble Slabs 🙂

Nandi The Bull : Vehicle Of Lord Shiva :P

Sri Nandi The Bull : Vehicle Of Lord Shiva 😛

Greenery Is In Abundance :-)

Greenery Is In Abundance 🙂

Nand The Bull Also Acts As Transmitter :P Devotees Of Shiva Believe That Whatever One Speaks Into The Ears Of This Bull Reaches Straight To Lord Shiva :-) My Brother-in-Law Did Not Miss The Opportunity :P

Sri Nandi The Bull Also Acts As Transmitter 😛 Devotees Of Shiva Believe That Whatever One Speaks Into The Ears Of This Bull Reaches Straight To Lord Shiva 🙂 My Brother-in-Law Did Not Miss The Opportunity 😛

For Me It Was Enough That I Came To Have The Company Of Nandi Maharaj :P

For Me It Was Enough That I Came To Have The Company Of Nandi Maharaj 😛

On The Stairs Leading To Lord Shiva :-)

On The Stairs Leading To Lord Shiva 🙂

Happy Divine Moments :-)

Happy Divine Moments 🙂

Enveloped in divinity :-)

Enveloped in divinity 🙂

The Simple Structure Behind Brother-in-Law Is Used By The Devotees To Engage In Chanting Mantras :-)

The Simple Structure Behind Brother-in-Law Is Used By The Devotees To Engage In Chanting Mantras 🙂

Rose Garden :-)

Rose Garden 🙂

Extremely Beautiful View Of Temple :-)

Extremely Beautiful View Of Temple 🙂

Evening Arrives :-)

Evening Arrives 🙂

It's A Two Storey Temple :-)

It’s A Two Storey Temple 🙂

Glad To Notice Sri Adi Sankara's Bhaja Govindam Strotam :-)

Glad To Notice Sri Adi Sankara’s Bhaja Govindam Strotam 🙂

Lord Shiva's Statue On First Floor :-) Jai Shiva :-)

Lord Shiva’s Statue On First Floor 🙂 Jai Shiva 🙂

That's The Statue Of Lord Shiva Situated On The First Floor :-) Om Namah Shivay :-)

That’s The Statue Of Lord Shiva Situated On The First Floor 🙂 Om Namah Shivay 🙂

Beautiful Ceiling That I Noticed On First Floor :-)

Beautiful Ceiling That I Noticed On First Floor 🙂

Also Notice Sri Laxmi- Narayana Ji's Statues :-) Salutations To Both Of Them :-)

Also Noticed Sri Laxmi- Narayana Ji’s Statues 🙂 Salutations To Both Of Them 🙂

 

Complete Srimad Bhagavad Gita Inscribed On One Single Marble Slab :-) Jai Sri Krishna :-)

Complete Srimad Bhagavad Gita Inscribed On One Single Marble Slab 🙂 Jai Sri Krishna 🙂

Also Noticed Sri Gautam Buddha In A Shiva Temple :-)

Also Noticed Sri Gautam Buddha In A Shiva Temple 🙂

One Feels Great Peace Of Mind At This Place :-)

One Feels Great Peace Of Mind At This Place 🙂

Goddess Durgaji's Statue Inside The Temple :-) My Pranama To The Mother Of Cosmos :-)

Goddess Durgaji’s Statue Inside The Temple 🙂 My Pranama To The Mother Of Cosmos 🙂

Brother-in-Law Sitting Under In Meditative Mudra Under Ashoka Tree :-) That's The Same Tree Under Which Sitaji Sat When She Was Held Captive At Lanka. It's Believed That This Tree Has The Power To Make You Rise Above All Worries :-)

Brother-in-Law Sitting  In Meditative Mudra Under Ashoka Tree 🙂 That’s The Same Tree Under Which Sri Sitaji Sat When She Was Held Captive At Lanka. It’s Believed That This Tree Has The Power To Make You Rise Above All Worries 🙂

Kanha My Cute Cousin Really Taken Aback On Seeing Me Leaving Varanasi. He Came To Bid Me Goodbye :-) Relax! I will Come Again And Again :P :P :P

Kanha My Cute Cousin Really Taken Aback On Seeing Me Leaving Varanasi. He Came To Bid Me Goodbye 🙂 Relax! I will Come Again And Again 😛 😛 😛

Hope Lord Shiva's Blessings Always Keep Me In State Of Bliss :-)

Hope Lord Shiva’s Blessings Always Keep Me In State Of Bliss 🙂

Mother Ganges At Mirzapur Which I Noticed While Going To My Village From Varanasi :-)

Mother Ganges At Mirzapur Which I Noticed While Going To My Village From Varanasi 🙂

 

 

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Allahabad: A City Wherein Global Salutes The Local (Photo Feature Part 3)

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I have no hesitation in admitting that Allahabad (ancient name Prayag) redefined my beingness.It made me down-to earth, allowing me to view life in its true shades. Although I tried my best to capture all the shades of Allahabad, I am sure I would have missed some beautiful locations. I hope  future writers would explore these untouched places in a colourful way. However, in the last part of the photo feature, I have shifted my attention from modern landscape of Allahabad to areas which still remind of the ancient times. Infrastructural bottlenecks prevented me from using state-of-the-art technology in capturing  the images and that made me bit depressed. However, now in the aftermath of the publication of photo features, I feel pretty satisfied that I still came to do some good work. These photo features are a tribute to great city Allahabad- my birthplace. A city that taught me how to emerge successful in rising above contradictions to have glimpse of the Absolute!

 

Such roads making their way through dusty colonies of Allahabad remind me of Varanasi! This road connects Anand Bhawan area with Katra. Katra is area very ppular among middle class section of Allahabad. It's also most favourite destination of student; after all, it lies close to Allahabad University :-)

Such roads making their way through dusty colonies of Allahabad remind me of Varanasi! This road connects Anand Bhawan area with Katra. Katra is very poular among middle class section of Allahabad. It’s also most favourite destination of students; after all, it lies close to Allahabad University 🙂

This area resembles Varanasi city in its style and mannerism!

Katra resembles Varanasi city in its style and mannerism!

It was cold and foggy when I came to visit Katra but observe the rush at this place. On ordinary days, this popular crossing at Katra is so full of people that traffic policemen are reduced to caricature of sorts while managing them!

It was cold and foggy when I came to visit Katra but observe the rush at this place. On ordinary days, this popular crossing at Katra is so full of people that traffic policemen are reduced to caricature of sorts while managing them!

This road needs no introduction for Allahabadis :P It's University Road :-)

This road needs no introduction for Allahabadis 😛 It’s University Road 🙂

One of the eminent hostels associated with Allahabad University. It's named after Sir Sunder Lal, who in 1906 became the the first Indian Vice Chancellor of Allahabad University! He was by profession an advocate, who later also served as High Court Judge.

One of the eminent hostels associated with Allahabad University. It’s named after Sir Sunder Lal, who in 1906 became the the first Indian Vice Chancellor of Allahabad University! He was by profession an advocate, who later also served as High Court Judge.

Right in front of one of the gates of Allahabad University!

Right in front of one of the gates of Allahabad University-Oxford of the East !

 

One of things which separates Allahabad University from Benaras Hindu University is the quality of roads spread in University area :P :P .. The streets adjacent to Benaras Hindu University are so much in love with potholes that all the time you have to look downwards with fear ha..ha ..ha ..That's not the case in Allahabad :P :P :P

One of the things which separates Allahabad University from Benaras Hindu University, Varanasi,  is the quality of roads spread in University area 😛 😛 .. The streets adjacent to Benaras Hindu University are so much in love with potholes that while walking  you have to look downwards  all the time with fear ha..ha ..ha ..That’s not the case in Allahabad 😛 😛 😛

On The Campus Of Allahabad University :-)

On The Campus Of Allahabad University 🙂

Once upon a time I always ventured on these beautiful situated on the Allahabad University's Campus :-)

Once upon a time I always ventured on these beautiful  roads situated on the Allahabad University’s Campus 🙂

A beautiful park on the campus of University..Notice no love birds are present :P :P :P

A beautiful park on the campus of University..Notice no love birds are present 😛 😛 😛

In my days it was not a Central University. Today, it has attained the status of being a Central University!

In my days it was not a Central University. Today, it has attained the status of being a Central University!

Road adjacent to Allahabad University...When you move ahead on this road arrives Prayag Railway Station!

Road adjacent to Allahabad University…When you move ahead on this road arrives Prayag Railway Station!

Loitering on these University Roads was one of the main activities of College Days!

Loitering on these University Roads was one of the main activities during College days!

Don't be confused :P We are still inside University's Campus :P :P :P

Don’t be confused 😛 We are still inside University’s Campus 😛 😛 😛

Notice the activities on main Univesrity Road. Streets remain the same but faces of students get changed!

Notice the activities on main University Road. Streets remain the same but faces of students get changed!

Main Katra Market!

Main Katra Market!

A prominent Goddess Kaliji temple at Katra, Allahabad !

A prominent Goddess Kaliji temple at Katra, Allahabad!

This time Lord Hanuman Ji is resting inside the Temple : -)

This time Lord Hanuman Ji is resting inside the Temple : -)

One of the street crossings at Katra :-)

One of the street crossings at Katra 🙂

A glimpse of life at Katra!

A glimpse of life at Katra!

Lonely Road in Allahabad :P

Lonely Road in Allahabad 😛

The most prominent Sports Complex in Allahabad! It's named after movie superstar Amitabh Bachchan, who hails from this city :-)

The most prominent Sports Complex in Allahabad! It’s named after movie superstar Amitabh Bachchan, who hails from this city 🙂

Maharana Pratap Crossing :-)

Maharana Pratap Crossing 🙂

It's getting dark :-)

It’s getting dark 🙂

CMP Degree College in Allahabad- a constituent college of Allahabad Univesity. It has produced great students in past. And so when I hear about stories of viloence, disruption of studies on its campus, it really sadddens me! I have been student of this college and we remember that in our batch most of the students came to score more than students of Allahabad University!

CMP Degree College in Allahabad- a constituent college of Allahabad University. It has produced great students in past. And so it really saddens me when I hear about stories of violence, disruption of studies on its campus.  I had been student of this college and we remember that in our batch most of the students came to score more than students of Allahabad University in prominent subjects like Philosophy, English Literature, Physics and etc. !

great discussions. Long Live This Cute Tree :P :P :P

And under this great tree Philosophy and English Literature students often had great discussions. Long Live This Cute Tree 😛 😛 😛

At this place it was so hard to control the tears..At this place I found some great teachers like Anand Srivastava Sir, Ghatak Sir and many others who imparted so many values to young and fresh minds like us! In fact, they were generous enough to give additional lectures in staff room during lunch hours!

At this place it was so hard to control the tears..At this place I found some great teachers like Anand Srivastava Sir (Philosophy), K K Ghatak Sir (English Literature), K C Srivastava (Ancient History)  and many others who imparted so many  values to young and fresh minds like us! In fact, they were generous enough to give additional lectures in staff room during lunch hours!

Road that led to English Lectures in those days :-)

Road that led to English Lectures in those days 🙂

The park in which my science department friends played cricket during Chemistry hours :P

The park in which my science department friends played cricket during Chemistry hours 😛

I hope new students who become part of this great college would keep its standards high. I am happy to notice that most of my friends from this college of that batch, from both Arts and Science Wings, have done exceptionally well in their post college lives! And I should not hesitate that I also fell in love with someone at this place :-)

I hope new students who become part of this great college would keep its standards high. I am happy to notice that most of my friends from this college of that batch, from both Arts and Science Wings, have done exceptionally well in their post college lives! And I should not hesitate to state that I also fell in love with someone at this place 🙂

 

This cute Krishna Temple in Meerapur area makes me smile. That's because this area has prominent Shakti Peeths of Allahabad: Lalita Devi Temple And Kalyani Devi Temple!

This cute Krishna Temple in Meerapur area makes me smile. That’s because this area has prominent Shakti Peeths of Allahabad: Lalita Devi Temple And Kalyani Devi Temple!

Entrance gate of Krishna Pranaami Temple :P ..Name itself is so cute :P

Entrance gate of Krishna Pranami Temple 😛 ..Name itself is so cute 😛

Goddess Lalita Devi Temple In Meerapur Area! It's one of the Shakti Pithas in Allahabad!

Goddess Lalita Devi Temple In Meerapur Area! It’s one of the Shakti Pithas in Allahabad!

Goddess Lalita Deviji :-0

Goddess Lalita Deviji 🙂

Actvities like Ved Paatha always takes place inside Lalita Devi Temple :-) Sadly, I could not get a better image :-(

Actvities like Ved Paatha always takes place inside Lalita Devi Temple 🙂 Sadly, I could not get a better image 😦

Outside Kalyani Devi Temple :-) Beautiful structure :-)

Outside Kalyani Deviji Temple 🙂 Beautiful structure 🙂

Inside View Of The Kalyani Deviji Temple :-)

Inside View Of The Kalyani Deviji Temple 🙂

Another view of Kalyani Deviji's temple :-)

Another view of Kalyani Deviji’s temple 🙂

And life goes on at its usual pace outside Kalyani Deviji's temple!

And life goes on at its usual pace outside Kalyani Deviji’s temple!

Road Adjacent To Ewing Christian College!

Road Adjacent To Ewing Christian College!

On the way towards Muthiganj :-)

On the way towards Muthiganj 🙂

Life in another part of Allahabad away from the glamour of elite areas like Civil lines :-)

Life in another part of Allahabad away from the glamour of elite areas like Civil lines 🙂

Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission Sevashrama, Allahabad. It was established by by Swami Vijnanananda in year 1908! He was a monastic disciple of Sri Ramakrishna!

Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission Sevashrama, Allahabad. It was established by by Swami Vijnanananda in year 1908! He was a monastic disciple of Sri Ramakrishna!

Front View Of This Important Spiritual Center in Allahabad :-)

Front View Of This Important Spiritual Center in Allahabad 🙂

It has got its own wonderful library! No wonder this Mission is so popular among students!

It has got its own wonderful library! No wonder this Mission is so popular among students!

Meditation room inside this Mission having images of Sri Ramakrishna, Ma Sharda Deviji, Swami Vijnanananda ji and Swami Vivekananda ji!

Meditation room inside this Mission having images of Sri Ramakrishna, Ma Sarada Deviji, Swami Vijnanananda ji and Swami Vivekananda ji!

Books For Sale Inside The Temple :-)

Books For Sale Inside The Temple 🙂

Close Look At The Books :-)

Close Look At The Books 🙂

Havana Taking Place On Occassion Of Vivekananda's Birth Ceremony At The Mission :-)

Havana Taking Place On Occasion Of Vivekananda’s Birth Ceremony At The Mission 🙂

Swami Nikhilatamanandaji, current head of this center in Allahabad, giving lecture on relevance of Swami Vivekananda's views in modern times!

Swami Nikhilatamanandaji, current head of this center in Allahabad, giving lecture on relevance of Swami Vivekananda’s views in modern times!|

Very Conscious Listeners :-)

Very Conscious Listeners 🙂

Swamijis at Ramakrishna Mission are very well-infomed, highly educated and down-to-earth people!

Swamijis at Ramakrishna Mission are very well-informed, highly educated and down-to-earth people!

This tea stall has photo of Anna Hazare :P :P :P

This tea stall has photo of Sri Anna Hazare 😛 😛 😛

Sri Krishna Selling Jewellery :P :P :P

Sri Krishna Selling Jewellery 😛 😛 😛

Khusro Bagh in Allahabad...A place that glimpse about Mughal architecture. It has tombs of tombs of Khusrau Mirza (died 1622), eldest son of emperor Jahangir, Shah Begum, Khusrau's mother (died 1604), a Rajput princess and Jahangir's first wife, and that of Princess Sultan Nithar Begam.

Khusro Bagh in Allahabad…A place that gives glimpse of  Mughal architecture. It has “tombs of Khusrau Mirza (died 1622), eldest son of emperor Jahangir, Shah Begum, Khusrau’s mother (died 1604), a Rajput princess and Jahangir’s first wife, and that of Princess Sultan Nithar Begam.” (Text borrowed from Wiki)

 

This place cultivates best varieties of Guava. This park is about to get the status of National Eco-Knowledge Park!

This place cultivates best varieties of Guava. This park is about to get the status of National Eco-Knowledge Park!

It has been rennovated to attract tourits :-) I am happy that it is close to my house :P

It has been renovated to attract tourist 🙂 I am happy that it is close to my house 😛

Peace prevails here :P

Peace prevails here 😛

Besides Guava trees a large number of mango trees are found here!

Besides Guava trees a large number of mango trees are found here!

As informed earlier such parks in Allahabad are often occupied by students preparing for competitive exams...See how they are engaged in studies :-)

As informed earlier such parks in Allahabad are often occupied by students preparing for competitive exams…See how they are engaged in studies 🙂

Eco friendly Hanumanji inside Khusro Bagh :P

Eco-friendly Hanumanji inside Khusro Bagh 😛

One of the tombs situated inside the Khusro Bagh!

One of the tombs situated inside the Khusro Bagh!

Green house plantation inside the Khusro Bagh!

Green house plantation inside the Khusro Bagh!

Very old Banayan Trees inside Khusro Bagh...If you sit under them you are bound to engage in deep meditation :P

Very old Banayan Trees inside Khusro Bagh…If you sit under them you are bound to engage in deep meditation 😛

Very Beautiful Scene Inside Khusro Bagh...Leaves Everywhere...A Very Striking Image Both Philosophically And Aesthetically :-)

Very Beautiful Scene Inside Khusro Bagh…Leaves Everywhere…A Very Striking Image Both Philosophically And Aesthetically 🙂

It was a delighful sight for me to see cricket match going at such a romantic place :P

It was a delightful sight for me to see cricket match going on at such a romantic place 😛

Cricketers giving a pose :P :P :P

Cricketers giving a pose 😛 😛 😛

I had a hard time bringing this squirrel under the lens :P :P :P

I had a hard time bringing this squirrel under the lens 😛 😛 😛

Such Scenes Make You Fall In Great Romance With Nature :-) :-) :-)

Such Scenes Make You Fall In Great Romance With Nature 🙂 🙂 🙂

Another Tomb Inside Khusro Bagh!

Another Tomb Inside Khusro Bagh!

A flower fallen on ground yet it has such a bright smile :P ..We should be like this flower: Broken and dejected yet always smiling :-) :-) :-)

A flower fallen on ground yet it has such a bright smile 😛 ..We should be like this flower: Broken and dejected yet always smiling 🙂 🙂 🙂 Anyway, it’s called flower of Semal Tree (Bombax cieba)

Khusro Bagh Has Awesome Sight :P

Khusro Bagh Has Awesome Sight 😛

PINKISH BLISS :P :P :P

PINKISH BLISS 😛 😛 :P…

 

That's called Cotton Tree (Bombax ceiba). In India it's called Semal.

That’s commonly called Cotton Tree (Bombax ceiba). In India it’s called Semal and we often notice this tree along the road in Allahabad!

Noticed this depressed motor bike inside Khusro Bagh :P :P :P "Girls don't trust me" :P :P :P

Noticed this depressed motor bike inside Khusro Bagh 😛 😛 😛 “Girls don’t trust me” 😛 😛 😛

May Lord Always Give Enough To Eat These Unfortunate Souls! I wonder why state-governments do nothing for these abandoned souls? It's really sad scene!

May Lord always give such unfortunate souls enough to eat! I wonder why state-governments do nothing for these abandoned souls? It’s really a sad scene!

And these are fortumate souls, who came to take a dip at Sangam during Kumbh Mela..Now they are happily returning back to their respective places! They come from distant lands, facing all sorts of hardships!

And these are fortunate souls, who came to take a dip at Sangam during Kumbh Mela..Now they are happily returning back to their respective places! They come from distant lands, facing all sorts of hardships!

Unlike women from cities, these rural woman are quite tough both physically and mentally! The city women are usually bit lazy types :P :P :P

Unlike women from cities, these rural woman are quite tough both physically and mentally! The city women are usually bit lazy types 😛 😛 😛

Varanasi sees foreign visitors throughout the year but in Allahabad foreign visitors come only special occasions like Kumbh Mela, International Conferences and etc. Here they are seen waiting for train at Allahabad Junction!

Varanasi sees foreign visitors throughout the year but in Allahabad foreign visitors come only during  special occasions like Kumbh Mela, International Conferences and etc. Here they are seen waiting for train at Allahabad Junction!

Hope they had nice experiences in Allahabad :-) :-) :-)

Hope they had nice experiences in Allahabad 🙂 🙂 🙂

A Bird's Eye View Of My Locality From Rooftop Of My House :-) :-)

A Bird’s Eye View Of My Locality From Rooftop Of My House 🙂 🙂

This pic is especially for the likes of Sucheta ji, living in foreign lands :-) I hope Suchetaji, living in USA, at least come to notice one cute activity taking place on Indian roof :P :P

This pic is especially for the likes of Sucheta ji and Carmenji living in foreign lands 🙂 I hope Suchetaji, living in USA,  comes to notice at least one cute activity taking place on Indian roof 😛 😛 Kids from my family having a great time on the rooftop 🙂

Allahabadis love flying kites :-) View of the beautiful sky over my roof :-)

Allahabadis love flying kites 🙂 View of the beautiful sky over my roof 🙂

And these are students of the year :P :P :P

And these are students of the year 😛 😛 😛

Kids engaged in serious discussion right in the middle of the street! Kids have become so serious nowadays :P :P

Kids engaged in serious discussion right in the middle of the street! Kids have become so serious nowadays 😛 😛

This corner at my locality remains quite busy during festivals :-) :-)

This corner at my locality remains quite busy during festivals 🙂 🙂

walking in the middle of the railway tracks! That's why tragedies take place!

A Railway Over-bridge close to my locality!! And notice one guy walking in the middle of the railway tracks! That’s why tragedies take place!

Sports Stadium Belonging To Railways!

Sports Stadium Belonging To Railways!

 

And evening prevails :-)

And evening prevails 🙂

On the road near Baluva Ghat! This area is in old Allahabad!

On the road near Baluva Ghat! This area is in old Allahabad!

Activities Near Baluva Ghat. Well, ghat in India signifies that we are close to the bank of a river!

Activities Near Baluva Ghat. Well, ghat in India signifies that we are close to the bank of a river!

Lord Hanumanji in the making :P :P :P

Lord Hanumanji in the making 😛 😛 😛

Ma Yamuna ji ..She is very dear to Lord Krishna...And I am really disappointed to see so much garbage on its banks..Let's not forget that it's a very busy place owing to religious ceremonies taking place throughout the year.

Ma Yamuna ji ..She is very dear to Lord Krishna 🙂  And I am really disappointed to see so much garbage on its banks..Let’s not forget that it’s a very busy place owing to religious ceremonies taking place throughout the year.

Who has allowed black beauties ( read buffaloes) to take dip in Yamunaji :-( :-( :-(

Who has allowed black beauties (read buffaloes) to take dip in Sri Yamunaji 😦 😦 😦

Scenes around Baluva Ghat made me feel I have traveled back in time!

Scenes around Baluva Ghat made me feel I have traveled back in time!

Black Beauties Have Now Attained Regular Moksha :P :P :P

Black Beauties Have Now Attained Regular Moksha (liberation)  😛 😛 😛

Myself at Khusro Bagh :-)

Myself at Khusro Bagh 🙂

India is land of great rivers and great mountains. It's our duty to keep them clean. Why are we so casual in keeping them in good shape? Hope Sri Yamunaji remains evergreen in this nation. Just see what we have done to her in Delhi area? Let's not the same happens to her in Allahabad. Jai Sri Yamunaji..Pranama to Everybody: Sri Radha Krishna, Gopas, Gopikas And Cows :P :P :P

India is land of great rivers and great mountains. It’s our duty to keep them clean. Why are we so casual in keeping them in good shape? Hope Sri Yamunaji remains evergreen in this nation. Just see what we have done to her in Delhi area!  Let’s not the same happens to her in Allahabad. Jai Sri Yamunaji..Pranama to Everybody: Sri Radha Krishna, Gopas, Gopikas And Cows 😛 😛 😛

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Reference:

Allahabad: A City Wedded To Realism (Photo Feature Part One)

Allahabad: City Of True Beauty, Real Romance And Mysticism (Photo Feature Part 2)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Allahabad: City Of True Beauty, Real Romance And Mysticism (Photo Feature Part 2)

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Many find Allahabad a very tough place to live an honourable life. That’s because  even though it came to enjoy a wonderful divine legacy, it never  ensured  a desired vibrancy for average souls. It never created any scope for living a truly fun-filled life, being all the time involved in dry intellectual activities.  Lack of  proper encouragement on the part of city towards its vast pool of talented brains have now given way to brain drain sort of affair. Many great souls remained an unsung hero in this city. However, what’s amazing is that it keeps on producing great souls at a regular interval! In nutshell, it’s a city of true beauty, real romance and mysticism. The city teaches you how to remain true to life in a real way, making it very clear to any conscious soul that life is not a bed of roses and it is meant to discover new mysteries of nature. Naturally, average souls running after money, fame, beautiful girl, big house, big car and many other cosmetic affairs would always feel disappointed to be part of this city. Having said that, I hope this city learns to truly honour its exceptional souls and also learns to be bit more blissful!  

 

That's one of the major Lord Hanuman Ji's temple situated in the heart of the city.. Anyway, it's so ironic to see love birds engaged in romantic talks at this place :P

That’s one of the major Lord Hanuman Ji’s temples situated in the heart of the city.. Anyway, it’s so ironic to see love birds engaged in romantic talks at this place 😛

The Streets Of Civil Lines Makes People Of Other Areas Jealous :P

The Streets Of Civil Lines Make People Of Other Areas Jealous 😛

Hard To Forget This Guy...During university days, I came to buy so many greta classics, costly magazines at very reasonable rates..And this person made way for all sorts of desired adjustment. He proudly told me that someone from Times of India also came to click image of his magazine corner...This shop is hot favourite among students! Although Internet has affected the sales.

Hard to forget this guy…During university days, I came to buy so many great classics, costly magazines at very reasonable rates..And this person made way for all sorts of desired adjustment. He proudly told me that someone from Times of India also came to click image of his magazine corner…This shop is hot favourite among students! Although Internet has affected the sales, it was good to anticipate the great spirit of his father, also seen in the pic, who digested the change in philosophical way. Now that’s called wisdom!

Quite a romantic place to have tea! It's adjacent Company Garden!

Quite a romantic place to have tea! It’s adjacent Company Garden!

 

When I say it's a romantic place I really mean it too..Just close to this tea shop in Civil Lines are we have many beautiful plant nurseries.. So the air is full of fragrance :P

When I say it’s a romantic place I really mean it too..Just close to this tea shop in Civil Lines area we have many beautiful plant nurseries.. So the air is full of fragrance 😛

Allahabad Museum Inside Chandra Shekhar Azad Park ( Alfred Park or Company Garden). This musuem displays the vehicle which carried the ashes of Mahatma Gandhi for immersion at Sangam and many other articles of great historical significance!

Allahabad’s museum inside Chandra Shekhar Azad Park (Alfred Park or Company Garden). This museum displays the vehicle which carried the ashes of Mahatma Gandhi for immersion at Sangam and many other articles of great historical significance!

This park established in the memory of great revolutionary Chandra Shekhar Azad is now favourite place for morning walkers living in the heart of city.. In the noon time, one notices new- age romance :P Anyway, it's a great place for an outsider wishing some isolated hours!

This park established in the memory of great revolutionary Chandra Shekhar Azad is now favourite place for morning walkers living in the heart of city.. In the noon time, one notices new- age romance 😛 Anyway, it’s a great place for an outsider wishing some isolated hours!

At such places, like this old man, one gets lost in deepest memories hidden in subconsciousness!

At such places, like this old man, one gets lost in deepest memories hidden in subconsciousness!

Company Garden has the honour of having this wonderful Government Public Library. This majestic building built in Gothic style was designed by R. Roskell Bayne. This building is of immense significance since here only Legislative Council for the North Western Province and Oudh held its first meeting on January 8, 1887. Let's not forget it was capital city from of United Provinces from 1902 to 1920! Anyway, I am happy that in my college days and even now I am the most frequent visitor!

Company Garden has the honour of having this wonderful Government Public Library. This majestic building built in Gothic style was designed by R. Roskell Bayne. This building is of immense significance since here only Legislative Council for the North Western Province and Oudh held its first meeting on January 8, 1887. Let’s not forget that Allahabad was capital city  of United Provinces from 1902 to 1920! Anyway, I am happy that in my college days I was the most frequent visitor! Even now also I can be seen here 😛

It's not that one notices only romance in parks..Here most of such parks are occupied by serious students preparing for competitive examinations!

It’s not that one notices only romance in parks..In Allahabad most of such parks are occupied by serious students preparing for competitive examinations!

And those students who are not studying inside Company Park are seen ferociousely involved in Cricket match :P ..This is the biggest park of Allahabad.

And those students who are not studying inside Company Park are seen ferociously involved in Cricket match 😛 ..This is the biggest park of Allahabad.

Just see the vastness of the park that many teams are playing at the same time :P :P :P

Just see the vastness of the park that many teams are playing at the same time 😛 😛 😛

Saint Joseph's College View Which Lies Adjacent To Company Garden :P

Saint Joseph’s college  which lies adjacent to Company Garden 😛

That's the road which connects Company Garden To Civil Lines-the heart of city dominated by glamour and modernity!

That’s the road which connects Company Garden with  Civil Lines-the heart of city dominated by glamour and modernity!

The Mall Culture In Civil Lines!

The Mall Culture In Civil Lines!

Well, this new age glamour does attract me but not for long!

Well, this new age glamour does attract me but not for long!

Statue of Subhas Chandra Bose Amidst Mall Culture :P

Statue of Subhas Chandra Bose Amidst Mall Culture 😛

Laxmi Book House Is First Choice Of Any Journalist! By the way, how many times do you notice cinema hall and prominent magazine/newspaper corner close to each other :P :P :P

Laxmi Book House is first choice of any journalist! By the way, how many times do you notice cinema hall and prominent magazine/newspaper corner close to each other 😛 😛 😛

Palace Theatre enjoys a great place in the memories of all good cinema lovers. It's one of the oldest theaters in the city. However, it's old charm has given way to this new modern appearance ! My choice also witnessed drastic changes from "Thodi Se Bewafai" (1980) to " Ship of Thesus" (2012) at this Palace :P :P :P

Palace Theater enjoys a great place in the memories of all good cinema lovers. It’s one of the oldest theaters in the city. However, its old charm has given way to this new modern appearance ! My choice also witnessed drastic changes from “Thodi Se Bewafai” (1980) to ” Ship of Thesus” (2012) at this Palace Theater 😛 😛 😛

However, this historic cinema hall in old Allahbad, Niranjan, failed to start again. This hall needs to be rennovated at the earliest. Two prominet movies which I came to see when they got realeasd were Richard Attenborough's Gandhi(1982) and Steven Spielber's Jurassic Park (1993).

However, this historic cinema hall in old Allahbad, Niranjan, failed to start again. This hall needs to be renovated at the earliest. Two prominent movies which I came to see here when they got released were Richard Attenborough’s Gandhi(1982) and Steven Spielberg’s Jurassic Park (1993).

Indian Coffee House enjoys a special place in hearts of all literary class. It has witnessed many great literary and political figures carving a niche for themselves at global level since late 50s!

Indian Coffee House enjoys a special place in hearts of all literary class. It has witnessed many great literary and political figures carving a niche for themselves at global level since late 50s!

Resting place of capitalist forces :P

Resting place of capitalist forces 😛

Worried about your future :P Consult him in Civil Lines under this tree :P

Worried about your future 😛 Consult this astrologer  at Civil Lines under this tree 😛

A Tree taken aback by pomp and show at Civil Lines :-(

A Tree taken aback by pomp and show at Civil Lines 😦

Public Service Commission - an office where my father worked as an officer. And we lived in the residence situated on the huge campus of this office. Later, we shifted to Lucknow branch of the same office! Allahabad is city devoted to prominent government offices in Uttar Pradesh. Civil Lines area is mainly occupied by such government institutions.

Public Service Commission – an office where my father worked as an officer. And we lived in the residence situated on the huge campus of this office. Later, we shifted to Lucknow branch of the same office! Allahabad is city devoted to prominent government offices in Uttar Pradesh. Civil Lines area is mainly occupied by such government institutions.

Allahabad is also known for coaching institutes!!

Allahabad is also known for coaching institutes!!

And that's the place where I work: Allahabad High Court :P

And that’s the place where I work: Allahabad High Court 😛

Greenery is in abundance at Allahabad High Court :P :P :P

Greenery is in abundance at Allahabad High Court 😛 😛 😛

Nearly all newspapers have their offices in Civil Lines area. However, Northern India Patrika's office holds a special place in my heart. This is one of the oldest newspapers in India which started in year 1868. It was then named Amrita Bazar Patrika. Today, all good news editors and journalists are by-products of this newspaper. Today it's not that financially successful but editors like V.S. Datta have kept its standards high. V.S Datta, seniormost jourmalist from Allahabad, is its editor since early 60s. And when my first article appeared in print in this newspaper he was the one responsible for its publication. I owe a lot to him for all my accomplishments to him as a writer/journalist. May Lord give him long life and good health!

Nearly all newspapers have their offices in Civil Lines area. However, Northern India Patrika’s office holds a special place in my heart. This is one of the oldest newspapers in India which started in year 1868. It was then named Amrita Bazar Patrika. Today, all good news editors and journalists are by-products of this newspaper. Today it’s  financially not that successful but editors like V.S. Datta have kept its standards high. V.S Datta, senior-most journalist from Allahabad, is its editor since early 60s. And when my first article appeared in print in this newspaper in year 1995 he was the one responsible for its publication. I owe a lot to him for all my accomplishments  as a writer/journalist. May Lord give him long life and good health!

A Journalistic road..The road running parallel to Patrika House!

A Journalistic road..The road running parallel to Patrika House!

Lawyer's Hanuman Temple :P :P :P It's situated close to Allahabad High Court. Most of the lawyers firts have Hanumanji's blessing and then proceed towards their respective chambers :P :P :P ...Well, it's time for now to take a litle break before I come back with Part three of photo feature related with Allahabad :-)

Lawyer’s Hanuman Temple 😛 😛 😛 It’s situated close to Allahabad High Court. Most of the lawyers first have Hanumanji’s blessing and then proceed towards their respective chambers 😛 😛 😛 …

Geeta Niketan Temple In Tula Ram Bagh!

Geeta Niketan Temple In Tula Ram Bagh!

 

These areas are so over-crowded that one thinks twice before paying a vist ! This place is called Kotha Parcha. Courtesy telphone department that I have to come here to buy phone related instruments quite often :-(

These areas are so over-crowded that one thinks twice before paying a visit ! This place is called Kotha Parcha. Courtesy Telephone Department that I have to come here quiet often to buy phone related instruments  😦

One of the busiest rail bridge!

One of the busiest rail bridge!

Pathar Chatti Ramleela Committee's Venue which hosts many programmes related with cause of Hindus! It's situated in Ram Bagh area of Allahabad.

Pathar Chatti Ramleela Committee’s Venue which hosts many programmes related with cause of Hindus! It’s situated in Ram Bagh area of Allahabad.

This Hanumanji's temple in Rambagh is also quite well-known temple in Allahabad :-) Hanumanji rocks in Allahabad :P

This Hanumanji’s temple in Rambagh is also quite well-known temple in Allahabad 🙂 Hanumanji rocks in Allahabad 😛