Thirsty pigeons

meeting thirst


ended up bathing


ready to take off

It was around eight in the morning on this tuesday.
These pigeons on that chilly morn were busy meeting
thirst by the overflow water.One joined by the other formed
a group and started enjoying,thereby fluttering their wings,
taking bath.With water slowing down they too made their
way back...It was a nice scene for my eyes and thanks to my camera,
for i could zoom clearly quite a far distance from 8th floor.

Okayama

A perfect spot for nature lovers..Pune Okayama Friendship garden.
During my visit to Pune this month,i got to spend
a fine sunday morning cherishing nature's beauty and working on
my photography skills too.Find more pics here.

VANDE MATARAM

Our National song composed by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee,
appears in the Bengali novel Anand Math.
The English traslation of Vande Mataram rendered by
Shri Aurobindo,is considered to be the "official" and best.
The first stanza of this song has
been given the status of our national song.

Bankim Chandra

Here is the song:
Vande Mataram,Vande Mataram
Sujalam,Suphalam,
Malayaj Shitalam.
Sashya Shyamalam Mataram,
Vande Mataram.
Shubhrajyotsnam,Pulakityaminim,
Phullakusumita Drumadala Shobinim,
Suhasinim,Sumadhura, Bhashisim,
Sukhadam,Varadam,Mataram!
Vande Mataram! Vande Mataram!

Its English version:
I bow to thee,Mother,
richly-watered, richly-fruited,
cool with the winds of the south,
dark with the crops of the harvests,
The Mother!
Her nights rejoicing in theGlory of the moonlight
Her lands clothed beautifully with her trees in flowering bloom,
Sweet of laughter,sweet of speech,
The mother,to thee,I bow.

Happy Independence day all....

Janmashtami

Janmashtami is celebrated to welcome and enjoy Lord Krishna's birth. The birth of Lord Krishna took place when the various planets were in auspicious places. It is said that God chooses a particular time, as to when he will take birth as a human and the planetary systems are adjusted accordingly.

Short Skirts

skirt with graphic print,pocket.
plain top in green.
A square beaded neck piece in red.


short A-line skirt with halter top with neck pleats
and leather boots


printed short skirt and a top with side opening


formal skirt
shirt with a built in collar, piping and a slant pocket.

Gandhi again

Just finished reading "A pinch of salt Rocks an empire" by
Sarojini Sinha.Its all about the salt satyagraha and the historical
Dandi March led by Gandhiji in very simple words.

It ends with the line The 'law-breakers' who stood on the
sea shore at Dandi that day in 1930 achieved much more than
Indian Independence.

My life is my message- Gandhiji

One of my long time wish is fulfilled with my visit to
Sabarmati Ashram.Yes,recently i had been to Bapu's ashram.
A must visit place which gives a complete insight into Gandhiji's life.
More pics here

Papaya chatni

Alu bhaji with papaya chatni and sweet khadi,what a rare,
nice combination!too delicious it was.
dont miss this yummy item if you happen to visit ahmedabad.
This is the hotel.