Friday, October 15, 2010

Dahanu - Bordi - Alibaug - Kashid - Beach Getaways

Favorite Hanuman Mandir insider Alibaug Fort - Alibaug is 120 KM from Mumbai..a good weekend getaway!
Monsoon magic ... watching the traffic from the top of a small hillock near Karnala Bird Sanctuary.

Uphill task ....

Alibaug - Mumbai Road....
Alibaug Beach - during the high tide...

Alibaug Beach
Kashid Beach - About 30 KM from Alibaug..beautiful place for enjoying the beach...amazing waves and a cool picnic spot.
Dusk at Varsoli Beach - About 8 KM from Alibaug. My son trying "Waka Waka" on the beach

Blue skies at the dusk...Varsoli Beach
Beautiful colours of nature...
Inside Alibaug Fort...
Mumbai - Alibaug Road... Lovely monsoon clouds.
Dahanu Beach...
- On the way to Bordi....Some 125 KM from Mumbai towards Gujarat

Kanheri Caves !

Kanheri Caves - Can be approached through the Sanjay Gandhi National Park, Borivili, Mumbai...About 145 plus caves with varied statues of Buddist period give you a glimpse of old times and also a good exercise.


Murud Jhanjira Fort and Beach !

Murud is about 150 KM from Mumbai and comes with a long coastline and an ancient remains of a Fort. It was a wonderful experience on 1st Jan 2010... to be spending time with the family at a comfortable beach resort





Saturday, June 12, 2010

Two Suns on 21st June 2010

2 Suns on 21st June 2010-   NO ONE ALIVE TODAY WILL EVER SEE IT AGAIN.



21st June - the Whole World is waiting for.............

Star Aderoid will be the brightest in the sky, starting 10 June. It will look as large as the sun from naked eye. This will culminate on 21stjune when the star comes within 34.65M miles of the earth. Be sure to watch the sky on june. 21 at 12:30 pm. It will look like the earth has 2 suns.!!  The next time Aderoid may come this close is in 2287

Monday, June 7, 2010

Fruit Salad - A quick evening snack

A bowl of fruts make a quick and refreshing evening snack, especially energy booster to kids
Tips to make: Cut 5 fresh fruits into small pieces, add nuts or dry fruits if interested, add honey or little sugar.  Stir lightly and serve

Medu Vadai (Tamil), Garelu (Telugu)

Mouth watering hot vadai's are all time favorite of many South Indians
Tips to make:  Soak Urdh daal for 3-4 hours, grind them with less water,add salt and finely chopped onions and chilis, make them like donuts shapes and fry them in hot oil.   Serve with sauce or chutney

Sunday, June 6, 2010

Pondicherry Beach, lighthouse and the old shipping dock that lets you drive in midst of the sea

Sunrise in Pondicherry


Sunrise in Pondicherry Beach...near the old shipping dock and lighthouse

Panchamukha Anjaneya Temple, close to Pondicherry

Magnificient Hanuman in his most inspiring form with 5 heads is a sure blessing to Hindu devotees
Panchamukha anjaneya temple is situated 7 kms from Pondicherry on enroute to Dhindivanam in Tamil Nadu

Matri Mandir, Auroville, Pondicherry


Matri Mandir, the meditation hall in Auroville, a divinity in its own form
No religion can claim this world as its own, but all live in intergration here.
That is Auroville, a village in Pondicherry

Garden Maze - Virginia


Said to be one of the largest garden maze's in the world.  This one is located close to Virginia Luray caverns and said to be the running into few miles to come out of the complete maze successfully

White House - The Back Entrance

White House- the Official Residence of President of America, the back entrance

Capitol Hill, The United States Parliament building

Capitol Hill, the Parliament house of United States of America

Abraham Lincoln

The Monument of Abraham Lincoln at Lincoln Memorial  is one of the famous attractions in Washington DC.  Lot to learn from this inspiring leader

Luray Caverns Virginia

Amazing Rock Formations in the Luray Caverns, Virginia
A hour's drive from Washington DC, but an amazing truth that Nature to superior to man anyday!

Friday, June 4, 2010

Thursday, June 3, 2010

Birthdaybash Event Management Company, Chennai, India

Successful Startup of 2009-2010, Birthdaybash Event Management company is a one stop shop for all your celebrations to enjoy a fun filled and fulfilling events like birthdays, anniversaries and corporate parties.
Successful events managed lead them to organize marriages in the recent past.
For details, contact 91-9884031293 or email @ mpbirthdaybash@gmail.com

Transgenders in need of an Identity

Ancient India made them dancers, temple servicers and sex workers
Will Modern India wake up to their call for recognistion, identity, respect and equality?
In this world, after all,they are also human beings and have all rights to live decent lives.

Super 30 Anand Kumar

No Big Talks, No Big Marketing, No Big Money
But 30 children every year hit IIT campuses
All for this Great Man Anand Kumar from Patna, Bihar, India
A Selfless Service paying it all!

Siddharth Jeyakumar- The Fighter

Siddharth Jeyakumar,  greatest inspiration.  Achiever, fighter and a inspiring friend
God Bless you Siddharth as you celebrate your birthday on this June 5th... Enjoy Life!


Cloud Computer? Is it all ?

Share Your Thoughts and Discussion Points!
After all, its all about Cloud!

Wednesday, June 2, 2010

No to beggars in Chennai

Finally a NGO and Government together decided to crub the begging practice in Chennai, India.  Near to few million people who survive with this uncalled profession have to be rehabilitated.  But will the drive last long?  Will this stop crippling children for the sake of begging?  Will this find a new dawn in the city?  Wait and Watch!

Tirupathi Balaji Temple

Tirupathi Lord Balaji Temple is one of the most richest temples in the world.  Thronged by thousands of devotees every day, the temple revenue is said to be the largest achieved from the donations made in the name of the Lord.   One of the most cherished destination for Hindu's across the globe and day by day the number of visitors increase.  Facilities have improved over the years, but the crowds create a fear to first time visitors.   It is believed that what ever is wished here is answered by the Lord.
A view of the Tirupathi city, from the top of the seven hills.  Lord Balaji temple is located at Tirumala, top of the seven hills. 

Mahabalipuram - Ancient Architectural Marvel


Built 1000's of years ago, on the shores of Bay of Bengal, 50 miles from Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India,  the shore temple in Mahabalipuram stand as a testimony to the human brilliance that existed before the scientific experimentation, but that withstood the test of times than man could imagine. 





2004 Tsunami touched the shores of the temple, but instead of succumbing it from our future, it lead to a new findings of another Murugan temple close to the Tiger Caves, creating a certainity on the excellence of the sculpture city
Tiger Caves, few miles before reaching the Mahabalipuram main shore temple