Nagesh Pai - nageshpai

The temple square is abuzz with the Prathishta Punnava (Poornima) celebrations on the eve of the day when the Lord UgraN
The temple square is abuzz with the Prathishta Punnava (Poornima) celebrations on the eve of the day when the Lord UgraN

We see here two chariots one big and other small in front of the temple entrance
We see here two chariots one big and other small in front of the temple entrance 2004-12-26

Mr. Manjunath Pai, My relative, poses with the chariot wheel
Mr. Manjunath Pai, My relative, poses with the chariot wheel 2004-12-26

The Garlanded Dwarpaal stands guard with a smile
The Garlanded Dwarpaal stands guard with a smile 2007-09-13

Hordes of devotees rush to the temple with their offerings, of flowers and tender coconuts which is used to Bathe (abhis
Hordes of devotees rush to the temple with their offerings, of flowers and tender coconuts which is used to Bathe (abhis

Piles of Tender coconuts fill the outer circumference of the altar. They are shelled and opened by volunteers.
Piles of Tender coconuts fill the outer circumference of the altar. They are shelled and opened by volunteers. 2004-12-2

Coconuts and volunteers everywhere
Coconuts and volunteers everywhere 2004-12-26

The silver plated Vasant Mantap.
The silver plated Vasant Mantap. 2007-09-13

Vasant Mantap after the floral decorations
Vasant Mantap after the floral decorations 2004-12-27

Photograph of Sri UgraNarasimha whose Consecration day is celebrated with the Abhishek and the Overnight Chariot Festiva
Photograph of Sri UgraNarasimha whose Consecration day is celebrated with the Abhishek and the Overnight Chariot Festiva

Lord Venkatramana, the main deity of the temple
Lord Venkatramana, the main deity of the temple 2004-12-26

Lord Bindu Madhava, the Utsava deity of the temple, the only Lord who is brought out of the altar for the Palki and the
Lord Bindu Madhava, the Utsava deity of the temple, the only Lord who is brought out of the altar for the Palki and the

My uncle V G Pai and his friends handle the donation accounts at the temple
My uncle V G Pai and his friends handle the donation accounts at the temple 2004-12-26

Emptied coconuts
Emptied coconuts 2004-12-26

The Kalashas that crown the Sanctum Sanctorum of the Holy place
The Kalashas that crown the Sanctum Sanctorum of the Holy place 2004-12-26

the ChandraMandala Chariot which is an engineering marvel rests in the inner temple circle.
the ChandraMandala Chariot which is an engineering marvel rests in the inner temple circle. 2004-12-26

Another view of the chariot
Another view of the chariot 2004-12-26

The Sesha Naaga Simhaasana used during the summer chariot festival... the current festival is in winter
The Sesha Naaga Simhaasana used during the summer chariot festival... the current festival is in winter 2007-09-13

The Lalkhi of the lord
The Lalkhi of the lord 2007-09-13

Garuda Vaahana of the Lord
Garuda Vaahana of the Lord 2007-09-13

Hanumana Vaahana of the Lord
Hanumana Vaahana of the Lord 2007-09-13

The inner entrance of the temple
The inner entrance of the temple 2004-12-26

Musicians come here in troupes and take turns in playing all the time throughout. Saxophonist Kadri Gopalanath who is to
Musicians come here in troupes and take turns in playing all the time throughout. Saxophonist Kadri Gopalanath who is to

Cable operators telecast the event
Cable operators telecast the event 2004-12-26

Live coverage of Sri UgraNarasimha taking the Abhishek
Live coverage of Sri UgraNarasimha taking the Abhishek 2004-12-26

The Temple Square with the two chariots and the entrance
The Temple Square with the two chariots and the entrance 2004-12-26

another view of the chariot
another view of the chariot 2004-12-26

Closer view
Closer view 2004-12-26

the ladder and the Chamber of the Chariot with the Lord's Throne
the ladder and the Chamber of the Chariot with the Lord's Throne 2004-12-26

The smaller Chariot which is actually not used on the main day
The smaller Chariot which is actually not used on the main day 2004-12-26

Sweets sold in the Jatra market around the temple
Sweets sold in the Jatra market around the temple 2004-12-26

My fathers birthplace that rests in the periphery of the temple
My fathers birthplace that rests in the periphery of the temple 2004-12-26

Bangles .. which color do you like??
Bangles .. which color do you like?? 2004-12-26

thats me with the background of the palms near the temple
thats me with the background of the palms near the temple 2004-12-26

The Naaga Idols installed here by many generations at the Katte.
The Naaga Idols installed here by many generations at the Katte. 2004-12-26

My cousins Prahlad and Atul with ME
My cousins Prahlad and Atul with ME 2004-12-26

The temple square with the Grand lighting
The temple square with the Grand lighting 2004-12-26

Ramanan and Atul
Ramanan and Atul 2004-12-26

my cousins
my cousins 2004-12-26

People sitting for the temple feast.. on an average 40,000 people have the prasadam here. About 3000 people can be accom
People sitting for the temple feast.. on an average 40,000 people have the prasadam here. About 3000 people can be accom

More people
More people 2004-12-26

So many more!
So many more! 2004-12-26

Three Hungry devotees :-)
Three Hungry devotees :-) 2004-12-26

The Chariot looks grand with the lighting and decor
The Chariot looks grand with the lighting and decor 2004-12-26

Father, Ramanan and Atul
Father, Ramanan and Atul 2004-12-26

The chariot top with the full moon that graces the overnight festive night
The chariot top with the full moon that graces the overnight festive night 2004-12-27

The Lord is ready to leave the Altar
The Lord is ready to leave the Altar 2004-12-27

the divtigas.. or oil lamps are ready
the divtigas.. or oil lamps are ready 2004-12-27

oil lamps dot the temple wall
oil lamps dot the temple wall 2004-12-27

The Arti happens in the altar
The Arti happens in the altar 2004-12-27

The Chenda players quiver Divine rhythms
The Chenda players quiver Divine rhythms 2004-12-27

The Lord BinduMadhava Sets out on his Gold Clad Palkhi on the shoulders of his Loving Devotees
The Lord BinduMadhava Sets out on his Gold Clad Palkhi on the shoulders of his Loving Devotees 2004-12-27

the Chariot awaits the Lord's arrival
the Chariot awaits the Lord's arrival 2004-12-27

The Lord boards the chariot
The Lord boards the chariot 2004-12-27

Now seated
Now seated 2004-12-27

The priest prepares the arti
The priest prepares the arti 2004-12-27

The arti
The arti 2004-12-27

The priest with the Garland is a very important person, since he posseses the oracle of Lord Kalabhairava who acts as a
The priest with the Garland is a very important person, since he posseses the oracle of Lord Kalabhairava who acts as a

A closer look at the arti
A closer look at the arti 2004-12-27

The priest and the arti are visible thanks to the camera zoom
The priest and the arti are visible thanks to the camera zoom 2004-12-27

The smoke of the oil lamps blend exotically with the Chariot grandeur, that awaits moving by the devotees
The smoke of the oil lamps blend exotically with the Chariot grandeur, that awaits moving by the devotees 2004-12-27

Cloth soaked in oil is set afire.. The origin of this ritual dates to those cold days when we did not have electricity t
Cloth soaked in oil is set afire.. The origin of this ritual dates to those cold days when we did not have electricity t

My favorite style of photography.. oil-lit without flash
My favorite style of photography.. oil-lit without flash 2004-12-27

I ask my cousin Divya to take my snap too :-)
I ask my cousin Divya to take my snap too :-) 2004-12-27

My mom stands with a devotion filled look
My mom stands with a devotion filled look 2004-12-27

Teen Deviyan
Teen Deviyan 2004-12-27

The Lord Descends from the Chariot and again mounts the Palkhi
The Lord Descends from the Chariot and again mounts the Palkhi 2004-12-27

The shankh and the teerth
The shankh and the teerth 2004-12-27

The Idol of the Lord
The Idol of the Lord 2004-12-27

closer look
closer look 2004-12-27

View from the top mantap, where the Lord is taken for a special seva by the Kotecha family.. Yes they are Gujaratis, One
View from the top mantap, where the Lord is taken for a special seva by the Kotecha family.. Yes they are Gujaratis, One

the oil lit deepasthamba
the oil lit deepasthamba 2007-09-13

The silver clad Dhwaja Sthamba and Deepasthamba reach out to the dark sky!
The silver clad Dhwaja Sthamba and Deepasthamba reach out to the dark sky! 2007-09-13

The Mantap with the Lord and the Kotecha Family
The Mantap with the Lord and the Kotecha Family 2004-12-27

Wider snap
Wider snap 2004-12-27

Senior priest Shri Purushottam Bhatt awaits the Lord
Senior priest Shri Purushottam Bhatt awaits the Lord 2004-12-27

The Lord is seated on the swing
The Lord is seated on the swing 2004-12-27

Hanuman idol on the bell looks to His Lord
Hanuman idol on the bell looks to His Lord 2007-09-13

View of the chariot and people which is at about 3 AM at night
View of the chariot and people which is at about 3 AM at night 2004-12-27

The chenda artistes play the tunes
The chenda artistes play the tunes 2004-12-27

Oil flames still burning bright
Oil flames still burning bright 2007-09-13

Closest look of the Lord with his great decor
Closest look of the Lord with his great decor 2004-12-27

The Darshana PRadakshina starts.. during this pradakshina which lasts about 3 hours.. Many devotees ask for blessings an
The Darshana PRadakshina starts.. during this pradakshina which lasts about 3 hours.. Many devotees ask for blessings an

The Bhajan pradakshina seva is served to the Lord by Madhav Maam.
The Bhajan pradakshina seva is served to the Lord by Madhav Maam. 2004-12-27

Madhav Maam sings traditional tunes
Madhav Maam sings traditional tunes 2007-09-13

The Avesh pradakshina, the pace and speed of which is shown by the motion blur of the oil lamp
The Avesh pradakshina, the pace and speed of which is shown by the motion blur of the oil lamp 2004-12-27

The Pradakshina
The Pradakshina 2004-12-27

Sunrise over the Altar.. one of my all time favorites
Sunrise over the Altar.. one of my all time favorites 2004-12-27

Golden Sunshine on the periphery of the temple
Golden Sunshine on the periphery of the temple 2004-12-27

Royal Palms
Royal Palms 2004-12-27

The temple musicians
The temple musicians 2004-12-27

part of the same troupe
part of the same troupe 2004-12-27

My cousins taking rest in between
My cousins taking rest in between 2004-12-27

Mom catches a wink while i keep my lids stretched
Mom catches a wink while i keep my lids stretched 2004-12-27

Saxophonist performing at the Pradakshina
Saxophonist performing at the Pradakshina 2007-09-13

A photograph with all the deities of the temple
A photograph with all the deities of the temple 2004-12-27

The Chandramandala gets ready to receive the Lord.. This engineering marvel has a geared mechanism that rotates the pole
The Chandramandala gets ready to receive the Lord.. This engineering marvel has a geared mechanism that rotates the pole

THe Priest boards with the Lord
THe Priest boards with the Lord 2004-12-27

The Priest and the Lord were kind enough to allow me to come as close as i want and photograph.. and i dont miss the opp
The Priest and the Lord were kind enough to allow me to come as close as i want and photograph.. and i dont miss the opp

a Very close.. most rewarding snap i have ever taken in my camera
a Very close.. most rewarding snap i have ever taken in my camera 2004-12-27

The chandramandala during the last palkhi pradakshina
The chandramandala during the last palkhi pradakshina 2004-12-27

The Chandramandala being drawn by the devotees
The Chandramandala being drawn by the devotees 2004-12-27

The chariot turns
The chariot turns 2004-12-27

Another view
Another view 2004-12-27

The Pradakshina is almost complete
The Pradakshina is almost complete 2004-12-27

The Pradakshina is almost complete
The Pradakshina is almost complete 2004-12-27

Sri Bindumadhavaya Namaha
Sri Bindumadhavaya Namaha 2004-12-27

The Chandramandala is brought to rest
The Chandramandala is brought to rest 2004-12-27

The Lord boards his Palkhi again
The Lord boards his Palkhi again 2004-12-27

The Oracle gives Blessings to the temple and the function and indicates the Happiness of the Lord and Guidelines for the
The Oracle gives Blessings to the temple and the function and indicates the Happiness of the Lord and Guidelines for the

The early morning sight
The early morning sight 2004-12-27

Senior Priests.. The Renowned and Wise.. Shri Mulki Bhaskar BhatMaam with Shri Purushottam Bhatmaam
Senior Priests.. The Renowned and Wise.. Shri Mulki Bhaskar BhatMaam with Shri Purushottam Bhatmaam 2004-12-27

The oracle is released with the Priest finishing his longest day and night duty to the Lord
The oracle is released with the Priest finishing his longest day and night duty to the Lord 2004-12-27

He walks towards rest
He walks towards rest 2004-12-27

Musicians
Musicians 2004-12-27

Musician
Musician 2007-09-13

The cloth burns again outside the Vaswanth Mantap
The cloth burns again outside the Vaswanth Mantap 2004-12-27

The Lord is seated for the final ritual.. The Vasanth Puja where the Lord is treated to Music... Vedic chants and Arti
The Lord is seated for the final ritual.. The Vasanth Puja where the Lord is treated to Music... Vedic chants and Arti 2

The Vasant Mantap with the Lord
The Vasant Mantap with the Lord 2007-09-13

Madhava Maam sings a Bhajan to the Lord
Madhava Maam sings a Bhajan to the Lord 2007-09-13

The Palkhi Awaits to take the Lord back to His Home.. The Sanctum Sanctorum
The Palkhi Awaits to take the Lord back to His Home.. The Sanctum Sanctorum 2004-12-27

The Lord seated
The Lord seated 2004-12-27

The final pradakshina
The final pradakshina 2004-12-27

The Final Pradakshina
The Final Pradakshina 2004-12-27

The Lord in the inner Altar.
The Lord in the inner Altar. 2004-12-27

The Lord is taken inside
The Lord is taken inside 2004-12-27

a closer look at the idol just before the Lord was taken
a closer look at the idol just before the Lord was taken 2004-12-27

Madasthaanam Seva by devotees
Madasthaanam Seva by devotees 2004-12-27

The temple lit by the Golden Dawn in the frame of the Vasanth mantap
The temple lit by the Golden Dawn in the frame of the Vasanth mantap 2004-12-27

The Three Kalashas have their morning bath in Golden Sunshine
The Three Kalashas have their morning bath in Golden Sunshine 2004-12-27

Rail Gadi.. Chuk Chuk!! This aint just any movie.. Different story..different cast..But wait thats the same old comment
Rail Gadi.. Chuk Chuk!! This aint just any movie.. Different story..different cast..But wait thats the same old comment

Captain Sudhir drives the cast to the lovely location of MAALshej. He is followed by SeiBEAN, Pra- FULL, Chaita-LEE, and
Captain Sudhir drives the cast to the lovely location of MAALshej. He is followed by SeiBEAN, Pra- FULL, Chaita-LEE, and

A mysterious land beckons the team on the other side of the tunnel.. Is it the right light??
A mysterious land beckons the team on the other side of the tunnel.. Is it the right light?? 2005-07-23

We did not employ Ramsay to create the fog on the other side of the tunnel...ITS REAL CLOUDS!!!!!
We did not employ Ramsay to create the fog on the other side of the tunnel...ITS REAL CLOUDS!!!!! 2005-07-23

Muhurat of the film... going where no panther has dared to go, while most ppl are enjoying dusty evenings or are lost in
Muhurat of the film... going where no panther has dared to go, while most ppl are enjoying dusty evenings or are lost in

Heaven on other side of the tunnel.
Heaven on other side of the tunnel. 2005-07-23

Gnarled trees with the hazy hills
Gnarled trees with the hazy hills 2005-07-23

Sunsaan Rasta aur Jangli waadiyaan.... Jisme rehta hai...........
Sunsaan Rasta aur Jangli waadiyaan.... Jisme rehta hai........... 2005-07-23

PRAFULLLAAASURRRRRR!!!!!! (Entry music "Inspired" by Ramanand Sagar's Ramayan, Ravans episode)
PRAFULLLAAASURRRRRR!!!!!! (Entry music "Inspired" by Ramanand Sagar's Ramayan, Ravans episode) 2005-07-23

Prafullasur: "Main Parvaton ko Utha sakta hoon..hahahaha"
Prafullasur: "Main Parvaton ko Utha sakta hoon..hahahaha" 2005-07-23

"Hehehe Honey i shrunk the kids and their parents too!!! hahahaha this man will be a prime attraction in my Humanar
"Hehehe Honey i shrunk the kids and their parents too!!! hahahaha this man will be a prime attraction in my Humanar

While tourists flock to the heavenly destination.. Prafullasur haunts!!!
While tourists flock to the heavenly destination.. Prafullasur haunts!!! 2005-07-23

Item number one.. "Is kaal kaal main hum tum karen dhamaal". Confession: We could not afford Malaika
Item number one.. "Is kaal kaal main hum tum karen dhamaal". Confession: We could not afford Malaika 2005-07-2

In absence of Malaika, Capt. Sudhir saves the day by being an item " Nach baliyeeee"
In absence of Malaika, Capt. Sudhir saves the day by being an item " Nach baliyeeee" 2005-07-23

The crew enjoys the waterfall oblivious of the pitfalls of the place
The crew enjoys the waterfall oblivious of the pitfalls of the place 2005-07-23

the great bath continues.....
the great bath continues..... 2005-07-23

and continues.......
and continues....... 2005-07-23

and continues.......
and continues....... 2005-07-23

Till Prafulllasurrrrr attacks from behind the waterfall!!!!! silence.. suspense.... he misses the tourists or did he kee
Till Prafulllasurrrrr attacks from behind the waterfall!!!!! silence.. suspense.... he misses the tourists or did he kee

Pahaadon main Sannaataa
Pahaadon main Sannaataa 2005-07-23

Thaka hua Prafullasur thoda paani peeta hai straight from the waterfall.. THis part of the movie brought to you by Bisle
Thaka hua Prafullasur thoda paani peeta hai straight from the waterfall.. THis part of the movie brought to you by Bisle

Isko to paida hone se pehle hi kha liya hehehahaha (Sunday ho ya monday roz khao ande.. lekin After removing shell pleas
Isko to paida hone se pehle hi kha liya hehehahaha (Sunday ho ya monday roz khao ande.. lekin After removing shell pleas

Prafullasur's Love life. Jallad ke seene main bhi dil hai!!!
Prafullasur's Love life. Jallad ke seene main bhi dil hai!!! 2005-07-23

DOlaaa re dolaa re Dolaa ree.. Pahaadon ki Devi, meanwhile is enjoying her Jhoola.... Bolo Chaitaleshwari ki JAI!!!! (
DOlaaa re dolaa re Dolaa ree.. Pahaadon ki Devi, meanwhile is enjoying her Jhoola.... Bolo Chaitaleshwari ki JAI!!!! (

Pahaadon ki Rakhvaali!!! Jai Chaitaliiii Jai chaitaaaliii!!
Pahaadon ki Rakhvaali!!! Jai Chaitaliiii Jai chaitaaaliii!! 2005-07-23

"Vats main peeche khadi hoon"... Captain Sudhir missing the model.
"Vats main peeche khadi hoon"... Captain Sudhir missing the model. 2005-07-23

Probably Photographing someone in the Falls .. ahaan
Probably Photographing someone in the Falls .. ahaan 2005-07-23

Maybe the tourists who are enjoying once again after surviving the first Asur attack
Maybe the tourists who are enjoying once again after surviving the first Asur attack 2005-07-23

The water sprite Prafullasur Strikes again
The water sprite Prafullasur Strikes again 2005-07-23

This time Prafullasur attacks Cobra ishtyle coz the target is Nagesh (nagina music playing)
This time Prafullasur attacks Cobra ishtyle coz the target is Nagesh (nagina music playing) 2005-07-23

Prafullasur captures nagesh and holds him captive in flight with captain
Prafullasur captures nagesh and holds him captive in flight with captain 2005-07-23

The flight continues (FLY AIR DECCAN ... CHEAP TICKETS MAAN.. 50% off for Standees)
The flight continues (FLY AIR DECCAN ... CHEAP TICKETS MAAN.. 50% off for Standees) 2005-07-23

Teen Bandar .. Dont allow others to see bad.. dont allow your neigbor to hear bad.. and ask your neighbor not to allow y
Teen Bandar .. Dont allow others to see bad.. dont allow your neigbor to hear bad.. and ask your neighbor not to allow y

Chaitali devi gets indications of Prafullasur' prowls. "Why is this road sign pointing straight down the valle
Chaitali devi gets indications of Prafullasur' prowls. "Why is this road sign pointing straight down the valle

Chaitali Devi in her asli Swaruup ( BUY ONLY CYCLE AGARBATTI... 0% carbon monoxide.. conforms to PUC norms)
Chaitali Devi in her asli Swaruup ( BUY ONLY CYCLE AGARBATTI... 0% carbon monoxide.. conforms to PUC norms) 2005-07-23

Prafullasur ko shiksha.. dishoom dishoom Bushoop!!
Prafullasur ko shiksha.. dishoom dishoom Bushoop!! 2005-07-23

Nagesh gets free from his perpetual flight
Nagesh gets free from his perpetual flight 2005-07-23

And Prafullasur is imprisoned behind the waterfall
And Prafullasur is imprisoned behind the waterfall 2005-07-23

Tourists enjoy while Prafull is imprisoned
Tourists enjoy while Prafull is imprisoned 2005-07-23

The joy continues
The joy continues 2005-07-23

The tourist live happily ever after
The tourist live happily ever after 2005-07-23

but the mystery remains
but the mystery remains 2005-07-23

Fun continues
Fun continues 2005-07-23

Fun continues but there is a suspense
Fun continues but there is a suspense 2005-07-23

Everyone is having fun.. Prafulls term is relaxed for his good conduct.. but the suspense is about to unfold!!!!!
Everyone is having fun.. Prafulls term is relaxed for his good conduct.. but the suspense is about to unfold!!!!! 2005-0

Chaitali devi starts singing... "Bhoot hoon main!!!".. The story will continue
Chaitali devi starts singing... "Bhoot hoon main!!!".. The story will continue 2005-07-23

Behind the scenes.. the crew having bath
Behind the scenes.. the crew having bath 2005-07-23

Rocking time on the Rocks
Rocking time on the Rocks 2005-07-23

Cat walk!!
Cat walk!! 2005-07-23

Hariyaali
Hariyaali 2005-07-23

Spot boys.. our primate cousins
Spot boys.. our primate cousins 2005-07-23

BEHINd the scenes and the Car
BEHINd the scenes and the Car 2005-07-23

Beside the Scenes
Beside the Scenes 2005-07-23

Waterfall
Waterfall 2005-07-23

A closer look
A closer look 2005-07-23

Cloudstruck!!
Cloudstruck!! 2005-07-23

Inside the damp tunnel
Inside the damp tunnel 2005-07-23

Tunnel frame
Tunnel frame 2005-07-23

Road before the rain fell
Road before the rain fell 2005-07-23

Waterfalls on the distant highway route
Waterfalls on the distant highway route 2005-07-23

Chhatrapati Sudhir
Chhatrapati Sudhir 2005-07-23

Two waterfalls leaking away to glory
Two waterfalls leaking away to glory 2005-07-23

"Kaash woh yahaan hota"
"Kaash woh yahaan hota" 2005-07-23

He's not here but khair.. hehehe
He's not here but khair.. hehehe 2005-07-23

The road far below
The road far below 2005-07-23

Waterfall
Waterfall 2005-07-23

a beautiful King Size Nataraj and Shiva Linga on our way back at a temple
a beautiful King Size Nataraj and Shiva Linga on our way back at a temple 2005-07-23

The crew and the vehicle
The crew and the vehicle 2005-07-23

Wide angle snap
Wide angle snap 2007-09-13

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DSC03220_id00125 2005-07-23

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DSC03221_id00126 2007-09-13