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Drops: My Delicate Darlings

Drop stands for life, ephemeral yet enchanting.
Drop stands for life, ephemeral yet enchanting. an unimaginable beauty as long as it lasts. Its short-lived existence can be brought to an end by a mere whiff of breeze. So make the best of every moment you have.

Drops teach us the art of living and relationships.
Drops teach us the art of living and relationships. They are on the leaf yet remain untouched. Experience everything in the life, yet like a drop, deep down remain detached.

Every drop encompasses a whole world within itself.
Every drop encompasses a whole world within itself. Every microcosm is a compressed macrocosm. Know your truth, thy self, to know the truth of the everything else, is the lesson being given by the drop.

Pearls on a platter.
Pearls on a platter. Beauty is all over, just have an eye to see it. Emerson very rightly said that 'Though we travel the world over to find the beautiful, we must carry it with us or we find it not'.

Drops teach us the art of enjoyment
Feel like touching them, but this beauty is to be enjoyed by just standing apart. It says touch-me-not, otherwise I will be no more. Be a sensitive, unconditioned observer, a sakshi, to see the beautiful world as it is.

Drops give a deeper insight.
Drops give a deeper insight. Every drop acts like a magnifying glass too. See how the cells of the leaf have been magnified. Enlightenment too is all about having a deeper insight. Live an enlightened life, says the drop.

My cup is full, O Master!
My cup is full, O Master, now I will spill out your joy for others. This spilling drop tells us that be a reciepient of the ever showering blessings, and then exude the divine fragrance to all those around you. Be like a flute in the hand of Krishna.

Extravaganza of Colors

Listen to this Exhortation of the Dawn!
Listen to this Exhortation of the Dawn! In its brief course lie all the Verities and Realities of your Existence. The Bliss of Growth, the Glory of Action, the Splendor of Beauty. ~ Kalidas

Blessed we are to expereince the mysterious
The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and all science. He to whom this emotion is a stranger, who can no longer pause to wonder and stand rapt in awe, is as good as dead; his eyes are closed. ~ Albert Einstien

Having an eye for beauty
Never lose an opportunity of seeing anything that is beautiful, for beauty is God's handwriting - a wayside sacrament. Welcome it in every fair face, in every fair sky, in every flower, and thank God for it as a cup of blessing. ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

Everything is awesome, mysterious, magnificient.
The moment one gives close attention to anything, even a blade of grass, it becomes a mysterious, awesome, indescribably magnificient world in itself. ~ Henry Miller

Love of beauty is a noble gift
The love of beauty in its multiple forms is the noblest gift of the human cerebrum."~ Alexis Carrel

Beauty is to be felt with ones heart
The best and most beautiful things in the world must be felt with the heart.~ Hellen Keller

Beauty is in the beholders eyes
Though we travel the world over to find the beautiful, we must carry it with us or we find it not. ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

Beauty of earth is worth contemplating
Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts.~ Rachel Carson

Everything in nature is lyrical in its essence
Everything in nature is lyrical in its ideal essence, tragic in its fate, and comic in its existence.~ George Santayana

Beauty & Dream

The world is very beautiful, fascinating. No wonder it invokes the poet in you. The Sages call this world as a 'Dre
The world is very beautiful, fascinating. No wonder it invokes the poet in you. The Sages call this world as a 'Dre

Dream is indeed a great blessing. All creative works start with a dream. Dream lofty dreams, because as you dream, so sh
Dream is indeed a great blessing. All creative works start with a dream. Dream lofty dreams, because as you dream, so sh

All great men were and are great dreamers. The great artist Vincent Van Gogh once said, 'I dream my painting and th
All great men were and are great dreamers. The great artist Vincent Van Gogh once said, 'I dream my painting and th

Let dream be a true expression of yourself. A bird doesn't sing because it has an answer, it sings because it has a
Let dream be a true expression of yourself. A bird doesn't sing because it has an answer, it sings because it has a

Dream no small dreams, for great dreams alone shall tickle your and then the hearts of all other people.
Dream no small dreams, for great dreams alone shall tickle your and then the hearts of all other people. 2004-07-25

Impossible is made possible only by those who can first dream. Walt Disney once said, 'I could never convince the f
Impossible is made possible only by those who can first dream. Walt Disney once said, 'I could never convince the f

Hold fast to dreams, for if dreams die, it will be the end of road for you. Life then will be comparable to a broken win
Hold fast to dreams, for if dreams die, it will be the end of road for you. Life then will be comparable to a broken win

Dreams charge you up to even reach for the skies. They are a source of great inspiration. Someone said, 'A man is n
Dreams charge you up to even reach for the skies. They are a source of great inspiration. Someone said, 'A man is n

Dont underestimate your potential & powers. You are never given a dream without the power to make it true.
Dont underestimate your potential & powers. You are never given a dream without the power to make it true. 2004-07-2

Let God be your role model to dare to dream and create. Look, every thing and every moment here is so unique & unpar
Let God be your role model to dare to dream and create. Look, every thing and every moment here is so unique & unpar

Khalil Gibran said, 'To understand the heart and mind of a person, look not at what he has already achieved, but at
Khalil Gibran said, 'To understand the heart and mind of a person, look not at what he has already achieved, but at

Dream is your tool to learn & dare to be unconventional, tread the unbeaten path and to be creative. This is a realm
Dream is your tool to learn & dare to be unconventional, tread the unbeaten path and to be creative. This is a realm

If you don't have a dream, then how can you ever make your dreams come true?
If you don't have a dream, then how can you ever make your dreams come true? 2004-07-25

Mayur Bagh - 1

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Zarvera

Zarvera
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Aboli

Aboli
Aboli 2003-08-22

Bird of Paradise
Bird of Paradise 2003-08-22

White Creeper
White Creeper 2003-08-22
Daisy

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Geranium
Geranium 2003-08-22

Hardenzia
Hardenzia 2003-08-22

Helicunia
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Hibiscus
Hibiscus 2003-08-22
Kofia

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Kofia 2003-08-22

Mosundra
Mosundra 2003-08-22
P.Lutia

P.Lutia
P.Lutia 2003-08-22

Pride of India
Pride of India 2003-08-22

Rondulasia
Rondulasia 2003-08-22

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Aster

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Calendula
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Erethrena
Erethrena 2002-03-10
Gazenia

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Gazenia 2002-03-10

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Gazenia2 2002-03-10

Geranium
Geranium 2002-03-10
Lantana

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Lantana 2002-03-10

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Mayur Bagh - 2

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Clover Highlands Flowers

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Kolkata Botanical Garden

Botanical Garden is managed by Central Govt
Botanical Garden is managed by Central Govt 2004-05-20

It is a pollution free zone
It is a pollution free zone 2004-05-20

The vast garden has nice walking paths all over
The vast garden has nice walking paths all over 2004-05-20

Trees provide beautiful umbrellas at various places
Trees provide beautiful umbrellas at various places 2004-05-20

A unique Palm tree with branches
A unique Palm tree with branches 2004-05-20

Beautiful idyllic lakes invoke poet in you
Beautiful idyllic lakes invoke poet in you 2004-05-20

Blossoming white & pink lotuses
Blossoming white & pink lotuses 2004-05-20

Flowers on a stem of a tree
Flowers on a stem of a tree 2004-05-20

Water bodies covered with algae
Water bodies covered with algae 2004-05-20

Vast grasslands
Vast grasslands 2004-05-20

On the far end is the famous Banyan Tree
On the far end is the famous Banyan Tree 2004-05-20

The great meditating Yogi is more than 250 years old
The great meditating Yogi is more than 250 years old 2004-05-20

Description of the great Banyan Tree
Description of the great Banyan Tree 2004-05-20

Some of the 2800 Prop Roots of the tree
Some of the 2800 Prop Roots of the tree 2004-05-20

Walk around was very elevating
Walk around was very elevating 2004-05-20

It all appeared like a jungle
It all appeared like a jungle 2004-05-20

Large leaf water plants
Large leaf water plants 2004-05-20

Leaves of all colors & hues
Leaves of all colors & hues 2004-05-20

Every bridge always plays a great role. Joins two unconnected ones
Every bridge always plays a great role. Joins two unconnected ones 2004-05-20

Croton colony
Croton colony 2004-05-20

Bamboo cluster
Bamboo cluster 2004-05-20

Water bodies have a very soothing effect. They even up the ups & downs
Water bodies have a very soothing effect. They even up the ups & downs 2004-05-20

This garden is on the banks of Hoogly River
This garden is on the banks of Hoogly River 2004-05-20

Hoogly River runs between Howrah & Kolkata cities
Hoogly River runs between Howrah & Kolkata cities 2004-05-20

Two suspension bridges join the two cities. This is the new Vidyasagar Setu
Two suspension bridges join the two cities. This is the new Vidyasagar Setu 2004-05-19

Lonavala Retreat

Waterfalls on the Mumbai-Pune Express Highway
Waterfalls on the Mumbai-Pune Express Highway 2005-07-26

It rained incessantly throughout
It rained incessantly throughout 2005-07-26

We stayed at the Graceland Resort, near Karla Caves
We stayed at the Graceland Resort, near Karla Caves 2005-07-26

Nicely laid & maintained roads inside the Resort
Nicely laid & maintained roads inside the Resort 2005-07-26

Lawns like everything else were vibrant green
Lawns like everything else were vibrant green 2005-07-26

A small rivulet flowed inside the resort
A small rivulet flowed inside the resort 2005-07-26

A small rivulet flowed inside the resort
A small rivulet flowed inside the resort 2005-07-25

Bunglow of Bharatbhai, our host
Bunglow of Bharatbhai, our host 2005-07-26

Canopy in the bunglow garden
Canopy in the bunglow garden 2005-07-26

Club House had a small clean Swimming Pool
Club House had a small clean Swimming Pool 2005-07-25

Our day started with Meditation & Pranayama
Our day started with Meditation & Pranayama 2005-07-26

JN Soniji, who organized the trip
JN Soniji, who organized the trip 2005-07-28

Ashok Bhimjani
Ashok Bhimjani 2005-07-28

Mohan Lala
Mohan Lala 2005-07-28

Ratna Bagai
Ratna Bagai 2005-07-28

Champa Kandhari
Champa Kandhari 2005-07-28

Closer look at flowers in the campus
Closer look at flowers in the campus 2005-07-26

Smiling bloom
Smiling bloom 2005-07-28

Rose at its best
Rose at its best 2005-07-28

We went around various surrounding places
We went around various surrounding places 2005-07-29

Guruji catching the beauty around
Guruji catching the beauty around 2005-07-29

Waterfalls galore
Waterfalls galore 2005-07-26

Waterfall near Bushy Dam
Waterfall near Bushy Dam 2005-07-26

A rivulet pouring out its being
A rivulet pouring out its being 2005-07-26

Trip towards Karla Caves
Trip towards Karla Caves 2005-07-28

Lalaji clicking Ratna & Champa
Lalaji clicking Ratna & Champa 2005-07-28

Ashok taking a stroll
Ashok taking a stroll 2005-07-28

A nice Durga Temple is near the resort
A nice Durga Temple is near the resort 2005-07-28

The beautiful flower of Kadam
The beautiful flower of Kadam 2005-07-28

Ramu, the driver of Soniji
Ramu, the driver of Soniji 2005-07-29

Trip to Woburn Abbey Safari Park, UK

Woburn Abbey Safari Park, which is on the outskirts of London, has been the home of the Dukes of Bedford for nearly 400
Woburn Abbey Safari Park, which is on the outskirts of London, has been the home of the Dukes of Bedford for nearly 400

The Woburn Safari has won world wide recognition in the field of conservation. You can drive your own vehicle through th
The Woburn Safari has won world wide recognition in the field of conservation. You can drive your own vehicle through th

A lovely Pheasant. There are various circuits in the Park to drive around, each of these 'circuit' takes about
A lovely Pheasant. There are various circuits in the Park to drive around, each of these 'circuit' takes about

The Siberian Tiger, is the largest living cat in the world. It is much larger than the famous Indian Bengal Tiger, and h
The Siberian Tiger, is the largest living cat in the world. It is much larger than the famous Indian Bengal Tiger, and h

The African Lion, the dignified King of all the animals. Now the habitat of African Lions is limited to few parts of sou
The African Lion, the dignified King of all the animals. Now the habitat of African Lions is limited to few parts of sou

The majority of lions live in 'prides' and within those prides it is the lionesses that carry out the hunting.
The majority of lions live in 'prides' and within those prides it is the lionesses that carry out the hunting.

The White (Grey) African Rhino. They are found on the African savannah, or open grasslands. The word rhinoceros means &#
The White (Grey) African Rhino. They are found on the African savannah, or open grasslands. The word rhinoceros means &#

The American Black Bear, is found from the northern limit of the Arctic, Canada, Alaska and Central America right down t
The American Black Bear, is found from the northern limit of the Arctic, Canada, Alaska and Central America right down t

Woburn Safari Park has three young Asian (Indian) elephants. They are, 'Chandrika', meaning 'moonlight&ap
Woburn Safari Park has three young Asian (Indian) elephants. They are, 'Chandrika', meaning 'moonlight&ap

The Rothschild Giraffe. They are found in the wooded plains, scrub or thickets in several countries south of the Saharan
The Rothschild Giraffe. They are found in the wooded plains, scrub or thickets in several countries south of the Saharan

The Grevy's Zebra. It is found in Somalia, Ethiopia and Northern Kenya. This variety of Zebra is the largest and mo
The Grevy's Zebra. It is found in Somalia, Ethiopia and Northern Kenya. This variety of Zebra is the largest and mo

The Gemsbok (Oryx Gazella Gazella) is a very striking animal with dramatic features and long spear like horns. It has a
The Gemsbok (Oryx Gazella Gazella) is a very striking animal with dramatic features and long spear like horns. It has a

The Common Eland (Taurotragus oryx) is a savannah and plain antelope found in East and Southern Africa. Common Eland fem
The Common Eland (Taurotragus oryx) is a savannah and plain antelope found in East and Southern Africa. Common Eland fem

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Lucknow Zoo

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Narmada at Jabalpur

The far-end view of the famous Dhuadhar Waterfall on the Narmada.
The far-end view of the famous Dhuadhar Waterfall on the Narmada. 2004-05-15

This spot is about 20 kms from Jabalpur city
This spot is about 20 kms from Jabalpur city 2004-05-15

The Waterfall fall brings about a misty & smoky ambiance, and thus the name dhuan-dhar
The Waterfall fall brings about a misty & smoky ambiance, and thus the name dhuan-dhar 2004-05-15

The turbulence of waterfall creates a churning effect
The turbulence of waterfall creates a churning effect 2004-05-15

On the way to waterfall, we saw lots of village vendors selling wild forest products. Here is a Kand relished by Lord Ra
On the way to waterfall, we saw lots of village vendors selling wild forest products. Here is a Kand relished by Lord Ra

A wild plant used by villagers for stomach ailments
A wild plant used by villagers for stomach ailments 2004-05-15

A local artist making & selling marble products
A local artist making & selling marble products 2004-05-15

An old man selling wild Ber fruits
An old man selling wild Ber fruits 2004-05-15

The shops in the village selling various memoralias & marble products, which is locally mined
The shops in the village selling various memoralias & marble products, which is locally mined 2004-05-15

Shiv Lingas are the favorite products
Shiv Lingas are the favorite products 2004-05-15

Then we went to the famous Marble Rocks of Bhedaghat
Then we went to the famous Marble Rocks of Bhedaghat 2004-05-15

Here Narmadaji flows thorugh the mountain of marble - which are in all hues & colors
Here Narmadaji flows thorugh the mountain of marble - which are in all hues & colors 2004-05-15

A boat-ride in this part is indeed a very divine experience
A boat-ride in this part is indeed a very divine experience 2004-05-15

We had a boat ride for about half an hour
We had a boat ride for about half an hour 2004-05-15

The sun was just about to set, the most ideal time indeed
The sun was just about to set, the most ideal time indeed 2004-05-15

The river showed all colors, all extremely divine
The river showed all colors, all extremely divine 2004-05-15

A closer look at a marble rock
A closer look at a marble rock 2004-05-15

The banks after the sun set
The banks after the sun set 2004-05-15

By the time we returned it was pitch dark
By the time we returned it was pitch dark 2004-05-15

An artist's impression of the Bhedaghat Marble Rocks
An artist's impression of the Bhedaghat Marble Rocks 2004-05-17

Panchavati

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Narmada Snana Trip

We reached Dagaduji Ashram late in the afternoon
We reached Dagaduji Ashram late in the afternoon 2004-04-11

The main temple of the Ashram, where 'Akand Naam Sankirtan is going on from last 12 odd years
The main temple of the Ashram, where 'Akand Naam Sankirtan is going on from last 12 odd years 2004-04-11

A very ancient 'Siddha Vat' in the Ashram premises
A very ancient 'Siddha Vat' in the Ashram premises 2004-04-11

Ashram is situated on the bank of Narmada
Ashram is situated on the bank of Narmada 2004-04-11

Swaminiji takes a swing with the hanging roots of the old banyan tree
Swaminiji takes a swing with the hanging roots of the old banyan tree 2004-04-11

We had an elaborate Rudrabhishek under the Siddha Vat
We had an elaborate Rudrabhishek under the Siddha Vat 2004-04-11

All the devotees participating in the Archana
All the devotees participating in the Archana 2004-04-11

The worshipped Lord Mahadev
The worshipped Lord Mahadev 2004-04-11

Later we all went to Kheri Ghat for a dip in the Narmada. Bhishambar from Lucknow with Guruji
Later we all went to Kheri Ghat for a dip in the Narmada. Bhishambar from Lucknow with Guruji 2004-04-11

Col Pankaj Misraji with Guruji
Col Pankaj Misraji with Guruji 2004-04-11

Swaminiji enjoying the bath with splashes
Swaminiji enjoying the bath with splashes 2004-04-11

Purushottam Shahji in a prayerful mood
Purushottam Shahji in a prayerful mood 2004-04-11

Lilaben & Ushaben pray after the dip
Lilaben & Ushaben pray after the dip 2004-04-11

Journey to Bhilwara

We started for Bhilwara at 7:00 AM, and had the first tea break before Ratlam
We started for Bhilwara at 7:00 AM, and had the first tea break before Ratlam 2003-12-20

Swaminiji & Mataji in a way side restuarant
Swaminiji & Mataji in a way side restuarant 2003-12-20

Guruji in travel mode
Guruji in travel mode 2003-12-20

Had brunch at Ratlam, and then visited the 'Mangalya Mandir' on its outskirts
Had brunch at Ratlam, and then visited the 'Mangalya Mandir' on its outskirts 2003-12-20

The temples of the complex, which have just been taken over by Sant Asharamji's Institution
The temples of the complex, which have just been taken over by Sant Asharamji's Institution 2003-12-20

The entry of Mandir complex
The entry of Mandir complex 2003-12-20

Another short break to enjoy the lush green fields & yellow mustard crop
Another short break to enjoy the lush green fields & yellow mustard crop 2003-12-20

A beautiful temple in the JK Cement Complex
A beautiful temple in the JK Cement Complex 2003-12-20

We passed thru Chittorgarh, and had a glimpse of the Chittorgarh Fort, with its famous Victory Tower
We passed thru Chittorgarh, and had a glimpse of the Chittorgarh Fort, with its famous Victory Tower 2003-12-20

We passed lots of Cement factories in Rajasthan
We passed lots of Cement factories in Rajasthan 2003-12-20

At Jaipur

We left Hotel Landmark at Bhilwara at 8:15 AM for Jaipur
We left Hotel Landmark at Bhilwara at 8:15 AM for Jaipur 2003-12-21

We reached Jaipur by 1:30 PM, and checked in Hotel Swagatam - of RTDC
We reached Jaipur by 1:30 PM, and checked in Hotel Swagatam - of RTDC 2003-12-21

Guruji with Akila & her puppies
Guruji with Akila & her puppies 2003-12-21

Bonzo, the loving, dynamic & playful father of puppies
Bonzo, the loving, dynamic & playful father of puppies 2003-12-21

Sheetu with Bonzo
Sheetu with Bonzo 2003-12-21

Saw Hawa Mahal later in the evening
Saw Hawa Mahal later in the evening 2003-12-21

The serene Jal Mahal
The serene Jal Mahal 2003-12-21

A folk singer with his stringed musical instrument near the Jal Mahal
A folk singer with his stringed musical instrument near the Jal Mahal 2003-12-21

A newly constructed Jhooleylal Mandir
A newly constructed Jhooleylal Mandir 2003-12-21

Later we spent time at the Handicraft Market
Later we spent time at the Handicraft Market 2003-12-21

Isha from Jaipur

We reached the Pink City on 21st Dec 2003 to take Isha
We reached the Pink City on 21st Dec 2003 to take Isha 2003-12-21

Sun, 21 Dec 2003 14:43:37
Sun, 21 Dec 2003 14:43:37 2003-12-21

Bonzo (father) & Akila (mother) taking meals
Bonzo (father) & Akila (mother) taking meals 2003-12-21

Sheetal with Bonzo
Sheetal with Bonzo 2003-12-21

Mon, 22 Dec 2003 06:46:46
Mon, 22 Dec 2003 06:46:46 2003-12-22

Swaminiji ties a ribbon on Isha
Swaminiji ties a ribbon on Isha 2003-12-22

Journey to Indore begins. In loving hands of Swaminiji
Journey to Indore begins. In loving hands of Swaminiji 2003-12-22

Enjoying the cold drink :-)
Enjoying the cold drink :-) 2003-12-22

The world outside appears to be big & beautiful
The world outside appears to be big & beautiful 2003-12-22

We had several breaks on our way
We had several breaks on our way 2003-12-22

Sleeping in Gurujis lap
Sleeping in Gurujis lap 2003-12-22

Breaks were with lots of caution
Breaks were with lots of caution 2003-12-22

Shani Yatra

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Neelkantha Yatra

The Qualis Group. Photo courtesy the driver
The Qualis Group. Photo courtesy the driver 2004-06-17

Neelkanth Mahadev Mandir was slightly above 32 kms from the Ashram
Neelkanth Mahadev Mandir was slightly above 32 kms from the Ashram 2004-06-17

The road goes through the Rajaji National Park. Even though the sign board warned us but we did not see any wild elephan
The road goes through the Rajaji National Park. Even though the sign board warned us but we did not see any wild elephan

The only wild animals we saw were these Langur monkey's
The only wild animals we saw were these Langur monkey's 2004-06-17

and also some red-faced common monkey's
and also some red-faced common monkey's 2004-06-17

We saw some exotic & beautiful wild fruits
We saw some exotic & beautiful wild fruits 2004-06-17

We passed above the city of Rishikesh. Below is the Ram Jhula
We passed above the city of Rishikesh. Below is the Ram Jhula 2004-06-17

and then we saw the famous Lakshman Jhula too
and then we saw the famous Lakshman Jhula too 2004-06-17

Passed above a Rafting Camp
Passed above a Rafting Camp 2004-06-17

The entrance of the Neelkantha Mahadev Teertha Kshetra
The entrance of the Neelkantha Mahadev Teertha Kshetra 2004-06-17

As we approached the temple there were roadside vendors selling worship material and momento's
As we approached the temple there were roadside vendors selling worship material and momento's 2004-06-17

One of the vendors had a very thought provoking quote on his tea-shirt. True indeed
One of the vendors had a very thought provoking quote on his tea-shirt. True indeed 2004-06-17

The entrance of the Neelkantha Mahadev Temple
The entrance of the Neelkantha Mahadev Temple 2004-06-17

The beautiful Shikhar of the temple was made in South Indian style
The beautiful Shikhar of the temple was made in South Indian style 2004-06-17

The story of Samudra Manthan was depicted on the shikhar. That was when Lord Shiva got the name of Neelkantha
The story of Samudra Manthan was depicted on the shikhar. That was when Lord Shiva got the name of Neelkantha 2004-06-17

Lord Shiva in Meditation posture
Lord Shiva in Meditation posture 2004-06-17

The main idol of Bhagwan Neelkantha Mahadev
The main idol of Bhagwan Neelkantha Mahadev 2004-06-17

The temple is situated in the mountains, so the scene around was very nice
The temple is situated in the mountains, so the scene around was very nice 2004-06-17

The valley below had steppe farming
The valley below had steppe farming 2004-06-17

We even spotted some rare Purple Orchids in the forests
We even spotted some rare Purple Orchids in the forests 2004-06-17

On our way back we stopped at Parmartha Niketan, and saw the famous Ganga Aarti there
On our way back we stopped at Parmartha Niketan, and saw the famous Ganga Aarti there 2004-06-17

Muniji of the Parmartha Niketan doing the Aarti
Muniji of the Parmartha Niketan doing the Aarti 2004-06-17

The students of the Gurukula there joined the Aarti. A huge statue of Lord Shiva presided over the place
The students of the Gurukula there joined the Aarti. A huge statue of Lord Shiva presided over the place 2004-06-17

Top of another temple on that side of the Ganga
Top of another temple on that side of the Ganga 2004-06-17

Ujjain Maha Kumbha 2004

Official Logo of Simhasta Mela 2004
Official Logo of Simhasta Mela 2004 2004-04-14

We started from Vedanta Ashram, Indore early in the morning. There was a caravan of four vehicles.
We started from Vedanta Ashram, Indore early in the morning. There was a caravan of four vehicles. 2004-04-12

All roads led to Ujjain, with hordes of devotees going in that direction.
All roads led to Ujjain, with hordes of devotees going in that direction. 2004-04-12

A short halt after reaching Ujjain.
A short halt after reaching Ujjain. 2004-04-12

Our Camp Site. Courtesy - Indore Agarwal Samaj.
Our Camp Site. Courtesy - Indore Agarwal Samaj. 2004-04-12

There were big & small tents, with coolers, bath rooms, dining facilities, hospital etc. in the camp venue.
There were big & small tents, with coolers, bath rooms, dining facilities, hospital etc. in the camp venue. 2004-04-

The first goal was a dip in the Shipra River. The first sight of the famous Ramghat.
The first goal was a dip in the Shipra River. The first sight of the famous Ramghat. 2004-04-12

Poojya Guruji, alongwith devotees, taking a dip in the holy river.
Poojya Guruji, alongwith devotees, taking a dip in the holy river. 2004-04-12

A Group of Sadhus sitting on the banks of Shipra.
A Group of Sadhus sitting on the banks of Shipra. 2004-04-12

Another Sadhu blessing the camera person.
Another Sadhu blessing the camera person. 2004-04-12

There were elephants and all the royal splendor of the various sects.
There were elephants and all the royal splendor of the various sects. 2004-04-12

Then we went for the darshan of Bhagwan Mahakala. The arrangements were very good.
Then we went for the darshan of Bhagwan Mahakala. The arrangements were very good. 2004-04-14

Har-Siddhi Mata Temple. A very ancient temple of Devi just behind the Mahakala Temple.
Har-Siddhi Mata Temple. A very ancient temple of Devi just behind the Mahakala Temple. 2004-04-12

Darshan of Har-Siddhi Devi.
Darshan of Har-Siddhi Devi. 2004-04-12

Later we went to the famous Chintaman Ganesh Temple.
Later we went to the famous Chintaman Ganesh Temple. 2004-04-12

The idol of highly revered Bhagwan Chintaman Ganesh.
The idol of highly revered Bhagwan Chintaman Ganesh. 2004-04-12

There was something for everyone. Games & entertainment for children.
There was something for everyone. Games & entertainment for children. 2004-04-12

The Camp sites of various sects & Ashrams had grand entrances.
The Camp sites of various sects & Ashrams had grand entrances. 2004-04-12

Camp Gates - 2
Camp Gates - 2 2004-04-12

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Camp Gates - 6 2004-04-12

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Camp Gates - 7 2004-04-12

Camp Gates - 8
Camp Gates - 8 2004-04-12

Later in the night we went to see the Rasa-Leela by a very respected troupe from Vrindavan. The hall was massive, and fu
Later in the night we went to see the Rasa-Leela by a very respected troupe from Vrindavan. The hall was massive, and fu

Thousands of people could watch the play & dance program together.
Thousands of people could watch the play & dance program together. 2004-04-13

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Mumbai Darshan

Sunset at Yari Road
Sunset at Yari Road 2004-05-04

Swans at Siddhi Complex
Swans at Siddhi Complex 2004-05-04

Visit to Shoppers Stop at Malad
Visit to Shoppers Stop at Malad 2004-05-04

Outside view
Outside view 2004-05-04

Busy & Beautiful Mumbai roads at night
Busy & Beautiful Mumbai roads at night 2004-05-04

Cranes perching in the vicinity of Siddhi Building
Cranes perching in the vicinity of Siddhi Building 2004-05-05

Pigeon feasting outside Siddhi
Pigeon feasting outside Siddhi 2004-05-05

The cocunut trees with dozens of cocunuts
The cocunut trees with dozens of cocunuts 2004-05-05

Swans at Siddhi
Swans at Siddhi 2004-05-05

Kakabhushundi strolling in garden
Kakabhushundi strolling in garden 2004-05-05

Green lawns of Siddhi
Green lawns of Siddhi 2004-05-05

Kolkata Darshan

The typical Hand-Rickshaws of Kolkata
The typical Hand-Rickshaws of Kolkata 2004-05-17

Another unique transportation of Kolkata - the Trams
Another unique transportation of Kolkata - the Trams 2004-05-19

The yellow cabs are seen around all over
The yellow cabs are seen around all over 2004-05-17

The new Vidyasagar Setu of Kolkata
The new Vidyasagar Setu of Kolkata 2004-05-19

The Hoogly River with boats
The Hoogly River with boats 2004-05-19

Princep Monument
Princep Monument 2004-05-19

The famous Eden Gardens stadium
The famous Eden Gardens stadium 2004-05-19

Statue of SC Bose near Eden Gardens
Statue of SC Bose near Eden Gardens 2004-05-19

The magnificient Victoria Memorial
The magnificient Victoria Memorial 2004-05-19

The maidan around Victoria Memorial is full of cars & visitors for walks, jogs, yoga, bhajans etc etc
The maidan around Victoria Memorial is full of cars & visitors for walks, jogs, yoga, bhajans etc etc 2004-05-19

Statue of Queen Victoria
Statue of Queen Victoria 2004-05-19

There are nice & clean ponds around the memorial
There are nice & clean ponds around the memorial 2004-05-19

In the far-end we can see the commercial buildings
In the far-end we can see the commercial buildings 2004-05-19

The beautiful blossoming Amaltas flowers
The beautiful blossoming Amaltas flowers 2004-05-19

Pigeons having a feast
Pigeons having a feast 2004-05-19

Sudipto & Ria
Sudipto & Ria 2004-05-19

Visited Science City with Swami Atmatriptananda & Sarvesh
Visited Science City with Swami Atmatriptananda & Sarvesh 2004-05-19

View of the Evolution Park
View of the Evolution Park 2004-05-19

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Arsha Vidya Peetham

Entrance of Arsha Vidya Peetha, commonly known as Swami Dayananda Ashram
Entrance of Arsha Vidya Peetha, commonly known as Swami Dayananda Ashram 2004-06-18

Ashram has arrangements to accomodate around 250 people
Ashram has arrangements to accomodate around 250 people 2004-06-18

The well-equipped Dining & Kitchen complex
The well-equipped Dining & Kitchen complex 2004-06-18

Rooms of Poojya Swami Dayananda etc
Rooms of Poojya Swami Dayananda etc 2004-06-16

The well-equipped A/C Satsang Hall
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Temple of Bhagwan Gangadhareshwar Mahadev
Temple of Bhagwan Gangadhareshwar Mahadev 2004-06-18

Shikhar of the Shiva Temple
Shikhar of the Shiva Temple 2004-06-18

Entrance of the Temple
Entrance of the Temple 2004-06-18

Bhagwan Sri Gangadhareshwar Mahadev
Bhagwan Sri Gangadhareshwar Mahadev 2004-06-18

Ashram is located in the Purani Jhadi area of the city, just on the banks of Ganga
Ashram is located in the Purani Jhadi area of the city, just on the banks of Ganga 2004-06-15

There is an all-weather Ghat for the Ashramites
There is an all-weather Ghat for the Ashramites 2004-06-16

Surrounded by the Himalayan foothills, every day starts with different colors & hues
Surrounded by the Himalayan foothills, every day starts with different colors & hues 2004-06-16

View of the city from the Ashram in the night
View of the city from the Ashram in the night 2004-06-14

Monsoon had just started, so at times clouds use to come down and cover the city, as though Gods had come down to embrac
Monsoon had just started, so at times clouds use to come down and cover the city, as though Gods had come down to embrac

Some days the mist on the river gave a very heavenly look, as though we live in the loka's above the clouds
Some days the mist on the river gave a very heavenly look, as though we live in the loka's above the clouds 2004-06

River is used by different people differently. A raft with adventurer lovers
River is used by different people differently. A raft with adventurer lovers 2004-06-18

A meditating crane. Dont know whether this is a session before or after meals!
A meditating crane. Dont know whether this is a session before or after meals! 2004-06-16

One day we saw a funeral rite on the other side of the river
One day we saw a funeral rite on the other side of the river 2004-06-19

The steps going down to the river was an ideal sitting place for discussions & prayers
The steps going down to the river was an ideal sitting place for discussions & prayers 2004-06-18

Poojya Guruji strolling in the Ashram
Poojya Guruji strolling in the Ashram 2004-06-19

Sankaracharya Gate

It was decided to construct a grand Entry Gate towards Vedanta Ashram aptly called "Sankaracharya Gate'
It was decided to construct a grand Entry Gate towards Vedanta Ashram aptly called "Sankaracharya Gate' 2004-1

On 17th Oct 2004, the President of Sudama Nagar Society and its various officials gathered at Vedanta Ashram
On 17th Oct 2004, the President of Sudama Nagar Society and its various officials gathered at Vedanta Ashram 2004-10-17

And after Aarti of Bhagwan Sankaracharya, requested Poojya Guruji for Bhumi Pujan of the gate
And after Aarti of Bhagwan Sankaracharya, requested Poojya Guruji for Bhumi Pujan of the gate 2004-10-17

The Gate will be constructed just near 'Happy Traders' shop
The Gate will be constructed just near 'Happy Traders' shop 2004-10-17

It will become a landmark for any visitor coming to Vedanta Ashram
It will become a landmark for any visitor coming to Vedanta Ashram 2004-10-17

The Bhumi Pujan was done during Navratri's - a very auspicious time indeed
The Bhumi Pujan was done during Navratri's - a very auspicious time indeed 2004-10-17

Poojya Guruji performs the Bhumi Pujan
Poojya Guruji performs the Bhumi Pujan 2004-10-17

Various Trustees of Ashram Trust and members of Vedanta Mission participated in the historic function
Various Trustees of Ashram Trust and members of Vedanta Mission participated in the historic function 2004-10-17

Guruji formally starts the construction with a shovel-hit
Guruji formally starts the construction with a shovel-hit 2004-10-17

Sh.Bhagwati Prasad Misraji, the President of the Society, and various other members also perform the formal digging
Sh.Bhagwati Prasad Misraji, the President of the Society, and various other members also perform the formal digging 2004

Priests from nearby Shiv Mandir performed the rituals
Priests from nearby Shiv Mandir performed the rituals 2004-10-17

A statue of Bhagwan Sri Adi Sankaracharya will be installed on top of the gate
A statue of Bhagwan Sri Adi Sankaracharya will be installed on top of the gate 2004-10-17

As per yet another sankalpa of Poojya Guruji, it has also been decided to name the newly constructed RCC Road in front o
As per yet another sankalpa of Poojya Guruji, it has also been decided to name the newly constructed RCC Road in front o

Poojya Guruji with all the members of Sudama Nagar Hsg Society & Vedanta Mission
Poojya Guruji with all the members of Sudama Nagar Hsg Society & Vedanta Mission 2004-10-17

The program ended with tea & snacks. The gate is expected to be ready by Diwali itself
The program ended with tea & snacks. The gate is expected to be ready by Diwali itself 2004-10-17

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Janmashtami 2003

The beautifully decorated idol of Bhagwan Sri Krishna.
The beautifully decorated idol of Bhagwan Sri Krishna. 2003-08-21

A 'Village theme Jhanki' was prepared on the occasion, by Poojya Swamini Amitanandaji and a team of devotees.
A 'Village theme Jhanki' was prepared on the occasion, by Poojya Swamini Amitanandaji and a team of devotees.

Lord Krishna was on an altar inside a hut, with his flute.
Lord Krishna was on an altar inside a hut, with his flute. 2003-08-20

Poojya Guruji leads the 'Akhand Gita Chanting', where everyone chanted all the 18 chapters of Bhagwad Gita. Gu
Poojya Guruji leads the 'Akhand Gita Chanting', where everyone chanted all the 18 chapters of Bhagwad Gita. Gu

Swamini Poornanandaji presented a unique Maharashtrian style 'Katha & Keertan', which everyone enjoyed a l
Swamini Poornanandaji presented a unique Maharashtrian style 'Katha & Keertan', which everyone enjoyed a l

In this 'Katha & Keertan' program, she presented a vivid description of the scenes of Mathura & Vrinda
In this 'Katha & Keertan' program, she presented a vivid description of the scenes of Mathura & Vrinda

The devotees accompanied her with various instruments.
The devotees accompanied her with various instruments. 2003-08-21

As the clock struck 12, all lights were put off and then manifested the blessed Lord.
As the clock struck 12, all lights were put off and then manifested the blessed Lord. 2003-08-21

There was jubilation all over, with the devotees chanting mantras & shlokas invoking the grace & blessings of Lo
There was jubilation all over, with the devotees chanting mantras & shlokas invoking the grace & blessings of Lo

Immediately after the manifestation of Lord, was performed the Maha-Aarti & Mantra-pushpanjali.
Immediately after the manifestation of Lord, was performed the Maha-Aarti & Mantra-pushpanjali. 2003-08-21

Devotees wishing each other after the 'birth' of Lord. The day long fast ended with this and everyone enjoyed
Devotees wishing each other after the 'birth' of Lord. The day long fast ended with this and everyone enjoyed

Child of one of the devotees gave a pleasant surprise to all. Lord Krishna was seen walking in the midst of all, with b
Child of one of the devotees gave a pleasant surprise to all. Lord Krishna was seen walking in the midst of all, with b

Sanyas Deeksha of Maitreyi

One more member joins the caravan
One more member joins the caravan 2004-04-30

Preparations in full swing for the important ceremony on the evening of 29th April 2004
Preparations in full swing for the important ceremony on the evening of 29th April 2004 2004-04-29

Poojya Guruji watches the ongoing preparations
Poojya Guruji watches the ongoing preparations 2004-04-29

The Acharya Swamini Amitanandaji initiating the process
The Acharya Swamini Amitanandaji initiating the process 2004-04-29

First after a brief puja, all hairs are shaved off
First after a brief puja, all hairs are shaved off 2004-04-29

Hairs stand for body consciousness
Hairs stand for body consciousness 2004-04-29

Aiming to transcend the body level existence
Aiming to transcend the body level existence 2004-04-29

Invoking the blessings of all the teertha's after the head-shave
Invoking the blessings of all the teertha's after the head-shave 2004-04-29

Swamini Poornanandaji gives a hand of blessings
Swamini Poornanandaji gives a hand of blessings 2004-04-29

The rituals involve Dasha-vidha Snana, Pinda-dana and then finally..
The rituals involve Dasha-vidha Snana, Pinda-dana and then finally.. 2004-04-29

the Viraja Homa, which is done all alone
the Viraja Homa, which is done all alone 2004-04-29

The Poorna Ahuti of the first part
The Poorna Ahuti of the first part 2004-04-29

Next day (30th April) in the Brahma Muhurat
Next day (30th April) in the Brahma Muhurat 2004-04-30

Poojya Swaminiji gives new robes and name to the new initiate..
Poojya Swaminiji gives new robes and name to the new initiate.. 2004-04-30

and names her as Swamini Samatananda Saraswati
and names her as Swamini Samatananda Saraswati 2004-04-30

All the four Mahatmas of the Mission
All the four Mahatmas of the Mission 2004-04-30

The new Swami taking bhiksha from all present, and giving her blessings to her one big family
The new Swami taking bhiksha from all present, and giving her blessings to her one big family 2004-04-30

The new journey within begins with full throttle
The new journey within begins with full throttle 2004-04-30

Mahashivratri 2004

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Guru Poornima '04

The decorated altar of Bhagwan Sri Adi Sankaracharya in the Satsang Hall of Ashram
The decorated altar of Bhagwan Sri Adi Sankaracharya in the Satsang Hall of Ashram 2004-07-01

On the 'Vyasa Peetha' itself were put the photos of all the Mahatmas who have blessed us with their knowledge
On the 'Vyasa Peetha' itself were put the photos of all the Mahatmas who have blessed us with their knowledge

They included, Poojya Gurudev Sri Swami Chinmayananda, Swami Tapovanji, Swami Dayananda, Swami Swaaroopanandaji, the San
They included, Poojya Gurudev Sri Swami Chinmayananda, Swami Tapovanji, Swami Dayananda, Swami Swaaroopanandaji, the San

The Vyasa Petha after the Puja
The Vyasa Petha after the Puja 2004-07-01

The first Puja was of all the Guru's. This was conducted by Poojya Guruji and done by Poojya Swaminiji
The first Puja was of all the Guru's. This was conducted by Poojya Guruji and done by Poojya Swaminiji 2004-07-01

After a short session of Bhajans, by various devotees, there was another session of Puja, Pada Pooja of Poojya Guruji
After a short session of Bhajans, by various devotees, there was another session of Puja, Pada Pooja of Poojya Guruji 20

Sri Teerath & Smt Shanta Madan, from Mumbai, were the main Yajman's of the Puja
Sri Teerath & Smt Shanta Madan, from Mumbai, were the main Yajman's of the Puja 2004-07-01

It was flowers all over for P. Guruji
It was flowers all over for P. Guruji 2004-07-01

Then there was the delicious Malwi Menu Bhandara. Dal Bati & Churma ke Laddu
Then there was the delicious Malwi Menu Bhandara. Dal Bati & Churma ke Laddu 2004-07-01

Savan Puja_04

Overview of the Jhanki
Overview of the Jhanki 2004-08-23

Closer darshan of Bhagwan Gangeshwar Mahadev
Closer darshan of Bhagwan Gangeshwar Mahadev 2004-08-23

Sunil & Manju Garg doing the Puja
Sunil & Manju Garg doing the Puja 2004-08-23

Om Namah Shivaya
Om Namah Shivaya 2004-08-23

Rudrabhisheka in progress
Rudrabhisheka in progress 2004-08-23

Poojya Guruji guides
Poojya Guruji guides 2004-08-23

Large number of devotees participated
Large number of devotees participated 2004-08-23

Continous rains too did not deter the devotees to come over
Continous rains too did not deter the devotees to come over 2004-08-23

Om Namah Shivaya
Om Namah Shivaya 2004-08-23

Puja was done very nicely, with great devotion
Puja was done very nicely, with great devotion 2004-08-23

Finally the Aarti
Finally the Aarti 2004-08-23

Sushila Gargji doing the Aarti
Sushila Gargji doing the Aarti 2004-08-23

Janmashtami 2004

Janmashtami Celebrations started in the morning with the chanting of entire Bhagwad Gita
Janmashtami Celebrations started in the morning with the chanting of entire Bhagwad Gita 2004-09-07

Gitacharya & 'Divine Mother' Bhagwad Gita preside over the occasion
Gitacharya & 'Divine Mother' Bhagwad Gita preside over the occasion 2004-09-07

Poojya Guruji & Swamini Amitanandaji lead the chanting and everyone participated
Poojya Guruji & Swamini Amitanandaji lead the chanting and everyone participated 2004-09-07

Swamini Poornanandaji doing the Aarti after the completion of chanting
Swamini Poornanandaji doing the Aarti after the completion of chanting 2004-09-07

Vedanta Ashram was lovingly decorated - both inside & outside, for various programs
Vedanta Ashram was lovingly decorated - both inside & outside, for various programs 2004-09-07

Sankalpa & Vikalpa dress as Balram & Krishna for a special evening program
Sankalpa & Vikalpa dress as Balram & Krishna for a special evening program 2004-09-07

A huge Cultural Program was organized just outside the Ashram, in the evening. First there was the Dandiya by Balvihar c
A huge Cultural Program was organized just outside the Ashram, in the evening. First there was the Dandiya by Balvihar c

Poojya Guruji & Swaminiji preside over the function
Poojya Guruji & Swaminiji preside over the function 2004-09-07

Then a group of children dressed as Sri Krishna and Gopa-Gopis visited the houses of various devotees of the neighbourho
Then a group of children dressed as Sri Krishna and Gopa-Gopis visited the houses of various devotees of the neighbourho

They were given a ceremonial send-off. Aarti, Tika & Makhan-Misri sweets for all children.
They were given a ceremonial send-off. Aarti, Tika & Makhan-Misri sweets for all children. 2004-09-07

The mandali was given a warm & rousing welcome at every house. It was a great experience for all when Lord visited t
The mandali was given a warm & rousing welcome at every house. It was a great experience for all when Lord visited t

In the meanwhile there was 'Musical Chairs' for other children, boys, girls & youth.
In the meanwhile there was 'Musical Chairs' for other children, boys, girls & youth. 2004-09-07

Then there were two 'Matki-Phoda' programs. In the first kind a pot was kept on a stool and ...
Then there were two 'Matki-Phoda' programs. In the first kind a pot was kept on a stool and ... 2004-09-07

someone was blindfolded. He had to walk between a chalked path and slowly tread towards the pot, and break it with the s
someone was blindfolded. He had to walk between a chalked path and slowly tread towards the pot, and break it with the s

It was like a man in darkness searching for some light
It was like a man in darkness searching for some light 2004-09-07

It is indeed difficult to find your way in darkness,
It is indeed difficult to find your way in darkness, 2004-09-07

and more so when you have 'Dig-bhrama' - confusion about direction
and more so when you have 'Dig-bhrama' - confusion about direction 2004-09-07

The heart cries out for a hand that could lead us to light
The heart cries out for a hand that could lead us to light 2004-09-07

The second 'Matki-Phoda' program was to break the hanging 'Matki' - with butter, sweets & flower
The second 'Matki-Phoda' program was to break the hanging 'Matki' - with butter, sweets & flower

There was immense enthusiasm in all age groups to try out
There was immense enthusiasm in all age groups to try out 2004-09-07

Hands reaching out to the sky. Going up and then tumbling down in safe hands of crowd
Hands reaching out to the sky. Going up and then tumbling down in safe hands of crowd 2004-09-07

There was great excitement, fun & frolic
There was great excitement, fun & frolic 2004-09-07

Finally, it was Mehul who managed the feat, and everyone enjoyed the fruits of his action
Finally, it was Mehul who managed the feat, and everyone enjoyed the fruits of his action 2004-09-07

The night session of the program began with a 'Skit on Kamsa' by Dhara from Ahmedabad
The night session of the program began with a 'Skit on Kamsa' by Dhara from Ahmedabad 2004-09-07

Everyone was transported in the scene thousands of year back by the engrossing performance
Everyone was transported in the scene thousands of year back by the engrossing performance 2004-09-07

Anagh Sharma as Sri Krishna
Anagh Sharma as Sri Krishna 2004-09-07

Some balvihar chidren chanted Gita sholkas
Some balvihar chidren chanted Gita sholkas 2004-09-07

Many devotees sang lovely bhajans till late night
Many devotees sang lovely bhajans till late night 2004-09-07

Finally at 12, the tapas & devotion paid off. The light of all lights emerged to efface all darkness
Finally at 12, the tapas & devotion paid off. The light of all lights emerged to efface all darkness 2004-09-08

Poojya Swaminiji lead the welcome of the divine manifestation with chanting of mantras & aarti
Poojya Swaminiji lead the welcome of the divine manifestation with chanting of mantras & aarti 2004-09-08

Everyone prayed, 'Sarve Bhavantu Sukhinaha'. May all be happy. Jai Sri Krishna.
Everyone prayed, 'Sarve Bhavantu Sukhinaha'. May all be happy. Jai Sri Krishna. 2004-09-08

Diwali '04

Vedanta Ashram was tastefully lighted & decorated
Vedanta Ashram was tastefully lighted & decorated 2004-11-12

The Surya logo was prominent from far
The Surya logo was prominent from far 2004-11-12

Beautiful Rangoli prepared by neighbourhood children
Beautiful Rangoli prepared by neighbourhood children 2004-11-13

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Fri, 12 Nov 2004 19:57:52 2004-11-12

Swamini Samataji decorating the altar of Lakshmiji with lamps
Swamini Samataji decorating the altar of Lakshmiji with lamps 2004-11-12

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Fri, 12 Nov 2004 20:19:16 2004-11-12

Swamini Amitanandaji shows sprakling 'Lights' to Devatas
Swamini Amitanandaji shows sprakling 'Lights' to Devatas 2004-11-12

Samataji welcomes the Gods too
Samataji welcomes the Gods too 2004-11-12

Ramakantbhai is full of joy & enthusiasm
Ramakantbhai is full of joy & enthusiasm 2004-11-12

Ushaben is almost child like in her enthusiasm
Ushaben is almost child like in her enthusiasm 2004-11-12

May there be more 'Love & Light' all over
May there be more 'Love & Light' all over 2004-11-12

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Fri, 12 Nov 2004 20:34:05 2004-11-12

Mahashivratri 2005

Bhagwan Gangeshwar Mahadev presides over the morning puja.
Bhagwan Gangeshwar Mahadev presides over the morning puja. 2005-03-08

Swamini Amitanandaji organizing the mass Rudrabhisheka puja
Swamini Amitanandaji organizing the mass Rudrabhisheka puja 2005-03-08

Every devotee had a Shiv Linga, and all the things required for the puja
Every devotee had a Shiv Linga, and all the things required for the puja 2005-03-08

Poojya Guruji guided the devotees for the entire puja
Poojya Guruji guided the devotees for the entire puja 2005-03-08

The main Yajman were Sh Shiv & Smt Vidya Sharma from Mumbai
The main Yajman were Sh Shiv & Smt Vidya Sharma from Mumbai 2005-03-08

Atha Pranayamaha
Atha Pranayamaha 2005-03-08

Doing the various Upachar's
Doing the various Upachar's 2005-03-08

The guiding light
The guiding light 2005-03-08

Atha Panchamruta Snanam
Atha Panchamruta Snanam 2005-03-08

Followed by Shudhodaka Snanam
Followed by Shudhodaka Snanam 2005-03-08

Mahadev with all the Bhasma & kumkum etc
Mahadev with all the Bhasma & kumkum etc 2005-03-08

There was archana with 108 names
There was archana with 108 names 2005-03-08

Before this puja there was a three days 'Shiv-Upasana Shivir' in which the devotees were enlightened about the
Before this puja there was a three days 'Shiv-Upasana Shivir' in which the devotees were enlightened about the

Doing Aarti with all the bhava
Doing Aarti with all the bhava 2005-03-08

Puja is to serve & revere God after invoking him in a Vigraha
Puja is to serve & revere God after invoking him in a Vigraha 2005-03-08

The ambiance was charged with love & devotion
The ambiance was charged with love & devotion 2005-03-08

Atha Pushpanjalihi
Atha Pushpanjalihi 2005-03-08

Finally with Namaskar & Kshama Prarthana the puja ends
Finally with Namaskar & Kshama Prarthana the puja ends 2005-03-08

Namah Parvati Pataye : Har Har Mahadev
Namah Parvati Pataye : Har Har Mahadev 2005-03-08
Prasada

Prasada
Prasada 2005-03-08

Taking blessings from Guruji
Taking blessings from Guruji 2005-03-08

Isha also gets her share
Isha also gets her share 2005-03-08

Isha with Guruji on the swing
Isha with Guruji on the swing 2005-03-08

Devotees exchanging pleasantries
Devotees exchanging pleasantries 2005-03-08

The phalhari bhandara begins
The phalhari bhandara begins 2005-03-08

Swamini Amitanandaji
Swamini Amitanandaji 2005-03-08

Be-dantis too enjoyed the preparations
Be-dantis too enjoyed the preparations 2005-03-08

The Evening Session: Ashram was tastefully decorated & lighted
The Evening Session: Ashram was tastefully decorated & lighted 2005-03-07

The temple of Bhagwan Gangeshwar Mahadev too was nicely decorated & lighted. The spotlessly clean floor reveals the
The temple of Bhagwan Gangeshwar Mahadev too was nicely decorated & lighted. The spotlessly clean floor reveals the

A close encounter
A close encounter 2005-03-08

A Rudrabhisheka was performed on the terrace before the abhisheka. Sh & Smt B.Yadav from Lucknow were the main Yajma
A Rudrabhisheka was performed on the terrace before the abhisheka. Sh & Smt B.Yadav from Lucknow were the main Yajma

After the puja the shiv linga was taken respectfully on top and placed on the jaladhari of giant shivlinga
After the puja the shiv linga was taken respectfully on top and placed on the jaladhari of giant shivlinga 2005-03-08

Swamini Poornanandaji guides devotees for abhisheka
Swamini Poornanandaji guides devotees for abhisheka 2005-03-08

Om Namah Shivaya
Om Namah Shivaya 2005-03-08

Mahadev is abhisheka priyaha
Mahadev is abhisheka priyaha 2005-03-08

Young & old all made to the top to express their devotion
Young & old all made to the top to express their devotion 2005-03-08

Rohit Dass who covered the whole programs with all these photos
Rohit Dass who covered the whole programs with all these photos 2005-03-08

Prasad after the abhisheka
Prasad after the abhisheka 2005-03-08

Bhajans continued
Bhajans continued 2005-03-08

Swaminiji surrounded with Balvihar children
Swaminiji surrounded with Balvihar children 2005-03-08

Poornaji sharing a joke with a devotee
Poornaji sharing a joke with a devotee 2005-03-08

Raju (Viveka Srivastava) with his newly married wife - Puja
Raju (Viveka Srivastava) with his newly married wife - Puja 2005-03-08

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Sunderkand Bhandara

Bhagwan Shiva in the form of Hanumanji. One alone manifests as many.
Bhagwan Shiva in the form of Hanumanji. One alone manifests as many. 2005-08-07

The Das Bagichi Sunderkand Mandalai is led by Sh Gulab Chand Vyas. Sh Vyas taking blessings from Poojya Guruji
The Das Bagichi Sunderkand Mandalai is led by Sh Gulab Chand Vyas. Sh Vyas taking blessings from Poojya Guruji 2005-08-0

The group sings SUnderkand in a very devoted way.
The group sings SUnderkand in a very devoted way. 2005-08-07

Guruji enjoying the chanting
Guruji enjoying the chanting 2005-08-07

Swamini Amitanandaji singing the 'Chapter Beautiful - Sunder Kand'
Swamini Amitanandaji singing the 'Chapter Beautiful - Sunder Kand' 2005-08-07

Poornanandaji & Samatanandaji also joined the chorus chanting
Poornanandaji & Samatanandaji also joined the chorus chanting 2005-08-08

Continous chanting of Sunderkand takes about 2-3 hours
Continous chanting of Sunderkand takes about 2-3 hours 2005-08-07

The team comes well prepared with its own instruments etc
The team comes well prepared with its own instruments etc 2005-08-07

Sh Vyasji leading the chanting
Sh Vyasji leading the chanting 2005-08-07

A good crowd came over for the program
A good crowd came over for the program 2005-08-07

The singing of Sunderkand ended with Aarti
The singing of Sunderkand ended with Aarti 2005-08-07

Finally there was Dal-Bati Bhandara for all
Finally there was Dal-Bati Bhandara for all 2005-08-07

Sanyas DDay Program

Poojya Guruji on the Stage
Poojya Guruji on the Stage 2003-10-10

Sunil & Manju did the Pada Puja
Sunil & Manju did the Pada Puja 2003-10-10

Swaminiji gives direction
Swaminiji gives direction 2003-10-10

The Devotees watching the Puja
The Devotees watching the Puja 2003-10-10

Aarti by Sunil & Manju
Aarti by Sunil & Manju 2003-10-10

Flowery expression of devotion
Flowery expression of devotion 2003-10-10

Lala's doing the Aarti
Lala's doing the Aarti 2003-10-10

Jai Gurudev!
Jai Gurudev! 2003-10-10

The decoration was of Jungle Theme, with sewaks as Tribesmen
The decoration was of Jungle Theme, with sewaks as Tribesmen 2003-10-10

Cultural Program begins
Cultural Program begins 2003-10-10

Tribal Dance
Tribal Dance 2003-10-10

The Sakshi
The Sakshi 2003-10-10

Enjoying the show
Enjoying the show 2003-10-10

Bhajans in full swing
Bhajans in full swing 2003-10-10

Balvihar Children present Dance
Balvihar Children present Dance 2003-10-10

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Balvihar Children present Dance-2 2003-10-10

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Balvihar Children present Dance-3 2003-10-10

Bhajan & then Bhojan
Bhajan & then Bhojan 2003-10-10

The Director & Producer
The Director & Producer 2003-10-10

Devotees partake the prasad, followed by the special 'Sharad Poornima Kheer'
Devotees partake the prasad, followed by the special 'Sharad Poornima Kheer' 2003-10-10

Swaminiji's Birthday

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Sun, 08 Aug 2004 19:48:42 2004-08-08

The Rudrabhisheka begins
The Rudrabhisheka begins 2004-08-08

Poojya Guruji read the mantras
Poojya Guruji read the mantras 2004-08-08

Om Namah Shivaya!
Om Namah Shivaya! 2004-08-08

Sun, 08 Aug 2004 19:22:22
Sun, 08 Aug 2004 19:22:22 2004-08-08

Aarti was done by all the devotees
Aarti was done by all the devotees 2004-08-08

Young & old - all join the chorus
Young & old - all join the chorus 2004-08-08

Isha joins Poojya Swaminiji to give blessings to all
Isha joins Poojya Swaminiji to give blessings to all 2004-08-08

The Lamp was lit by the youngest member - Anagh
The Lamp was lit by the youngest member - Anagh 2004-08-08

Cake - symbol of love & gratitude of devotees
Cake - symbol of love & gratitude of devotees 2004-08-08

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Sun, 08 Aug 2004 20:20:42 2004-08-08

Om Sri Gurubhyo Namah
Om Sri Gurubhyo Namah 2004-08-08

Hands of children go up for the possible sweets in the ballon
Hands of children go up for the possible sweets in the ballon 2004-08-08

Sun, 08 Aug 2004 20:28:31
Sun, 08 Aug 2004 20:28:31 2004-08-08

Rohit getting his share
Rohit getting his share 2004-08-08

The fun & frolic of the occasion
The fun & frolic of the occasion 2004-08-08

All the devottes enjoying the prasad
All the devottes enjoying the prasad 2004-08-08

The day was full of joy & blessings
The day was full of joy & blessings 2004-08-08

Samata's Birthday

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Mon, 15 Nov 2004 19:59:40 2004-11-15

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Mon, 15 Nov 2004 20:41:46 2004-11-15

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Mon, 15 Nov 2004 20:43:05 2004-11-15

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Mon, 15 Nov 2004 16:51:22 2004-11-15

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Ganga Snana

On 16th June afternoon Poojya Guruji motivated everyone for a dip in the Ganges. Young & old everyone responded enth
On 16th June afternoon Poojya Guruji motivated everyone for a dip in the Ganges. Young & old everyone responded enth

Embrace of Mother Ganga invokes a child in everyone
Embrace of Mother Ganga invokes a child in everyone 2004-06-16

Dip in the cold water compels everyone to remember the tenet that 'I am not this body'
Dip in the cold water compels everyone to remember the tenet that 'I am not this body' 2004-06-16

Take a deep breath and then in you go
Take a deep breath and then in you go 2004-06-16

Devotees doing Abhishek of Poojya Guruji
Devotees doing Abhishek of Poojya Guruji 2004-06-17

Amidst the chanting of the mantra 'Har Har Mahadev'
Amidst the chanting of the mantra 'Har Har Mahadev' 2004-06-17

Swaminiji leads the way for the hesitant ladies to take the dip
Swaminiji leads the way for the hesitant ladies to take the dip 2004-06-16

It was all fun & frolic too
It was all fun & frolic too 2004-06-16

Swaminiji showing some dance mudras
Swaminiji showing some dance mudras 2004-06-16

Is this 'Merry go Round' going on?
Is this 'Merry go Round' going on? 2004-06-16

Mohan & Chandra Lala take a dip too
Mohan & Chandra Lala take a dip too 2004-06-16

Quiz at Camp

The Quiz Program was conducted on the second last day of the Camp. Judge of the contest was Poojya Swaminiji
The Quiz Program was conducted on the second last day of the Camp. Judge of the contest was Poojya Swaminiji 2004-06-18

On the left of Swamis was the Ganga Party and on the right was the Himalaya party
On the left of Swamis was the Ganga Party and on the right was the Himalaya party 2004-06-18

First there were the Q&A, Shloka chanting, bhajan and the antakshari rounds, then was the Dumb Sheraz round
First there were the Q&A, Shloka chanting, bhajan and the antakshari rounds, then was the Dumb Sheraz round 2004-06-

Dubeyji indicating Saraswati
Dubeyji indicating Saraswati 2004-06-19

All the members as well as the others watch & enjoy
All the members as well as the others watch & enjoy 2004-06-19

Ghanshyam from Lko successfully indicated Durga
Ghanshyam from Lko successfully indicated Durga 2004-06-19

Pranjal from US successfully indicated the Sun
Pranjal from US successfully indicated the Sun 2004-06-19

Prashant from Mumbai indicating Snake
Prashant from Mumbai indicating Snake 2004-06-19

Then there was the acting round, which everyone enjoyed the most
Then there was the acting round, which everyone enjoyed the most 2004-06-19

Bhikubhai enacted the 'Dhumak Chalat Ramchandra'
Bhikubhai enacted the 'Dhumak Chalat Ramchandra' 2004-06-19

Swaniji enacts 'Hanumanji eating fruits at Ashoka Vatika'
Swaniji enacts 'Hanumanji eating fruits at Ashoka Vatika' 2004-06-19

Mohan Lala as 'Parashuram in the sabha of Janak'
Mohan Lala as 'Parashuram in the sabha of Janak' 2004-06-19

Dubeyji enacts 'Kevat washing the feet of Ramji'
Dubeyji enacts 'Kevat washing the feet of Ramji' 2004-06-19

Satish Prabhu nicely acted as 'Ram in Viraha mode'
Satish Prabhu nicely acted as 'Ram in Viraha mode' 2004-06-19

Pada Pooja

Paada Pooja of Poojya Guruji Sri Swami Atmanandaji, conducted by Sri & Smt. M.M. Dubey
Paada Pooja of Poojya Guruji Sri Swami Atmanandaji, conducted by Sri & Smt. M.M. Dubey 2004-06-19

Devotees making a flower rangoli at the entrance of Satsang Hall
Devotees making a flower rangoli at the entrance of Satsang Hall 2004-06-20

A flowery carpet awaits Guruji
A flowery carpet awaits Guruji 2004-06-20

A group of devotees escort Guruji to the Pooja place
A group of devotees escort Guruji to the Pooja place 2004-06-20

The puja was done under the guidance of Poojya Swamini Amitanandaji
The puja was done under the guidance of Poojya Swamini Amitanandaji 2004-06-19

Whole decoration & arrangements were done very lovingly
Whole decoration & arrangements were done very lovingly 2004-06-19

All other campers watch the ritual
All other campers watch the ritual 2004-06-19

The puja is done with all the shodasha upachara's
The puja is done with all the shodasha upachara's 2004-06-19

Paada Pooja is done with Pachamruta
Paada Pooja is done with Pachamruta 2004-06-20

Pushpam Samarpayami
Pushpam Samarpayami 2004-06-19

Finally the Aarti
Finally the Aarti 2004-06-19

Satish Prabhu leads the singing of the Aarti
Satish Prabhu leads the singing of the Aarti 2004-06-20

As the dakshina program continued, Lalaji leads the group in singing bhajans
As the dakshina program continued, Lalaji leads the group in singing bhajans 2004-06-19

Isha - May 2004

Hi! I am Isha
Hi! I am Isha 2004-04-23

I stay at Vedanta Ashram, Indore
I stay at Vedanta Ashram, Indore 2004-05-27

My pet game is 'Katori katori'
My pet game is 'Katori katori' 2004-04-23

My favorite watch post
My favorite watch post 2004-04-22

I bark at some, and threaten others
I bark at some, and threaten others 2004-05-27

Well! I am still a child, so some spoon feeding is allowed
Well! I am still a child, so some spoon feeding is allowed 2004-04-22

Beginning of the Shanti parva
Beginning of the Shanti parva 2004-05-13

Bhima getting acquainted with me
Bhima getting acquainted with me 2004-05-13

Being in an Ashram, I have come to believe in the profound powers of Meditation
Being in an Ashram, I have come to believe in the profound powers of Meditation 2004-05-27

You can see its effect, it definitely makes a person very tejasvi
You can see its effect, it definitely makes a person very tejasvi 2004-05-27

Isha - Mar 2006

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DSCN0021 2006-03-04

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dscn0030 2006-03-04

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dscn0092 2006-03-04

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dscn0106 2006-03-04

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dscn0238 2006-03-08

Isha

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P6050008 2004-06-05

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P7250049 2004-07-25

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PC090003 2004-12-09

Choithram Hospital

Choithram Hospital, Indore
Choithram Hospital, Indore 2003-11-18

It is Hospital cum Research Center
It is Hospital cum Research Center 2003-11-18

Spread in acres of green land
Spread in acres of green land 2003-11-18

Tue, 18 Nov 2003 07:30:55
Tue, 18 Nov 2003 07:30:55 2003-11-18

The spirit behind this great endeavour
The spirit behind this great endeavour 2003-11-18

Guruji in the hospital room, with his portable office
Guruji in the hospital room, with his portable office 2003-11-18

Tue, 18 Nov 2003 07:05:33
Tue, 18 Nov 2003 07:05:33 2003-11-18

The Campus is green & beautiful
The Campus is green & beautiful 2003-11-18

Tue, 18 Nov 2003 07:23:49
Tue, 18 Nov 2003 07:23:49 2003-11-18

Flowery shrubs line the road & paths
Flowery shrubs line the road & paths 2003-11-18

Fan Palms
Fan Palms 2003-11-18
Cactii

Cactii
Cactii 2003-11-18

Cactus of other kind
Cactus of other kind 2003-11-18

Flowers bloom
Flowers bloom 2003-11-18

Lush green view from Guruji's Room
Lush green view from Guruji's Room 2003-11-18

Arthroscopy Operation

Gokuldas Hospitals Ltd, Indore, where Swamini Amitanandaji was admitted on 21st Nov.
Gokuldas Hospitals Ltd, Indore, where Swamini Amitanandaji was admitted on 21st Nov. 2003-11-24

GHL is one of the old, centrally placed & well-equipped hospitals of the city.
GHL is one of the old, centrally placed & well-equipped hospitals of the city. 2003-11-24

Mon, 24 Nov 2003 10:18:39
Mon, 24 Nov 2003 10:18:39 2003-11-24

A small temple of Lord Krishna near the reception
A small temple of Lord Krishna near the reception 2003-11-24

Swaminiji was admitted to Room # 215 on the second floor
Swaminiji was admitted to Room # 215 on the second floor 2003-11-24

Sat, 22 Nov 2003 07:40:44
Sat, 22 Nov 2003 07:40:44 2003-11-22

Sat, 22 Nov 2003 08:04:34
Sat, 22 Nov 2003 08:04:34 2003-11-22

Sat, 22 Nov 2003 08:05:59
Sat, 22 Nov 2003 08:05:59 2003-11-22

Operation Theatres were on the first floor
Operation Theatres were on the first floor 2003-11-22

Inside the OT section
Inside the OT section 2003-11-22

Sat, 22 Nov 2003 08:19:21
Sat, 22 Nov 2003 08:19:21 2003-11-22

Sat, 22 Nov 2003 09:29:07
Sat, 22 Nov 2003 09:29:07 2003-11-22

Mon, 24 Nov 2003 00:41:42
Mon, 24 Nov 2003 00:41:42 2003-11-24

The magnification is twenty times.
The magnification is twenty times. 2007-09-21

The muscle like pad between two bones in called Miniscus. It got broken due to some injury, and has to be now removed.
The muscle like pad between two bones in called Miniscus. It got broken due to some injury, and has to be now removed. 2

Using various very fine instruments the doctors artistically cleaned the whole broken Miniscus.
Using various very fine instruments the doctors artistically cleaned the whole broken Miniscus. 2007-09-21

The operation involves processes of 'lavage' and 'debridement', cleaning the joint with saline water
The operation involves processes of 'lavage' and 'debridement', cleaning the joint with saline water

After about 30 minutes the miniscus is now clean.
After about 30 minutes the miniscus is now clean. 2007-09-21

Sat, 22 Nov 2003 09:38:25
Sat, 22 Nov 2003 09:38:25 2003-11-22

Swaminiji being brought out of the OT.
Swaminiji being brought out of the OT. 2003-11-22

Swaminiji infact watched her entire operation, and was even discussing about the various parts etc with the doctor. She
Swaminiji infact watched her entire operation, and was even discussing about the various parts etc with the doctor. She