An Unforgettable trek....

 We were planning for a trek from a long time. The Shiva Jayanti day turned out to be THE day and we decided to trek Harishchandra Gad (Fort) located near Malshej Ghat in Maharashtra. There are 3 to 4 ways to reach the temple. We chose the Nashik highway route and ended up in a small village called Kotul. The trek is exhaustive and you really should make up your mind before starting it. I had an opportunity to shoot some pictures and luckily there were many good scenes and people to shoot.

For detailed information about the temple, visit http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harishchandragad

Here are some memories




No, there's no train travel involved! We had planned to meet at Ghatkopar. Just a random pic in the train. Just a proof that sometimes trains are empty in Mumbai!!

 The temple! The trek is exhausting, but once you reach the top, the view is exhilarating.

 The water reservoir at the top. People flock the site to get clean, just before entering the temple. MH clicks is my photo signature (ignore please).

 The Shiva idol is located inside this cave like structure. The water level inside it is 2 feet or so. The specialty of the cave is, however tall or short a person is, he is submerged till the waist.

 The Shiva temple, said to be built in King Harishchandra's reign and has references in the puranas. It's dated back in 6th century. It is a very beautifully carved temple, but needs to be renovated and maintained.

 The entrance of the temple.

The Shiva idol

 The Nandi (Lord Shiva's carrier)

 The beautiful feet!

 The hand that sings!!!

 Lord Vitthal and Rukmini

 Music corner

 This was an old man, who was standing inside the temple from early morning, hoping to gather some money, with a Veena (instrument) in his hand.

SuperHigh!!1

Wants and Humans..........

With the ushering of mankind into the deepest treasures of Science, is the World becoming a wiser,rational,peaceful place? It doesn't seem so. The people are still keen on becoming RICHER,wealthier and yes Money Barons. It isn't a bad thing in itself but not at the sake of others.

At the blink of an eye we hear horrifying crimes committed,nations devastated,Governments uprooted etc. The pent up frustrations,hidden desires and animal instincts are being flashed everywhere. I remember reading online about a book centered on "Does man behave like a man just because he is socially forced to?" All that a person cares about is how he can enjoy life,get what he wants,amass as much as possible. There's nothing wrong if the amassing is related to knowledge and enjoying limited to himself,without troubling others. The fact that "you can get away with everything" is nonsensical. You can get away till you stay away.

The monetary deficits and individual incapabilities are what drive people to these inhuman limits. If you cant get something,grab it,else someone else will. This is the gory,never ending rat race mentality. The chakra(cycle) of needs,greed do not end as long as you are breathing. There's nothing wrong in wanting something, but its wrong to generate wants just for the sake of them. When your primary needs are satisfied you generate secondary,tertiary needs and so on. But remember your wants end with you or they end you. It's not wrong in wanting something but ask yourself can you live without it? If it's a yes abstain man,stay away, else walmart near you now.

There was an incident some time back, where 2 teenagers killed their Grandmother, in order to loot her and buy a Mobile phone. This is insane and  really dumb. Can we really kill someone for the sake of our needs?

There are robberies,muggings,rapes heard of each time you switch channels on your T.V. What is driving humanity toward such inhuman,atrocious,heinous acts? It's WANTS. Craving for money,sex,Dreams,ambitions,guns,power,gadgets, yeah you heard it right.The self incompetency,background,lack of opportunities,frustration,failure,mentality and lack of care is what drives people towards crime. I want it and I Want it now, that's what has made this World a sick,greasy,blood-loving place.

Remember you want your Wants but the World wants you. There is so much to know,understand,feel and enjoy. Why waste this beautiful,priceless and rare gift called LIFE for something that is not even required.