The Beauty who mesmerized me..............

Sometimes traveling to different places can offer experiences, never met before. I haven't been fortunate enough ever before, but this day changed it all. A small trip to a nearby temple, provided me with something that I would never forget.

People love, envy,appreciate and desire beautiful people and that's how beauty stays with us. I met one such beautiful being coincidentally. It's like you like to keep gazing at something and hate when you miss a moment. I managed to collect some moments, that I would treasure always. The moments may not be as beautiful as her (thanks to my camera!!), but still I would love to share it with you all. Let every beauty enthusiast get their dose administered.

 Look the way she keeps you stunned!!

 I felt like staying there forever.

We actually waited over there for an hour, but time dripped all at once!! Beauty lies everywhere around us, we just need to wait till it catches hold of our eyes. I have always believed simplicity is the most beautiful thing that existed, and today my belief transformed into reality!!

A conversation I will thrive on......

Language has always been a mode of communication for me, and not an issue of pride. There's nothing to boast if you get your "are" and "an" at the right place when you talk. It has been a mere piece of information, stored at the back of my mind, to use when I need to convey something.

But one fine (fine it wasn't..but still) day, I was a witness to give and take of one of the most intellectual pieces of information thrown (shared) ever. It was a rickshaw ride from point A to B. There were two fellow passengers(read working in same company,cool, awesome, amazing....) sharing the fare with me.

Guy 1: The humorous (he thought so), cool, observant guy
Guy 2: He is cooler, acts like a "know it all", been nowhere done everything kinda guy

As the rickshaw started, so started the the English rain..

Topic: Girls

Guy 1: I hate that Ri*** (hiding identities and not vulgarity). She talk my front good good, but insults my back. She is such a bi*** (now hidden for vulgarity), not like my mother, she loves me.

Guy 2: Dude, girls same everywhere. Even my Girlfriend insult my behind, but I don't give fuck. Leave her and life enjoy. Be like me, I told that girl, go to hell, she says same to you. Man, I said at least good English in anger.

Topic: Life

Guy 1: Life fast going, money slow. When enjoy and when relax? Want good car and wife and money and settle (all ands in the World)

Guy 2: Dude, Life like that. It fucks (remember he is more coolest!) Live big, have big, enjoy..my motto in life (people can live on wrong english).

The most amazing part of the conversation

Topic: Love

Guy 1: I loved girls, but now I not. I away fro girls. No girls wanted. Life silent but life good. Now wife only direct. No need of anything else. Mind fucked girls (he is getting cooler).

Guy 2: Dude, love fucks. I loved many girls, but now no...No means No..I happy like now forever.
love is devil...

I had my dose of English administered. English is a funny language, but not funnier than the people using it. It's just people like this, who have made living better, knowledgeable and awesome. English I love.

M J - An Immortal Enigma

 

I couldn't sketch him while he was alive, my bad. A different specie altogether, the legendary music enigma, which has intrigued, enthralled and lived to entertain...Michael Jackson. Don't know if he's the prince, the Emperor, or whatever above that, but will always be cherished as THE beauty of music. From the legendary moon walk, to the iconic crotch step, to the philanthropic work and having his own patented dance shoe, he conquered everything I have loved his songs, performances and may he keep us happy and smiling forever.

Respect and love to you, MJ

Why didn't I create them???

 I have always loved sketching anime characters, comic characters etc. But there are some characters I wish were my own original creations. This post is dedicated to my secret wish. There are lot of other characters too, but these have the legendary dust around them!!

Kakashi, The cool, awesomely brilliant teacher in the naruto series. I love the way Masahi (naruto series creator) shaped him and crafted this intensely awesome character in the series. Perfect blend of everything...

OMG! Zaraki is THE character I would have loved to be called mine!! He is dripping with Awesomeness. For more details watch the Bleach Manga. From the lining of the hair to his overall attitude, this is a character I love immensely.

Batman!! Who doesn't love him. The No-nonsense attitude, the suave mannerisms, super rich, super cars, super brilliant. That's what legendary characters are made of!! This sketch is a bit blurry(due to my super packed 3.2 MP mobile camera. What I love the most about him is that he is the only superhero without any natural superpowers. Self-made superhero!!! I should kill my appreciatory speech.

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.

Decorating a Ganpati pandal

To beautify something is a honest and pleasing experience. Last year the opportunity of decorating a Ganpati pandal (Let Wiki bring light to the unknown, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pandal, ) fell in the hands of a dear friend of mine. I(owing to my ever helpful nature) agreed to assist him on the assignment. After brainstorming for ideas for a day or so, we decided to go for the macro landscape — Our Universe. It took some time to get the adrenaline kick registered, then we were ready for the real deal.

After shopping a day for colors,brushes,tent size canvases,etc we started working. I remember the mandal (the group organizing the Ganpati festival) members gazing at us inquisitively for any signs of assistance, which we may need. From serving water to adjusting the fan(according to our whims), they did everything. Its good to see desperation in the eyes of people, when it comes to serving God(they think it may serve him). The simple,innocent efforts they put in, mostly to stay in God's good books or just to derive pleasure and quench their "spiritual" hunger, which eventually may lead to clean and honest mind.

Religious festivals are meant for uniting with a common reason. B.G. Tilak was a genius and visionary who imbibed this idea into common minds during pre-independence days. It's great to see people from all castes,creeds,religions getting churned together to achieve a spiritually pleasing experience. The remarkable feature here is that all types of people get automatically humble when it comes to God. This amalgamation has resulted into cultural diversity and makes India what it is today!

We went by from coloring the huge canvas, converting plastic balls to planets etc. The process was gruesome and we were sleep deprived for 2 days. But sleep never dived in and we were honestly enjoying the work.

From a large empty canvas to a color occupied one is what makes this beautification process important. The amazement and delight in the eyes of the devotees, is what makes you feel satisfied after the process. It's not only about the level of talent involved or the speciality, but the effort and your thoughts behind it which matter the most. I enjoyed each moment because the idol was to be placed at the very heart of the UNIVERSE we designed. Now we know how GOD would have felt in our UNIVERSE....

(Will upload the pictures later).....