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Swami Avdesh Anandji is a beautiful soul.. Touching the heart strings of hope is his holistic goal.
I began shooting the Kumbh Mela first time at Nasikh Kumbh 2003
Exactly after 10 years I shot my first Maha Kumbh at Allahabad 2013.
This is where I met Swami Avdesh Anandji.
I was with Maha Mandleshwar Krishnagiri ji of Palanpur Juna Akhara.
We were in the procession heading for Shahi Snan on Basant Panchami at Sangam.
I was with my late Naga Guru Shri Vijay Giri Maharaj..
Next I met Swami Avdesh Anandji at Nasikh Kumbh 2015 at Trimbakeshwar.
Later in 2016 I shot him taking a holy dip in the River Sipra.
He still can't believe I am a Muslim documenting the Juna Akhara.
It's a pleasure shooting him he has a very beautiful smile and personality.
I was lucky to shoot Chandraswamiji too.
I promote Hindu Muslim amity through my photography.
For me the camera is Shivas Third Eye.
I am a diabetic heart patient but I am planning from now to take part in the Haridwar Kumbh 2021.
Om Namo Narayan.
#swamiavdeshanandji
His Holiness Jayapataka Swami Maharaj's visit to 12th Annual Sri Jagannatha Ratha-yatra.
Coimbatore, India
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Calendar of the Year - Famous Quote by Swami Vivekananda Ji
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Swami Vivekananda (Bengali: স্বামী িবেবকানন্দ, Shami Bibekānondo) (January 12, 1863–July 4, 1902), born Narendranath Dutta[1] was the chief disciple of the 19th century mystic Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa and the founder of Ramakrishna Mission.
There were some big waves today, but it was nothing like the news was making it out to be yesterday. I was disappointed about that, but no time spent at the beach is ever a bad thing.
See the full post on this and more on my 365 Project blog at steves365.wordpress.com
His Holiness Jayapataka Swami Maharaj's visit to 12th Annual Sri Jagannatha Ratha-yatra.
Coimbatore, India
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War doesn't determine who's right. War determines who's left!
– Pramukh Swami Maharaj
Current guru and fifth spiritual successor of Bhagwan Swaminarayan in the BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha, a Hindu organization
Varkala is a coastal town and municipality in Thiruvananthapuram district situated in the Indian state of Kerala. It is the suburban town of Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum city). It is located 50 kilometres north-west of Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum) and 37 km south-west of Kollam city.
Varkala is the only place in southern Kerala where cliffs are found adjacent to the Arabian Sea. These Cenozoic sedimentary formation cliffs are a unique geological feature on the otherwise flat Kerala coast, and is known among geologists as Varkala Formation and a geological monument as declared by the Geological Survey of India. There are numerous water spouts and spas on the sides of these cliffs.
Varkala is also famous for the 2,000-year old Janardana Swami Temple which is an important Vaishnavaite shrine in India and is often referred to as Dakshin Kashi (Benares of the South). The temple is located close to the Papanasam beach, which is considered to have holy waters which wash away sins, and is also an important Ayurveda treatment centre. The temple has an ancient bell removed from a shipwreck, donated by the captain of the Dutch vessel which sank near Varkala without causing any casualties.
Another major landmark in Varkala is the Sivagiri Mutt, established by the social reformer Sree Narayana Guru. The hill-top mausoleum of Sree Narayana Guru is one of the most famous monuments in Kerala.
HISTORY
LEGENDS
It is believed that a Pandyan King was instructed by Lord Brahma to build a temple at this very place to redeem him of his sins. But several other myths abound on the birth of Varkala. Another legend goes like this - when a group of pilgrims approached Saint Narada and told him that they had sinned, Narada threw his valkalam (a loin cloth made from the bark of a tree) and it landed at this scenic village and hence, the place came to be known as Varkala. Narada told the pilgrims to pray for their redemption at Papanasam, which literally means redemption from sins.
CLIMATE
Varkala has heavy rains during June–August due to the southwest monsoon. Winter starts from December and continues till February. In summer, the temperature rises to a maximum of 32 °C and 31 °C in the winters. Record high temperature in neighbouring Thiruvananthapuram is 39 °C. Annual average rainfall is 3,100
mm.
GEOLOGY
Varkala is an important place as far as Kerala Geology is concerned as it exposes sedimentary rocks belonging to the Cenozoic age, popularly known in the Geological literature as the Warkalli formation. Warkalli formation along with Quilon formation represents sediments laid down in the Kerala basin that existed during the Mio-pliocene times. Quilon formation of Miocene age is made up of limestones and the type area is Padappakara near Kollam (Same as Quilon) and the Warkalli formation of Mio-pliocene age (type are is Varkala) is made up of alternating beds of sands and shales exposed along the Varkala cliffs. Thin seams of lignite in the shales of the Warkalli formation suggests good vegetation at the time of deposition of the clayey sedimen
ECONOMY
Varkala is a well-known tourist destination. The town has excellent telecommunication facilities, an average-rated water supply system, fire station, several post offices and a police station. The town has government-run medical facilities in addition to over 10 private hospitals and clinics. A government-run nature cure hospital is also near the Papanasam cliff. The District Ayurvedic Hospital is located in Varkala.
Varkala is an important hub for neighbouring places Attingal, Kadakkavur, Chirayinkeezhu, Kallambalam, Paravur and Kilimanoor.
DEMOGRAPHICS
According to the 2001 census of India, Varkala has a population of 42,273. Males constitute 49% of the population and females 51%. Varkala has an average literacy rate of 88%, with 92% of males and 85% of females literate. 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.
The people of Varkala are generally employed in the service sector. A large number of them work outside India, mainly in the Middle East, Singapore, Brunei, Malaysia, the USA and the United Kingdom. Varkala has a ratio of tourists to residents is 1:3.
TOURISM
Tourism started thriving by the end of last century at the Varkala beach (Papanasam), which was earlier famous for Vavu Beli, a Hindu custom performed at the beach. Another beach is at Tiruvambadi, one kilometre away and en route the old palace. There is a helipad close to the beach. Scores of ayurvedic massage parlours line the promenade above the beach.
SIGHTSEEING HIGHLIGHTS
VARKALA BEACH
Varkala Beach or Papanasam beach is a haven for sun-bathing and swimming. It is one of the most popular tourism destination in Kerala. The evening views of the sunset are worth lingering over. The cliff and the beach houses a lot of resorts, restaurants and other shops. The cliff has a long stretch of small shops which goes on for over a kilometer. The black part of the sand on the Varkala Beach contains Thorium-oxide which is a radioactive substance. Thorium and Thorium-oxide and its isotopes are found all over Kerala and can be identified by its black colour.
CREMATIONS
Sections of Varkala Beach (Papanasam Beach) are used by Indians to scatter the ashes of their cremated dead relatives into the sea. Devotees believe that the strong religious properties of the water will extend to the souls of their most recently departed. Despite this burial activity, the sea is popular with swimmers both locals and foreign tourists.
Paravur is another municipal town with estuary and backwaters, situated 13 km away from Varkala. One could easily enjoy the beauty of this blessed land by travelling on the way towards Pozhikkara, Thekkumbhagam and Kappil. Paravur is in Kollam district, sharing borders with the Thiruvananthapuram district. Paravur has an array of backwaters and lakes surrounding the town. But with the advent of roads and others means of transport the inland waterways have been neglected. But renewed efforts are under way to start linking the waterways to an ambitious inland waterways system being sponsored by the state government on the lines of what once existed.
Paravur Lake attracts a good number of tourists. The lake meets the sea and in between a small stretch of road which divides them can be viewed on the way.
KAPPIL LAKE
Kappil Lake is about 4 kilometers north of Varkala Town. This serene estuary meanders through dense coconut groves before merging into the Arabian Sea. The bridge over the lake is quite a vantage point to view the backwater stretching white and grey to the distant blue horizon. Boating is another great way to browse this tranquil waterway.
ANJENGO FORT
Anjengo Fort is a fort near Varkala. It is a place of historic importance as well as beautiful natural setting, Anjengo is an ideal destination for those who don't mind walking around and explore what is in store. The historic significance tagged to Anjengo comes through foreign powers like the Portuguese, the Dutch and finally the English East India Company. In the year 1684, the English East India Company chose Anjengo to establish their first trade settlement in Kerala. At Anjengo, one can find the remnants of the old English Fort, which was targeted several times by other foreign powers, who were at that time fighting each other to get a firm footing in Kerala. The Fort is now under the protection of National Heritage Monuments. There is also a cemetery inside the fort, which most probably would be having the remains of the occupants of the fort, and the oldest among the burial sites dates to 1704. The beautiful Muthalapuzhi lake is situated in Anjengo.
VARKALA TUNNEL
Varkala Tunnel is a popular tourist highlight. It was a 281 m long tunnel built in 1867 by Sir T. Madhava Rao the dewan of Travancore, and took 14 years to complete. Varkala Lighthouse is another tourist highlight in the vicinity.
RELIGIOUS CENTRIES
JANARDANA SWAMI TEMPLE
Janardana Swami Temple is a very important Vaishnavite shrine and attracts thousands of pilgrims. The temple is about 2000 years old. Facing the temple is the Papasnanam beach where devotees take a bath in the belief that the sacred waters will wash away their sins. A large bell washed up from the wreck of a Dutch merchant vessel is kept on display at the temple.
SIVAGIRI MUTT
Sivagiri Mutt is a famous ashram in Varkala, founded by the philosopher and social reformer Sree Narayana Guru. Sree Narayana Guru's tomb is also located here. The Samadhi (the final resting place) of the Guru here attracts thousands of devotees every year during the Sivagiri Pilgrimage days 30 December to 1 January. The Sivagiri Mutt, built in 1904, is situated at the top of the Sivagiri hill near Varkala. Even decades after the guru breathed his last here in 1928; his samadhi continues to be thronged by thousands of devotees, donned in yellow attire, from different parts of Kerala and outside every year during the Sivagiri Pilgrimage days - 30 December to 1 January. The Sivagiri Mutt is also the headquarters of the Sree Narayana Dharma Sangham, an organization of his disciples and saints, established by the Guru to propagate his concept of 'One Caste, One Religion, One God'. The Guru Deva Jayanti, the birthday of the Guru, and the samadhi day are celebrated in August and September respectively every year. Colourful processions, debates and seminars, public meetings, cultural shows, community feasts, group wedding and rituals mark the celebrations.
SAKARA DEVI TEMPLE
Sarkara Devi Temple is a famous old temple situated near Varkala at Chirayinkeezhu. The temple is famous for the Kaliyoot festival on the Malayalam month of Kumbham (March).
SREE SARASWATHY TEMPLE
The Sree Saraswathy Temple, located in Venkulam, Edava, is a VidyaDevi temple famous for Navarathri Sangeetholsavam and Vijayadesami Vidyarambam.
KADUVAYIL JUMA MASJID
Kaduvayil Juma masjid is situated on NH47 in between Kallambalam and Attingal, is a famous Sunni pilgrimage centre which attracts local Muslims and Hindus.
WIKIPEDIA
His Holiness Jayapataka Swami Maharaj's visit to 12th Annual Sri Jagannatha Ratha-yatra.
Coimbatore, India
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His Holiness Jayapataka Swami Maharaj's visit to 12th Annual Sri Jagannatha Ratha-yatra.
Coimbatore, India
© JPS ARCHIVES
His Holiness Jayapataka Swami Maharaj's visit to 12th Annual Sri Jagannatha Ratha-yatra.
Coimbatore, India
© JPS ARCHIVES
His Holiness Jayapataka Swami Maharaj's visit to 12th Annual Sri Jagannatha Ratha-yatra.
Coimbatore, India
© JPS ARCHIVES
On June 17, 2017, Paramahamsa Sri Swami Vishwananda conducted the official installation of a new deity at Shree Peetha Nilaya - the installation of a new Hanuman murti. A full Kalash puja, including a yagna and abhishekam, were offered to the huge Hanuman. Paramahamsa Vishwananda also performed the Prana Pratishta ceremony, infusing the statue with the deity of Hanuman Himself.
A rare living Avatar from India, Paramahamsa Nithyananda, is a compelling spiritual force of this millennium. Working and sharing with over 20 million people worldwide every year, Nithyananda is committed to help humanity make the next big evolutionary breakthrough: into Superconsciousness.
Finally got out to shoot some of the golden hour again. It was such a nice evening to be at the beach. I don't know how I got out of my routine of doing this! Just getting caught up in being busy I suppose; although now that excuse seems rather lame.
It's funny how such simple things can do so much to keep you centered and happy.
It was spectacular sunset yesterday, and I wanted to kick myself for not going to the beach (at the end, I just took the photo of my house with the sunset as a background). Not to miss another spectacular sunset today, I went to Swami Beach in Encinitas. It was kind of low tide, so I could get reflection of the sunset. Although I have not forgiven myself for missing the opportunity yesterday, I am quite happy to see the red sky this evening.
The Sitar Swami guitar pedal is included in the so called Miscellaneous Series Effects released in 2001 by Danelectro. It is built in a robust die cast enclosure with flower child graphics. It has two adjustment knobs, JFET switching and runs on 9V.
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“Never think there is anything impossible for the soul. It is the greatest heresy to think so. If there is sin, this is the only sin ? to say that you are weak, or others are weak.”
I travelled to the Kumbh Mela in Hardiwar in 2010 and arrived in the city 6 days before the auspicious River Ganges bathing date. I shot this religious pilgrim as he was making his way from his tent to the river. Hardiwar, India 2010
This little fellow looked pretty weary walking around saying hello to everyone at the kid's carnival, then he came upon his old friend Swami.
Bruges, Belgium
Anantkoti Brahmandnayak Shri Swami Maharaj Of Akkalkot Is perfect perfect master he has many shishyas like shirdi saibaba,shegaon gajanan maharaj,shankar maharj dhankawadi,ramkrushna paramhansa,gondawlekar maharaj and so on...
His Holiness Jayapataka Swami Maharaj's visit to 12th Annual Sri Jagannatha Ratha-yatra.
Coimbatore, India
© JPS ARCHIVES
Swami Vivekananda born Narendra Nath Datta was an Indian Hindu monk. He was a key figure in the introduction of Indian philosophies of Vedanta and Yoga to the western world and was credited with raising interfaith awareness, bringing Hinduism to the status of a major world religion in the late 19th century.He was a major force in the revival of Hinduism in India and contributed to the notion of nationalism in colonial India. He was the chief disciple of the 19th century saint Ramakrishna and the founder of the Ramakrishna Math and the Ramakrishna Mission. He is perhaps best known for his inspiring speech beginning with "Sisters and Brothers of America," through which he introduced Hinduism at the Parliament of the World's Religions in Chicago in 1893.