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Happy New Year 2019
Darjeeling, West Bengal, India
Darjeeling, West Bengal, India
Darjeeling, West Bengal, North East India is located at an elevation of 6,700 ft (2,042.2 m). It is noted for its tea industry, views of Kangchenjunga, the world’s third-highest mountain, and the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is a very popular tourist destination in India. Darjeeling has several British-style public schools, which attract pupils from all over India and a few neighbouring countries.
The nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, located 90 km (56 mi) from Darjeeling. However, during monsoon season, the road and railway communications can get disrupted due to landslides.
High resolution images of Darjeeling, West Bengal, India can be seen at: https://www.photonicyatra.com/Destinations/India-West-Bengal-Darjeeling/
Awesome to see the sunrise at Kanchanzanga – 3rd highest peak of the world.
Tiger Hill is located 11kms (6.8 miles) from Darjeeling town and above Ghum. It’s the highest point in Darjeeling hills at an altitude of 8482 feet (or 2590 meters).
Awesome to see the sunrise at Kanchanzanga – 3rd highest peak of the world.
Tiger Hill is located 11kms (6.8 miles) from Darjeeling town and above Ghum. It’s the highest point in Darjeeling hills at an altitude of 8482 feet (or 2590 meters).
Awesome to see the sunrise at Kanchanzanga – 3rd highest peak of the world.
Tiger Hill is located 11kms (6.8 miles) from Darjeeling town and above Ghum. It’s the highest point in Darjeeling hills at an altitude of 8482 feet (or 2590 meters).
Awesome to see the sunrise at Kanchanzanga – 3rd highest peak of the world.
Tiger Hill is located 11kms (6.8 miles) from Darjeeling town and above Ghum. It’s the highest point in Darjeeling hills at an altitude of 8482 feet (or 2590 meters).
Happy New Year 2017
A few minutes into 2017, did a Facebook Live:
Big crowds celebrating arrival of #New #Year #2017 at #Hiranandani Gardens, #Powai, #Mumbai. #HNY
Watch: Facebook Live: Happy New Year
Click below to see a few of the images:
Also watch a short video clip:
Short video on Instagram
To view the high resolution travel images please see: Photonic Yatra Destinations
Amritsar, Punjab, India
The Harmandir Sahib (Punjabi: ਹਰਿਮੰਦਰ ਸਾਹਿਬ), also Darbar Sahib (Punjabi: ਦਰਬਾਰ ਸਾਹਿਬ, Punjabi pronunciation: [dəɾbɑɾ sɑhɪb])(The abode of God), and informally called the “Golden Temple”, is the holiest Sikh gurdwara located in the city of Amritsar, Punjab, North India. The city was founded in 1574 by the fourth Sikh guru, Guru Ram Das and the Harmandir Sahib was designed by the fifth guru, Guru Arjan, who had the cornerstone laid by the Muslim Sufi saint Sai Hazrat Mian Mir on 28 December 1588. Guru Arjan completed the Adi Granth, the holy scripture of Sikhism, in 1604 and installed it in the gurdwara. The upper floors of the gurdwara are covered with gold, which gives it its distinctive appearance and its name – Golden Temple. The Harimandir Sahib is considered holy by Sikhs. The holiest text of Sikhism, the Guru Granth Sahib, is present inside the gurdwara during daytime and the holy book goes for Sukhasan during the night time and brought again in the next morning. The temple was mainly constructed to have a place of worship for men, women and children from all walks of life. There are four doors to get into the Harmandir Sahib, which symbolise the openness of the Sikhs towards all people and religions. On an average day, over 100,000 people visit the holy shrine and also partake in the free community kitchen and meal (called Langar) that is a hallmark of all Sikh Gurudwaras. The gurdwara is surrounded by the Sarovar, a large lake or holy tank, which consists of Amrit (“holy water” or “immortal nectar”) and is fed by the Ravi River.
Next to the temple is The Jallianwala Bagh, wellknown for the Amritsar massacre which took place on 13 April 1919 when a crowd of unarmed, nonviolent protesters, along with Baishakhi pilgrims were fired upon by troops of the British Indian Army under the command of Colonel Reginald Dyer. More than 1,500 people were killed.
Not far from Amritsar is the Attari/Wagah (Punjabi (Gurmukhi): ਵਾਹਗਾ, Hindi: वाघा, Urdu: واہگہ) border which lies on the Grand Trunk Road between the cities of Amritsar, Punjab, India, and Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
You can view the images of Amritsar, Punjab, India or as a Slide-Show.
The Harmandir Sahib (Punjabi: ਹਰਿਮੰਦਰ ਸਾਹਿਬ), also Darbar Sahib (Punjabi: ਦਰਬਾਰ ਸਾਹਿਬ, )(The abode of God), and informally called the “Golden Temple”, is the holiest Sikh gurdwara located in the city of Amritsar, Punjab, North India.
Very large quantities of food is cooked in massive vessels for the free langar at the Golden Temple.
Belur, Karnataka, India
The Channakesava Temple, Belur, Karnataka. Originally called Vijayanarayana Temple, it was built on the banks of the Yagachi River in Belur, Hassan district by the Hoysala Empire King Vishnuvardhana. Channakesava is a form of the Hindu god Vishnu. Belur is famous for its marvelous temples and have been proposed to be listed under UNESCO World Heritage Sites. You can see the rest of the pictures here: Belur Gallery or as a slide-show
The Channakesava Temple, Belur, Karnataka. Originally called Vijayanarayana Temple, it was built on the banks of the Yagachi River in Belur, Hassan district by the Hoysala Empire King Vishnuvardhana.
The Channakesava Temple, Belur, Karnataka.
The Channakesava Temple, Belur, Karnataka.
Prayers being offered to Lord Vishnu at the Channakesava Temple.
With lights projected onto the ceiling the beautiful ceiling gets visible at the Channakesava Temple.
With lights projected onto the ceiling the beautiful ceiling gets visible at the Channakesava Temple.
The Channakesava Temple, Belur, Karnataka.
The Channakesava Temple, Belur, Karnataka.
The Channakesava Temple, Belur, Karnataka.
The Channakesava Temple, Belur, Karnataka.
The Channakesava Temple, Belur, Karnataka.
The Channakesava Temple, Belur, Karnataka.
You can see the rest of the pictures here: Belur Gallery or as a slide-show.
I welcome your comments and feedback.
Two Books available in JPG & PDF online for free – Reaching the Unreached & Transformative Impact of ICT
In December 2009, I had shared the pictures of the book release function of two books – “Reaching the Unreached” and “Transformative Impact of ICT” (which are posted at Book release function) and had informed that these two books would be available for download in full as JPG & PDF files online for free.
Many wrote back asking for this. Thank you. I’m happy to share the link below which has the JPG images and the link to the PDF files:
Both the MSSRF Books are available at http://www.photonicyatra.com/Features/
The first books is about how information and communication technology is impacting rural areas and the lessons learnt. The second is about human impact – listing change stories from rural India.
Reaching the Unreached
http://www.photonicyatra.com/Features/Reaching-the-Unreached/10999150_LjSEZ
and
Transformative Impact of ICT
http://www.photonicyatra.com/Features/Transformative-Impact-of-ICT/10999162_TaGUK
Please do visit MSSRF Books and I welcome all feedback.
Kind regards,
~ Suchit
Book Release of Reaching the Unreached and Transformative Impact of ICT
Pictures of book release function held on 4th December 2009. Two books published by M S Swaminathan Research Foundation (MSSRF) authored by Arundhathi, Suchit, and Prof. Arunachalam were released by Dr. Bruce M. Alberts, Editor-in-Chief of Science (AAAS) (and former Distinguished President of the National Academy of Sciences) and Prof. M. S. Swaminathan (Chairman MSSRF & Member of Rajya Sabha). They released the two books “Reaching the Unreached” and “Transformative Impact of ICT” at the 6th Convocation of Jamsetji Tata National Virtual Academy (NVA) Fellows, at CLRI, Chennai, TN.
Pictures of the book release and convocation are from the MSSRF Archives.
Arriving at the venue (CLRI, Chennai)
Book release and 6th Convocation funcation of NVA Fellows
Book "Reaching the Unreached" being released
First copy being handed out
Transformative Impact of ICT being released
Two book release function at Chennai
Suchit Nanda addressing the audience at the Book release of "Reaching the Unreached" and "Transformative Impact of ICT" and 6th Convocation of Jamsetji Tata National Virtual Academy (NVA) Fellows, 4th December, 2009 organized by M S Swaminathan Research Institute (Chennai) at CLRI, Chennai, TN.
Two books for MSSRF Launch tomorrow in Chennai
In Chennai right now and happy to share the cover page of the two books to be launched in a few hours –
“Reaching the Unreached”
and
“Transformative Impact of ICT”
Both books done for M S Swaminathan Research Foundation.
Will be posting the book in PDF online in two weeks.
"Reaching the Unreached" book for MSSRF
Transformative Impact of ICT
Interview with Prof. M. S. Swaminathan
When working on the two books “Reaching the Unreached” and “Transformative Impact of ICT”, Prof. Arunachalam, Arundhathi and I interviewed Prof. M. S. Swaminathan in MSSRF (M. S. Swaminathan Research Institute), Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India on 9th September, 2009.
The is split in four part interview and can be viewed below:
[Part 1 of 4]
[Part 2 of 4]
[Part 3 of 4]
[Part 4 of 4]
Interview with Prof. M. S. Swaminathan
When working on the two books “Reaching the Unreached” and “Transformative Impact of ICT“, Prof. Arunachalam, Arundhathi and I interviewed Prof. M. S. Swaminathan in MSSRF (M. S. Swaminathan Research Institute), Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India on 9th September, 2009.
The interview is split in four parts and can be viewed by clicking on the thumbnail images below:
[Part 1 of 4]
[Part 2 of 4]
[Part 3 of 4]
[Part 4 of 4]
Images of the book release function of the two books written for MSSRF can be seen by clicking the link.
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