The first time I visited Pandharpur was back in 2007 . The names Vitthal and Pandharpur, were just names to me. I had heard of them, but that was about it. Seeing the lord standing on the brick, hands on his hips, was memorable, but more memorable was the sight that greeted us as we walked out of the main sanctum of the temple. In the mandap just outside were a group of devotees singing abhangs , and dancing. This was the first time I had heard abhangs , and even almost 15 years later, I can remember the welling of feeling within me, listening to the songs, and how fascinated I was by the sight of the devotees dancing, lost in their love of the Lord. Over the years, as I have read more about Vitthal, and participated in Ashadi Ekadashi programmes at Puttaparthi, that first experience has stayed clear in my mind and heart. Every time I tell my Balvikas students of the saints who sang of Vitthala, it is that experience that I re-live. I visited Pandharpur again, in 2010, but that experie
The Sunset at Alibag....
This was one of the pics we took on our visit to Alibag last year, and I especially love this one... esp since there is a couple in the frame against the backdrop of the setting sun.... romantic, wouldn't you say??? And for those of you who like to look further, there is a small bird there too.....
Oh ya! I saw the bird too!! Very beautiful take!!!
ReplyDeleteLovely shot Anu... i saw the birdie on left before reading ur note... :D
ReplyDeleteromantic picture :)
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like a golden empire it is! very nice!
ReplyDeleteThat is a lovely sunset.
ReplyDelete@Bhavesh: Thanks... knew u would spot it!!
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@Sri: Thanks... yes, it is..absolutely!
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Beautiful and romantic photo. More than 20 years ago we were in Mumbai and our hotel was right across from the Arabian Sea. it was a memorable trip!
ReplyDeleteooh, i love sunsets like these, romantic but wistful, and yes, i do catch that tiny lil bird on the side. ^0^
ReplyDelete@commonweeder:Thanks a lot.... WoW! a room facing the sea in Mumbai? Must have been great!!! I love going to the sea face.. its always feels so calm and peaceful inspite of all the crowd and noise....
ReplyDelete@Arabesque:Thanks...... glad u found the bird :)
ReplyDeleteI too saw the birdie. Good shot.
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What a gorgeous sunset. I love the couple walking along the beach.
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lovely shot!! good frame, the color of sky, the reflection in wet sand.. beautiful..
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