Lamayuru is one of the most ancient monasteries in Ladakh, the oldest surviving structure dating to the 11 th century CE. What makes this monastery particularly fascinating, is its location, amidst what is today called the “moonscape”, for the spectacular natural rock formations, which truly are “out of the world”! As per legend , there once existed a huge lake in this area, populated only by the Nagas (serpents). It was prophesized that there would be a great monastery built here. This prophecy came true when the great acharya Naropa (756-1041 CE) arrived. He emptied the lake, meditated for many years inside a cave, and built the first monastery here. The present structure is a new one, built around the cave where Acharya Naropa is said to have meditated. This legend seems to fit well with the geological formations seen in the area, which suggest this was a paleo-lake, which disappeared around 1000 years ago. Lamayuru is about 130 km from Leh , and the Indus River flows along th
It is always a pleasure to see one's name in print.... even if it is just a quote! Well, yours truly has been quoted in an article in the Times of India, Pune edition, on the 25th of September. I was contacted a while ago by a journalist from the paper, asking for a quote about Morachi Chincholi, and I was happy to oblige.Unfortunately, I heard nothing afterwards, and had no idea it was published. I suddenly remembered about it today and checked... and there it was.... along with one of my pics... Check it out here.
Good to hear that Anu.
ReplyDelete:) Anu, most people don't believe in keeping one updated anymore. My friend who quoted me in his article about my poetry teacher is old-fashioned to have sent the link to me on chat.
ReplyDeletecongrats ! now you are a true travel expert
ReplyDeleteCongrats!!! :)
ReplyDeleteThat's lovely, and glad for you Anu. Congrats.
ReplyDeleteIt's a great shot of the Peacock you got there. I saw quite a few graceful ones on my way to the Jaigarh fort a few days back.
Congratulations!
ReplyDelete@Mridula: thanks a lot!
ReplyDelete@Usha: journalists seem to be notorious in that way! remember the deccan herald article which i wasnt even aware was published? even this one, she was supposed to mention my blog as well the photo credit :(
@Lakshmi: thanks.... feels great to be considered :)
@Aarti: thanks a lot!
@Celine: thanks so much! i did wonder if u saw peacocks there... this village is full of them...
@Joy: thanks....
sooper!!
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Congratulations!! It must be a great feeling, I am sure!
ReplyDeleteSad to know that a leading newspaper not keeping their word:(
Still, many kudos to you:)
Keep going!!!
oh Anu.. well done!! Well done!! You truly deserve to be on a lot more print by the way!!
ReplyDeleteThis is awesome news! Congratulations! It is always pleasing when the media recognition comes your way.
ReplyDeleteCongrats, Anu. Thanks for sharing one more weekend destination. :)
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