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The Vaishnodevi Experience 2023

My first trip to Vaishnodevi was unimpressive. Climbing was hard, and it only served to highlight how badly out of shape I was, while my in-laws managed to cope so much better. Further, I hadn’t quite realized that the cave experience wouldn’t be the same as I had imagined, since the original cave was only opened at certain times a year, and that we only entered a newly created tunnel, one far easier to access, and hence more manageable with the crowds that thronged the mountain shrine. The resulting experience at the shrine, for barely a fraction of a second, hardly compared to what I had expected / imagined / heard about. So, for me, Vaishnodevi was like any other temple, nothing to write home about, something that was reflected (though not explicitly mentioned) in the blog post I wrote then.
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Sky Watch Friday - Jaigarh Fort

What a week it has been!!! And this Friday, looking at a weekend which promises to be even more busy, I am reminded of the Friday evening we spent at the Jaigarh Fort in Jaipur. Here is a view from the fort....





On the right you can see the Amer Fort at the foothills and on the left the reservoir which provides water to the fort. and all around are the mighty Aravalli ranges. Is it any wonder that I wish I was there right now?

This is my entry for Skywatch Friday this week..... For more beautiful images from across the world, visit the Sky Watch Page.



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Location: Jaigarh Fort, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India

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  1. UnknownJune 8, 2012 at 9:24 PM

    Interesting place!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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  2. NishaJune 9, 2012 at 12:41 AM

    What a click, Anu! It captures the essence of Jaigarh.

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  3. R Niranjan DasJune 9, 2012 at 1:11 AM

    Exceptional view. Well captured!!

    www.rajniranjandas.blogspot.com

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  4. MridulaJune 9, 2012 at 9:58 AM

    Lovely, I remember being there. :D

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    1. Anuradha ShankarJune 9, 2012 at 10:38 AM

      Thanks Mridula!!! I remember reading your posts on Jaipur and wishing I could go there soon!!! and the opportunity landed up so unexpectedly!

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  5. IndraniJune 9, 2012 at 10:48 AM

    You get great views from there. Lovely pic.

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    1. Anuradha ShankarJune 9, 2012 at 9:21 PM

      Thanks, Indrani!!! the fort indeed has some amazing views! i couldnt stop clicking!

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  6. AshJune 9, 2012 at 12:37 PM

    oh wow! this is amazing

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  7. Samaresh BiswalJune 9, 2012 at 8:57 PM

    nice pic can u post some more pic of the fort

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    1. Anuradha ShankarJune 9, 2012 at 9:22 PM

      Thanks Samaresh!!! have loads of pics to post.. just no time to write a post around the :D will do as soon as i can!

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  8. AnonymousJune 11, 2012 at 9:53 PM

    Hello Anu.. How are you doing?? I love the new look on the blog.. Looks gorgeous.. :) Just to let you know.. that I have passed an award your way..
    http://coloursdekor.blogspot.sg/2012/06/weekly-story-wk-82.html

    I'm hoping you will accept it.. and pass it on too..

    Hope all else is well.. I love the pic of that fort... soooooooooo gorgeous!! Also, can you email me your postal address... please.. I got a postcard for you from Paris.. and now from Singapore.. Only problem.. I couldnt post it from destination coz I forgot to ask you for your postal address.. *smiles*.. forgetful me.. :-(

    You take care .. and keep blogging..

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  9. Anuradha ShankarJune 11, 2012 at 10:39 PM

    Thanks so much, Patty!! sending u a mail with my address.. cant wait to receive the cards!!!! and it really doesnt matter where you send it from! that you remembered to get me one and send it absolutely thrills me!

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  10. UnknownJune 12, 2012 at 10:32 AM

    Hi Anuradha,

    I have recently started following your blog. It gives me a good read each day. I just love seeing all the new places and I also love your way of writing. Such a lovely blog you have. As my token of appreciation, i forward you a humble award. Kindly accept it by visiting http://supriyav.blogspot.in/2012/06/one-lovely-blog.html.

    Thanks dear

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  11. Ganpatipule beach ResortJune 12, 2012 at 6:11 PM

    Hi, Amazing Arial view. Its a very nice snapshot of Jaigarh fort.
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  12. ShilpaJune 13, 2012 at 9:02 PM

    Wow ! That place looks so cool! Once we are back in India, your blog is going to one of my guiding lights for travelling around :)

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    1. Anuradha ShankarJune 14, 2012 at 10:07 AM

      Thanks so much, Shilpa! Will be glad to help out whenever u are back here!

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  13. mell simpsonJune 16, 2012 at 12:13 AM

    I suppose to be going here this summer so I was just searching to see what it is about. Thank you for sharing I think it would be great to spend the summer in Jaipur.

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    1. Anuradha ShankarJune 18, 2012 at 9:12 AM

      Thanks Mell, but summer can get really really hot in Jaipur... it is in our desert state after all.. so please do take care!

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  14. AnonymousJune 25, 2012 at 9:07 PM

    stunning image anuradha ! your blog is great :) always wanted to visit rajasthan...on my wishlist

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    1. Anuradha ShankarJune 25, 2012 at 9:21 PM

      THanks Shruti!! just checked out your blog too... and must say you have visited some wonderful places too!!

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