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Pandharpur Yatra 2023

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
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Skywatch Friday - Sunset and Moonrise

During our recent trip to Shimla, we had a wonderful view of the hills from our room at the resort at Mashobra. We enjoyed watching the shadows lengthen over the hills and valleys, day after day, and on one of these days, were treated to this spectacular sunset... and moonrise!






I simply sat by the window for the whole time, watching the deep red spread all over the mountains.... the bright full moon emerge slowly from behind the clouds....




What an experience it was! One I am going to treasure for the years to come!

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Location: Mashobra, Himachal Pradesh, India

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  1. LaloofahJanuary 18, 2013 at 6:39 PM

    Wow, beautiful skies and beautiful scenery - and that full moon just makes it perfect! Your last photo is really fantastic. I can't believe that's the view from a hotel window! And I can see why that sunset will be a treasured memory for a long time. Thank you for sharing it!

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  2. MridulaJanuary 18, 2013 at 7:22 PM

    What a stunning picture, that last one!

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  3. Sylvia KJanuary 18, 2013 at 8:31 PM

    Awesome skies and superb captures, Anuradha!! The sunset is gorgeous and I do love the moon in your last shot! Such incredible beauty and certainly worth being treasured!! Thank you for sharing the beauty! Enjoy your weekend!!

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  4. LizJanuary 18, 2013 at 11:11 PM

    Great captures. Happy sky watching.

    My sky.

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  5. UnknownJanuary 18, 2013 at 11:40 PM

    Wow, how beautiful! Especially the last photo. I really love it! Dropping in from North Carolina, happy skywatching!

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  6. RenukaJanuary 18, 2013 at 11:40 PM

    Nice pictures, exclusive!


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  7. MaritesJanuary 20, 2013 at 3:42 PM

    gloriously beautiful! I'd probably be sitting for hours watching these too.

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  8. UnknownJanuary 20, 2013 at 6:06 PM

    beautiful

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  9. RitvaJanuary 20, 2013 at 8:29 PM

    Love the lat shot!

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  10. Loredana DonovanJanuary 21, 2013 at 3:31 AM

    The moon shot is gorgeous!

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  11. R Niranjan DasJanuary 23, 2013 at 11:55 AM

    Brilliant sky. You have captured it well.

    www.rajniranjandas.blogspot.in

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  12. SteffiJanuary 25, 2013 at 12:38 AM

    Fantastic photos of skies!

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