Newspaper Articles on Jungle Vibes Didgeridoo Workshop – This photo was taken at Jungle Vibes (Ph.: 0135-2432974/0-9411312049), Shisham Jhari, Muni Ki Reti near Dayanand Ashram in Rishikesh (Uttarakhand).
Mixed Vegetable Chowmein at German Bakery and Restaurant – This photo was taken near Laxman Jhula, in Rishikesh (Uttarakhand).
Once upon a time, I was rich – looted the world of heart – our luck turned upside-down and I started driving tempo.
Funny Quote Behind Auto Rickshaw – This photo was taken at Raiwala near Rishikesh (Uttarakhand).
मिर्ज़ा असद उल्लाह बेग खान ग़ालिब
1797-1869
दिल्ली के पसंदीदा और उर्दू और फ़ारसी के सबसे लोकप्रिय शायर मिर्ज़ा ग़ालिब का जन्म आगरा में हुआ था। 13 साल की उम्र में उनकी शादी नवाब इलाही बख्श खान की बेटी उमराव बेगम से हुई और वे दिल्ली चले आए, वह शहर जो उन्हें बहुत पसंद था और उन्होंने अपनी मृत्यु तक वहां से जाने से इनकार कर दिया था। उन्होंने उपनाम ‘ग़ालिब’ अपनाया, जिसका अर्थ है सब पर विजय प्राप्त करने वाला, श्रेष्ठ, सबसे उत्कृष्ट।
दक्षिण एशिया के महानतम कवियों में से एक, ग़ालिब की अनूठी शायरी गीतात्मकता और गहन अंतर्दृष्टि के साथ गहन भावनाओं के एक विशाल कैनवास को कवर करती है जो जीवन और दुनिया के भौतिक, भावनात्मक और आध्यात्मिक आयामों की व्याख्या करने के किसी एक तरीके से परे जाती है। उनकी साहित्यिक विरासत प्रेरणा देती रहती है और इसे लोकप्रिय संस्कृति ने भी आत्मसात कर लिया है।
(English to Hindi Translation by Google Translate)
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Mirza Ghalib Poetry – This photo was taken at the Tomb of Mirza Ghalib, Nizamuddin Basti, New Delhi.
Chandan – The guide enhanced our knowledge about a newly found cave and we decided to visit. Scooty was not recommended because we have to drive uphill. A motorbike was required. This time I opted for the Hero Honda Splendor motorcycle. Cost Rs. 350 per day starting from 9 mornings till 9 night hours. Scooty is 100 rupees cheaper but then it is a risk to have it for an uphill drive I guess with two people.
At 11:15 we started our journey from Tapovan, Rishikesh and by 1:30 pm we reached the newly found cave i.e., Kailash Gufa, Loyal village. In between, we stop at Vashisht Gufa, Gular at 11:50 am.
Total journey time from Tapovan, Rishikesh to Kailash Cave, Loyal village: 2 Hours15 minutes.
Kailash cave is at Loyal village in Tehri Garhwal of Uttarakhand was discovered on 7th March 1997. A few village children were chasing sahi (Porcupine). It entered into a small space around rocks and when the rocks were removed huge cave was discovered by the villagers. The length of the Cave is 125 meters and the Width is 8 meters.
(narrated by Swami Hoshiyargiri – Priest of Kailash cave)
Hoshiyargiri also has sound knowledge of medicinal herbs and plants. If requested he will show you various herbs and plants such as Dalchini, Sarpgandha, Din ka Raja Plant – Violet, Vaijanti Plant, Shami tree, Rudraksha tree, Camphor tree, Bay leaf, Lemon Tulsi plant, Rama Tulsi plant (used for making Tulsi Mala), Brahmi Plant (medicinal use – good for memory) and many more in around Kailash Cave and will narrate the benefits of having the same as plants at your home or as a medicine.
Rishikesh to Kailash cave (Loyal village) is approx. 31 km, and 14 km from Vashisht Gufa, Gular.
Tapovan, Rishikesh > Neer Waterfall ( 2 km )
Neer Waterfall > Shivpuri ( 9 km )
Shivpuri > Vashisht Gufa, Gular ( 6 km )
Vashisht Gufa, Gular > Kailash Gufa, Loyal village ( 14 km )
(Follow NH 58 till Gular. After crossing the Gular bridge turn left to reach Loyal Village. 14 km beautiful uphill drive)
Tapovan, Rishikesh to Pawki Devi Temple, Nai village Distance is approx. 39 km
Tapovan, Rishikesh > Neer Waterfall (2 km)
Neer Waterfall > Shivpuri (9 km)
Shivpuri > Vashisht Gufa, Gular ( 6 km )
Vashisht Gufa, Gular > Kailash Gufa, Loyal village (14 km)
(Follow NH 58 till Gular. After crossing the Gular bridge turn left to reach Loyal Village. 14 km beautiful uphill drive )
Kailash Gufa, Loyal village > Pawki Devi Temple, Nai village (8 km)
(Kailash Gufa, Loyal village till Nai village is another beautiful uphill drive. I stop many times to watch villages all around the hills and not to forget one can watch the holy river Ganga flowing far down below. Amazing experience. One should visit. Remember after taking a right turn from Nai village you have to drive approx. 1 km further and a newly made uphill path of 3 km to reach Pawki Devi temple)