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Glories of Sewa Kunj
Quotes by Baba Neeb Karori Maharaj
Quotes by Baba Neeb Karori Maharaj – These photos were taken at Baba Neeb Karori Samadhi Temple in Vrindavan (Uttar Pradesh).
Man with a Python Snake
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About: Haridasi-Parampara
About: Haridasi-Parampara – This photo was taken at Vrindavan Research Institute in Vrindavan (Uttar Pradesh)
Haridasi-Tradition
Swami Shri Haridas ji, the manifester of Vrindavan’s famous Shrivigraha Thakur Shree Banke Bihari Ji Maharaj, and the followers of his tradition have an important place in the study of Vrindavani worship tradition and Braj culture. Emperor Akbar himself also came to Vrindavan after hearing about the fame of Swami Haridas ji’s music. Related to this a picture of the 18th century is displayed in this Braj Sanskriti Sangrahalaya. In the tradition of Swami Haridas ji, the names of Shri Bithalvipul, Biharinidev, Sarasdev, Nagridev, Narharidev, Rasikdev, Pitambardev, Lalitkishoridev, Govinddev, Govardhansharandev, Lalitmohinidev, and Bhagvatrasikdev Ju Maharaj as well as the names of many contemporary and contemporary saints are noteworthy.
About: Braj ki Holi – Lasts for a Month and a Quarter
About: Braj ki Holi – Lasts for a Month and a Quarter – This photo was taken at Vrindavan Research Institute in Vrindavan (Uttar Pradesh).
About: Latthe ka Mela – On the Occasion of Nandotsav
वृन्दावन के श्री रंग मंदिर में प्रतिवर्ष नंदोत्सव के अवसर पर आयोजित होने वाले लट्ठे के मेला में अंतर्यामी अखाड़े के पहलवान सहभागिता करते है | मथुरा के ब्रिटिश जिलाधिकारी फ. स. ग्राउस ने अपने ग्रन्थ ‘मथुरा-ए-डिस्ट्रिक्ट मेमोयर’ में इसका उल्लेख किया है | इस दौरान अंतर्यामी अखाड़े के पहलवान तैयारी करके समूह के रूप में मेला स्थल पर पहुंचते है | लगभग २० फुट ऊंचे लट्ठे के समीप ही ऊंची मचान बनाई जाती है | मचान पर बैठे लोग लट्ठे पर चढ़ने वाले पहलवानो के ऊपर तेल हल्दी मिश्रित पानी की बौछार करते है | लट्ठे पर चिकनाई बढ़ने से पहलवानो के लिए चुनौती बढ़ती जाती है | ऐसे में ये लोग पुनः-पुनः प्रयास के उपरांत मीनार के रूप में ऊपर पहुंच कर विजय पताका प्राप्त करते है | वृन्दावन शोध संसथान से प्रकाशित ‘ वृन्दावन की मल्ल विद्या परंपरा’ पुस्तक के अंतर्गत इस परंपरा को सचित्र रेखांकित किया गया है |
(Source: Vrindavan Research Institute)
Wrestlers of Antaryami Akhara participate in the Lattha fair organized every year on the occasion of Nandotsav at Sri Rang Mandir in Vrindavan. British District Magistrate of Mathura F. S. Grouse has mentioned this in his book ‘Mathura-e-District Memoir’. During this, wrestlers of Antaryami Akhara reach the fair venue as a group after making preparations. A high scaffold is made near the log, about 20 feet high. The people sitting on the scaffold shower oil-turmeric mixed water on the wrestlers climbing the log. The challenge for wrestlers increases as the smoothness of the log increases. In such a situation, after trying again and again, they reach the top in the form of a tower and get the victory flag. This tradition has been illustrated in the book ‘Vrindavan Ki Mall Vidya Parampara’, published by Vrindavan Research Institute.
(Hindi to English Translation by Google Translate)
Mathura Jn. to Vrindavan – How much I Paid to E-Rickshaw?
Mathura Junction to Vrindavan, the auto-rickshaw wasn’t available thus I approached sharing E-Rickshaw.
How much for Vrindavan? – I question.
Rs. 50 only (with luggage) – said the E-Rickshaw wala.
I agreed and thus, from Mathura Junction to Vrindavan (15 km) I paid only Rs. 50 as an E-Rickshaw fare.
What is the Price of Bananas at Burhanpur Railway Station?
Recently (22.08.2022) during the train journey and stoppage at Burhanpur Railway Station I found the price of bananas was Rs. 20 for 10 pieces.
Radha Soami Chinese Fast Food – Local’s favorite Roadside Stall Near goSTOPS
Evening hours, I was wandering on Shilpgram road and I saw a roadside stall – Radha Soami Chinese Fast Food (approx. 100 meters from goSTOPS) having a rush of local customers, especially youngsters – male and female.
I was confirmed that the stall is serving Chinese Fast Food.
I returned to the hostel and enquired with the staff about the stall.
I was told that the stall is very famous among locals as it has budget-friendly, tastiest Chinese Fast Food available since 10+ years.
The next day evening hours I walked again to Radha Soami Chinese Fast Food and enquire about the Chinese Fast Food available.
Fried Rice, Chowmein, Pasta, and Manchurian – the availability – said the owner.
I requested Fried Rice.
It was served hot within 10 minutes.
Fried Rice was incredible in taste.
I thought of having Pasta too but tomorrow.
The next day evening hours I again visited this stall and requested Pasta.
The taste was extraordinarily awesome. I was very happy to find this stall.
Timings: 3 pm till 10 pm.
Cost: Rs. 20 per plate (no matter what you order).
Budget-friendly isn’t it and drooling.
I can wholeheartedly say – Radha Soami Chinese Fast Food is one of the best street food stalls in Agra.
One should visit at least once for sure. What say?