Recently, I purchased Studds Motorcycle Helmet Glass from one of the shops at Milan Subway, Vile Parle (East) in Mumbai, and the amount I paid was Rs. 180/-, including fitting charges. The model of the full-face helmet may be Ninja Plain – not sure. The shade of the helmet glass is clear.
The Helmet I purchased in the year March 2010 for Rs. 1040/- from Bike Touch near Milan Subway Road, Santacruz (west), Mumbai.
Shri Raghunath Ji Temple (Mount Abu) is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and is located near Nakki Lake. During the visit to the temple area, I had talks with Kavi Ji to learn The History of the Shri Raghunath Ji temple. He guided us to meet one of the most learned person Shri Avdhesh Das Ji Ramayani, during aarti at 7:30 pm. As it was afternoon hours, we requested for a meeting. Permission was granted. We had a meeting. Knowledge was enhanced.
1468 was the year when Swami Ramanand Ji, Guru of Kabir Das Ji, installed the 5th century Lord Vishnu idol near the Hanuman temple.
About the idol, there are different-different legends. Some say it was discovered from Nakki Lake, some say it was found with Bheel, but nothing is with proof, so we should leave that discussion. But yes, the idol was discovered, this is true.
Later, the idol was installed near Champa gufa (cave). 68 years ago, Shri Raghunath Ji temple was constructed, and the idol was placed inside the temple.
Shri Avdhesh Das Ji Ramayani also enhanced our knowledge about four types of pursharthas – Dharma, Artha, Kama, Moksha, eight types of Prakriti, Shankaracharya saying – Brahma Satya, Jagat Mithya.
Thank you – said I.
Prayers.
Last year in Mumbai, I was in search of good trekking shoes and a high-altitude sleeping bag for trekking in the Himalayas. I visited a few shops to learn about the various brands available and their cost. And finally, I purchased HEAD Trekking Shoes 910 High TR and a locally manufactured high altitude sleeping bag, good for 4 Degrees Celsius temperature, from Avi Industries.
And the price I paid:
Head Trekking Shoes 910 High TR – Rs. 5,900/- only.
High Altitude Sleeping Bag – Rs. 1200/- only.
Approx. 100 meters from Matunga (Central) Station.
If you are coming from Matunga Road Station, you have to walk via the Z Bridge to reach Matunga (Central).
Landmark: next to Laxmi Jewellery Mart.
For your information:
Other than Avi Industries, there are a few more shops selling equipment & accessories for Trekking, Climbing, Mountaineering Gear, etc.
Approx. one km from TT Circle, Dadar near Ram Mandir, Wadala
Note: Matunga (Central) – Avi Industries and Dadar TT circle are a few km from each other.
If you are at Grant Road (West) Station > Turn Right > First Turn Left > First Turn Left to reach the shop.
Landmark: lane near Bhatia Hospital
Other than trekking, climbing, and mountaineering equipment, Outdoor Travel and Sports Gear Pvt. Ltd. and Adventure 18 also sell magnetic Tank Top for motorcycle riders. All these three shops personally I find very useful.
And the Great Outdoors at Dadar (West) approx. half km from Dadar station.
Vikram Stand, Muni-Ki-Reti, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand
I had to catch an early morning train from Haridwar Railway Station. During early winter mornings, there is less possibility of sharing Vikram (tempo/auto) availability. One day before, I had a talk with an auto owner for the next day’s early morning service. The next day, early morning, the tempo was at service and from Tapovan, Rishikesh to Haridwar Railway Station, I paid Rs. 400 as auto fare.
I remember a few years back, I was paying Rs. 30,0, but then the tempo owner said nowadays the cost of fuel is not the same as earlier. I agree.
Though I booked the entire auto from Tapovan, Rishikesh to Haridwar Railway Station but if I see any passenger on the way waving hands, I request the auto driver to please allow two or three passengers to share the auto space, and that money also goes to the driver.
Update
Recently, I paid Rs. 450 at the request of the auto owner. Fuel for sure is getting costly these days.
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Different Way to Save Water for Brushing Teeth – This photo was taken during Kumbh Mela 2013 at Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh).
Selling Shri Ram Kandmool – This photo was taken during Kumbh Mela 2013 at Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh)
Price: Rs. 5 / 10 – One piece.
And I remember a few years back at Kala Ghoda, Mumbai, I saw a man selling Shri Ram Kandmool.
Price: Rs. 2 per One-piece, Rs. 3 – Five pieces, and Rs. 10 – 6 pieces.
Cheap in Mumbai, or maybe the size of a piece differs?
Anyway, it is said that when Lord Ram was exiled to the forest for 14 years, he ate Kandmool.
Decorative LED Light Lord Shiva – This photo was taken during Kumbh Mela 2013 at Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh).
Dinner inside Tent at Kumbh Mela – This photo was taken during Kumbh Mela 2013 at Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh).