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greetingshappysunderbans birdsblogjallianwala baghmadmaheshwarnoonshand painted playing cards with 10 avatarsmahanavami dibbablack friday Kolkatabeauty products for hairwake up sidtiger resortvarieties of mangoesVedic Villagedurga puja bhowanipur kolkatakanhaAMRI fire mishaptypes of mangoesThis blog is just about everything under the sun. It is really my diary....I jot out events that leave a lasting impression on me. It could be anything; relationships, business, culture...writing provides me a release from everyday stress and I take refuge in it very often. It gives me a lot of pleasure.http://justaboutev3rything.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Ranjana)Blogger115125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8034991391863777929.post-5264120509516628990Sun, 05 Feb 2012 13:32:00 +00002012-02-05T05:32:32.892-08:00Achyuta RajaHampi monumentsqueen's bath HampiVijayanagara empireancient India structuresvijayanagara architecture Queen's bath Queen's Bath, Hampi Queen's bath in Hampi quite an elaborate structure surrounded by decorated corridors with work on the ceilings.Believed to have been built by Achyuta Raja, this was used by women of the noble family. It is quite a nice structure. Entrance to Queen's bath Structure around the Queen's bath, Hampi, Karnataka Work on the ceiling Intricate work on http://justaboutev3rything.blogspot.com/2012/02/queens-bath-hampi.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ranjana)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8034991391863777929.post-4247926835305377249Sat, 28 Jan 2012 15:06:00 +00002012-01-28T07:06:34.492-08:00sunderbans birdsJuvenile ShikraCommon Redshank SunderbansDarterJuvenile Brahminy kiteCommon SandpiperEurasian CurlewGreat EgretBrown headed gullsWhite bellied sea eaglebirds in Sunderbans Juvenile Brahminy kite Sunderbans Some more pictures from my Sunderbans trip. These set of pictures are focussed on birds. As usual I have dipped into my cousin Soma's collection from the trip. Her pictures are so perfect that  my pictures fade in comparison:( I need to upgrade to a better camera soon. Brown headed gulls Sunderbans Common Redshank Sunderbans Common Sandpiper http://justaboutev3rything.blogspot.com/2012/01/birds-in-sunderbans-west-bengal.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ranjana)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8034991391863777929.post-2333998862659355903Thu, 26 Jan 2012 08:43:00 +00002012-01-26T02:04:40.455-08:00white collared kingfisherwater monitor Sunderbanspied kingfisher sunderbanssunderbanscommon kingfisher Sunderbansblack capped kingfisherpurple rumped sunbirdoriental white eye sunderbans Sunrise at Sunderbans, West Bengal Sharing some pictures from my recent Sunderbans trip. It was very short trip. We left very early around 4am and spent the whole day at Sunderbans. and came back late evening. The weather was not very encouraging, it kept raining off and on, and that depressed us. But eventually the sun came up, and the day wasn't such a wash out after all! I guess, because http://justaboutev3rything.blogspot.com/2012/01/sunderbans-revisited.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ranjana)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8034991391863777929.post-2287905334968975399Sun, 22 Jan 2012 16:13:00 +00002012-01-25T23:46:48.237-08:00Siva temple HampiSasivekalu Ganesh HampiLakshmi Narasimha image HampiHampi templesKadalekalu Ganeshancient temples Indiaancient cities in Indiatemples in KarnatakaGanesh temple Hampi Hampi Hampi has so many beautiful temples, it is quite impossible to capture all of them in a few posts. I am posting some more selected pictures from my Hampi trip. Lakshmi Narsimha Hampi Siva Temple, Hampi Rock cut temples, Hampi Rocks used for temples Kadalekalu Ganesh, Hampi Sasivekalu Ganesha, Hampi http://justaboutev3rything.blogspot.com/2012/01/hampi-ancient-and-beautiful-temples-in.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ranjana)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8034991391863777929.post-1377235731496179647Sun, 15 Jan 2012 10:12:00 +00002012-01-15T02:12:50.066-08:00Hampi Karnatakamahanavami dibbatemple architecture Indiaold temples of South IndiaHampiancient temples in India Mahanavami Dibba, Hampi Mahanavami dibba was the hub of religious activities.People from far of places came to be part of this huge gathering.This platform has some beautiful carvings, must be been so beautiful when it was in it's original form! Board displaying info on Mahanavami dibba from Archeological survey of India Carvings on the platform Intricate work on Mahanavami http://justaboutev3rything.blogspot.com/2012/01/mahanavami-dibba-hampi-karnataka-india.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ranjana)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8034991391863777929.post-1390020736933783522Sat, 07 Jan 2012 15:04:00 +00002012-01-28T07:31:03.468-08:00Hampi Karnatakaancient architectureancient temples in South Indiaancient temples in Indiahazararama temple Hampiancient monuments IndiaHazararama temple, Hampi, Karnataka One of my personal favourites, this temple was dedicated to Vishnu in the form of Rama. The name Hazara-Rama has been derived from the thousands of Rams carved on the temple walls. I absolutely love the carvings on the walls, especially the carvings on the pillars inside the temple. Carvings on the walls Hazara-Rama Temple, Hampi Carvings on the http://justaboutev3rything.blogspot.com/2012/01/hazararama-temple-hampi-karnataka-one.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ranjana)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8034991391863777929.post-8618509439842259502Sun, 01 Jan 2012 09:47:00 +00002012-01-28T07:33:52.148-08:00watch tower HampiHampi KarnatakaZanana enclosureLotus MahalHampiBasement of large palace in the Zanana enclosureancient temples in South Indiawomen's guard quartersHappy new year. Wishing everyone a very happy, prosperous, and peaceful year ahead. This post is in continuation to my earlier posts on my trip to Hampi. The Zanana enclosure, Hampi This walled area in the Hampi temple complex, houses the basement of a large palace building, three watch towers, Lotus Mahal, the woman's guards' quarters and a water pavilion. Basement of  a large palace http://justaboutev3rything.blogspot.com/2012/01/zanana-enclosure-hampi-this-walled-area.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ranjana)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8034991391863777929.post-3779990980172085612Sun, 25 Dec 2011 12:14:00 +00002011-12-25T04:18:02.264-08:00Vijaya Vitthala templeVitthala templeVishnu temple Indiamedieval Indian architectureHampiancient architectureVijayanagara empiretemples in Karnatakaancient temples in IndiaI am sharing the video that I captured at the Vitthala temple complex at Hampi, Karnataka, India. It is really quite an amateurish video but kind of gives you an idea about the temple comlplex. And again this does not do justice to the amazing beauty of this temple. http://justaboutev3rything.blogspot.com/2011/12/video-of-vitthala-temple-complex.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ranjana)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8034991391863777929.post-7854018173112357303Sun, 25 Dec 2011 09:06:00 +00002011-12-25T01:06:16.909-08:00Vishnu temples IndiaVitthala templetemple architecture IndiaHampiheritagetemples in Karnatakaancient temples in Indiaancient monuments IndiaIn continuation with my earlier post on Hampi, here is another beautiful temple structure. Vitthala temple, Hampi Aerial view of the main temple complex Vitthala temple is one of the most beautiful structures in Hampi. I have tried to capture a video of the temple complex.I will upload the Vitthala temple complex video too. The main temple is dedicated to Vishnu and therefore the name Vitthalahttp://justaboutev3rything.blogspot.com/2011/12/vitthala-temple-hampi-karnataka.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ranjana)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8034991391863777929.post-8631618572579563204Sat, 24 Dec 2011 14:29:00 +00002011-12-24T06:37:47.847-08:00monuments in IndiaIndiamedieval Indian architectureHampiTungabhadra riverancient cities in Indiatourist destinations in IndiaHospetVijayanagara empireKarnataka An ariel view of the Virupaksha temple, Hampi I just got back from a trip to Hampi. It is a visual treat and leaves you awestruck. A must do if you like medieval Indian architecture. We hired a car from Bangalore; It took us around 7 hours to reach Hospet. Hampi is another 12 kms from Hospet. We stayed in hotel Malligi in Hospet.It is around 335 kms from Bangalore.There are KSTDC overnight http://justaboutev3rything.blogspot.com/2011/12/hampi-ancient-capital-city-of.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ranjana)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8034991391863777929.post-3812752530106357502Sat, 10 Dec 2011 05:21:00 +00002011-12-09T21:34:32.826-08:00AMRI fire mishapKolkata fireblack friday KolkataKolkata accidentsKolkata woke up to a news that was so horrifying, so depressing that we wished something would take away the ugly truth from us. What happens when the place that you take refuge in, turns out to be the cause of your death? So many people lost their lives today at AMRI hospital, Dhakuri. Not one, not two...the count is eightly so far... Can we offer any solace to the relatives and near and dear http://justaboutev3rything.blogspot.com/2011/12/black-friday-for-kolkata.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ranjana)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8034991391863777929.post-7933752324926805089Sun, 04 Dec 2011 11:54:00 +00002011-12-04T03:54:04.591-08:00Cobraspoisnous snakesVipersGreen vine snakedipak mitra's snake parkWater pythonCalcutta snake parksnake park KolkataRat snakesreptiles indiaKraitsCommon water snakesSome time back we visited the Calcutta Snake Park. I am not so fond of snakes but they do fascinate me; so when my husband and cousin (both of them love snakes) suggested that they wanted to check out the snake park, I was hesitant but I gave in. It is round 10 kms away from the airport. It took us over an hour to reach our destination; we were travelling from South Kolkata. This place is easilyhttp://justaboutev3rything.blogspot.com/2011/12/snake-park-kolkata.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ranjana)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8034991391863777929.post-9157370589905114375Sun, 27 Nov 2011 14:01:00 +00002011-11-27T06:06:13.931-08:00music playersdevicesApple iposmusic storeipod classicmusicmp3 playeripod moviesipod dockipoditunesIt started the day when I wanted to buy a mp3 player that would have all the music I need. I was looking for device or player that will contain a lot and lots of music so that I can listen to any kind of music whenever I want. I was researching various options on high end mp3 players. One of my colleagues convinced me about getting an Ipod instead of a mp3 player. I was not convinced why I neededhttp://justaboutev3rything.blogspot.com/2011/11/my-ipod-and-me.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ranjana)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8034991391863777929.post-4727475103821217295Sun, 20 Nov 2011 18:33:00 +00002011-11-20T10:33:41.631-08:00sunderbans birdssunderban national parksunderbans tigersunderbansbengal tigermangrove foresttiger indiasunderban tiger videokingfishers in Sunderbanssunderban tiger campI am posting some random pictures from my trip to Sunderbans last year. This was one excellent trip. This was my first visit to Sunderbans and I spotted a tiger! Kingfisher at Sunderbans Pugmarks My first glimpse of the tiger at Sunderbans national park I like this picture Cute! eyeing my snacks  Here is a link to the Sunderban tiger video that we captured. Hope you likehttp://justaboutev3rything.blogspot.com/2011/11/sunderbans-west-bengal-india.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ranjana)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8034991391863777929.post-2137597621805786523Sat, 12 Nov 2011 15:20:00 +00002011-11-12T07:20:40.873-08:00big piano performancebig pianoFAO SchwarzNew York citywalking pianoDuring my visit to New York city earlier this year, I went into the "FAO Schwarz" toy store. This toy store, among other things, has on display the "Big Piano" or the walking piano. I have never seen anything like this before. I saw some performances on the big Piano by professionals and was hugely impressed. Here is a short video clip of one such performance. Hope you enjoy it too! Check outhttp://justaboutev3rything.blogspot.com/2011/11/big-piano-fao-schwarz-new-york-city.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ranjana)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8034991391863777929.post-956349846812612595Sat, 05 Nov 2011 13:34:00 +00002011-11-05T06:39:55.468-07:00beauty products for hairshampoos for dry hairdove shampoodove conditionerdry hair treatmenthair masquesbeautiful hairI have always wished for beautiful, thick, long, soft and silky hair. I envy people who have lovely hair.My hair is dry, rough, and has a mind of its own. It is so not manageable! And to top it all I do not have the time to go through elaborate treatments in beauty parlours. I have tried wearing my hair short, long, I have tried different shampoos, conditioners etc...but it has always remained http://justaboutev3rything.blogspot.com/2011/11/bad-hair-days-always-make-me-cry.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ranjana)9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8034991391863777929.post-7443763455624357226Sat, 29 Oct 2011 13:16:00 +00002011-10-29T10:27:37.305-07:00Durga puja in Golf Greendurga picturesdurga pandals Kolkata 2011devi durgadurga imagesdurga puja KolkataDurga puja 2001 JadavpurMadhubani Durgacreative pandals Madhubani Durga Image at Golf Green, Kolkata I know...this can be a bit boring...but really, I can't stop obsessing over these beautiful creations. Every pandal is unique and i happen to visit only a fraction of Durga puja pandals this year (2011). I know for sure that north Kolkata also came up with a lot of beautiful, creative Durga idols and pandals. It keeps getting better and better http://justaboutev3rything.blogspot.com/2011/10/durga-idols-in-golf-green-and-jadavpur.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ranjana)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8034991391863777929.post-6509391671503896056Sat, 22 Oct 2011 12:33:00 +00002011-11-18T21:16:39.757-08:00winters in IndiaKolkata climateweather in KolkataKolkata wintersUsually October brings with it a slight nip in the air...it is such a welcome change after the ever so long, never ending summers. But what is this? Forget about the nip in the air it feels like we are going back to beginning of summers...it is as hot and humid as May! I have been praying to weather God to have mercy on us. I think weather God heard me, yesterday was a welcome change ...it http://justaboutev3rything.blogspot.com/2011/10/where-are-you-winters.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ranjana)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8034991391863777929.post-1370242061478145677Sat, 15 Oct 2011 14:00:00 +00002011-10-15T07:04:53.332-07:00durga puja 2011durga picturesdurga puja Dhakuriadurga puja paintingsdurga imagesdurga puja babubagandurga puja Kolkatapandal decorations Durga idol Kolkata 2011 These are pictures from an outstanding pandal, Babubagan,  in Dhakuria, Kolkata. This pandal impressed me so much that I decided to devote a post to this pandal. I have posted a video of this Durga puja in YouTube as well. Entrance to the pandal in Babubagan A statue at the entrance Entry door of the pandal at Babubagan, Dhakuria Inside the pandal http://justaboutev3rything.blogspot.com/2011/10/durga-puja-2001-babubagan.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ranjana)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8034991391863777929.post-9083777603960677991Tue, 11 Oct 2011 17:02:00 +00002011-10-11T10:02:16.509-07:00durga puja pandals Bhawanipurdurga picturesdurga pandals Kolkata 2011bengali durga pujadurga idols 2011devi durgadurga imagesdurga puja KolkataDurga IdolsHere are some more pictures of Durga Puja 2001, Kolkata.These Durga images and pandals are from Bhawanipur. Like I said last time, I am so completely in love with the pandal themes. I still have a lot of pictures to share. Do come back for more. Durga Puja at a over 100 years old beautiful residence in Bhawanipur Durga Idol A pandal with all sorts of mechanical accessories http://justaboutev3rything.blogspot.com/2011/10/durga-puja-2011-pandals-at-bhawanipur.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ranjana)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8034991391863777929.post-4651965215616643014Sun, 09 Oct 2011 10:52:00 +00002011-10-09T03:52:56.072-07:00durga puja 2011durga picturesshiv mandir durga pujafestivals in indiabengali durga pujadurga puja south Kolkatadevi durgadurga images The excitement continues, just when one starts thinking that it can't get any better, it does ! I don't know where this storehouse of creativity comes from. It is amazing ! Check out some more Durga puja pandals from South Kolkata. Entrance to a Bishnupur styled temple Durga Puja pandal Bishnupur style temple pandal South Kolkata A part of the pandal Goddess Durga in the http://justaboutev3rything.blogspot.com/2011/10/durga-puja-pandals-2011-south-kolkata.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ranjana)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8034991391863777929.post-3039466969433561981Thu, 06 Oct 2011 16:14:00 +00002011-10-06T09:14:07.249-07:00Vijaya dashamiDussheradurga idols 2011puja parikrama Kolkatadurga puja KolkataDurga puja pandals Goddess Durga FD  block Salt Lake Kolkata, India Shubho Bijoya and Happy Dusshera to everyone. I am posting some more pictures of Durga idols and pandals. These are from Salt Lake and Kasba areas of Kolkata.The one from Kasba is amazing! It is made out of steel look alike and looks out of the world. The Salt lake FD block is amazing too.Creativity galore! I am so bowled over by these beautifulhttp://justaboutev3rything.blogspot.com/2011/10/durga-puja-parikrama-kolkata-2011.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ranjana)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8034991391863777929.post-6789434591603073833Wed, 05 Oct 2011 08:46:00 +00002011-10-05T01:46:08.885-07:00durga puja 2011durga pooja photosdurga picturesbengali festivalsbengali durga pujadurga pujadurga idols 2011devi durgaindian festivalsdurga imagesDurga Idols Beautifully sculpted  Durga idol These are some beautiful Durga idols from South Kolkata, Durga Puja 2011. I will continue to post more Durga puja pictures. Today is Navami. I am feeling sad that tomorrow will bring an end to this five day long festival. Time to say bye to Ma Durga and the amazingly beautiful puja pandals. Durga idol handcrafted by artists from Krishnanager, West Bengal http://justaboutev3rything.blogspot.com/2011/10/durga-puja-pictures-2011.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ranjana)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8034991391863777929.post-2619353297333682502Tue, 04 Oct 2011 12:49:00 +00002011-10-04T05:53:41.694-07:00durga puja 2011durga picturesdurga pandals Kolkata 2011festivals of indiadurga imagesDurga puja pandalsDurga Idols Goddess Durga Today is Mahaashtami. I am sharing some pictures of  Durga puja pandals in Tollygunge Kolkata. I will post more pictures of Durga Puja 2011 from Kolkata in my next few posts. Happy Durga puja everyone. Pandal in Tollygunge Kolkata  Decorations on the walls of the pandal  Beautifully decorated ceiling Krishna and Radha Motif on the walls of the pandal below http://justaboutev3rything.blogspot.com/2011/10/durga-puja-2011-kolkata-india.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ranjana)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8034991391863777929.post-6125309267585209062Sat, 01 Oct 2011 17:49:00 +00002011-10-01T11:01:39.449-07:00NagalandKhonomawhite commodore butterflybutterfly photobutterfly picturesBenruegreen commodore butterflybutterflies of indiacommon peacock butterflybutterfly in india Common Peacock Butterfly Nagaland Butterflies in India These beautiful, out of the world butterfly pictures are from Nagaland, India. My sister Soma, whio is an avid birder, photographed these exotic  butterflies during her recent trip to Nagaland. These butterfly photos are from Khonoma and Benrue in Nagaland.I fell in love with these pictures and I had to share these butterfly pictures. http://justaboutev3rything.blogspot.com/2011/10/butterflies-of-india-nagaland.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ranjana)1