Trucks On… ‘rail… ‘ the move. Save fuel and save environment.

But not good for Delhi -NCR regions.

Indian railway has informed the National Green Tribunal that it will not be possible to provide ‘Roll-On, Roll-Off’ (RO-RO) services with the existing infrastructure and it is not feasible in Delhi as almost the entire rail network in the region is electrified.

“The ro-ro (roll-on roll-off) service by Konkan Railway started 13 years ago is a unique service that has enabled transport of loaded trucks directly by railway wagons. “The ro-ro service has reduced expenditure on diesel, wear and tear of tyre and maintenance of trucks for operators, and has also ensured on-time and intact delivery,” adding that in 13 years since its inception, there has not been a single case of accident.

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children on streets

Girls playing on the streets at the Bangladeshi colony in Seemapuri, Delhi Uttar Pradesh border, This is from my three year Workshop on documentary photography as part of WPPH workshop series In Asia which held in 2001-2003

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Taj Mahal

visitors at Taj mahal, Agra India

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a night trail

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at work

a migrant labor from rural Karnataka at an aluminium cooker factory in Bangalore, India

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a pilgrim at Mandakini river

a pilgrim taking a snan (bath) in the holy river Mandakini in Chitrakoot, Madhya Pradesh

Chitrakoot is a town of religious, cultural, historical and archaeological importance, situated in the Bundelkhand region, in the state of Madhya Pradesh, India. The town lies in the historical Chitrakoot region, which is divided between the present-day Indian states of Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. It is known for a number of temples and sites mentioned in Hindu scriptures.

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Hatu peak @ 11152 feet height ASL

Its an amazing experience the moment we reach Hatu peak to view this. Hatu peak is situated above 1152 ft from sea level. 8 km from Narkanda, the road is surrounded by pine and spruce trees. On top of the hill, ancient Hatu Mata temple is located. The peak offers spectacular view of the entire Himalayan ranges, snow clad mountains and in depths are the dense forests, green fields and apple orchards.

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Trissur pooram (from my 2005 photo story)

remembering Trissur pooram on a rainy day in 2005

It was after a long time I went to cover the world largest ritual performance called Pooram, it performed in Vadukkumnatha temple in Trissur, Kerala. As per my plans i found the wonderful position to shoot. Its an Asias biggest event perform annually.

The moderate showers that started around 2 p.m. on Wednesday could not dampen the spirits of the scintillating percussion concert `Elanjithara Melam’ held around that time.

Later when heavy rain, accompanied by gusty winds lashed the city just after the beginning of the `Kudamattam’ (exchange of parasols) in the afternoon, they went on dancing, cheerfully yelling and waving their hands each time a set of parasols were exchanged by the friendly rivals of the Pooram, the Thiruvambady and Paramekkavu Devaswoms.

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Rain after the Holi ….. in Dilli

Was raining yesterday in Delhi… just after our Holi festival

and the very pretty morning

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a year back, at India Gate

Budha says “Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.”

just remembering the last summer, in 2012 where in Delhi waiting for my family to join me. Lots of things todo? all pending.. nothing is working out the way we planned. And had left little money , no tickets to go, friends are having busy schedules…… That summer was too heat for me in many-ways. Can’t forget

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the Eastern Spot-billed Duck (A. p. zonorhyncha)

sighted in Bharatpur bird sanctuary

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Jantar Mantar , New Delhi

the moon and a crow at Jantar Mantar

It consists of 13 architectural astronomy instruments. The site is one of five built by Maharaja Jai Singh II of Jaipur, from 1724 onwards, as he was given by Mughal emperor Muhammad Shah the task of revising the calendar and astronomical tables. There is a plaque fixed on one of the structures in the Jantar Mantar observatory in New Delhi that was placed there in 1910 mistakenly dating the construction of the complex to the year 1710. Later research, though, suggests 1724 as the actual year of construction more info

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after Shivrathri….., a barber’s mirror

Man, sitting for a hair cutting/ shaving with a footpath barber , a scene from New Delhi streets

“Self-realization is the knowing – in body, mind, and soul – that we are one with the omnipresence of God; that we do not have to pray that it come to us, that we are not merely near it at all times, but that God’s omnipresence is our omnipresence; that we are just as much a part of Him now as we ever will be. All we have to do is improve our knowing.” :- Yogananda Paramahansa

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street food vendor, janpath, new delhi

Street Junk food vendor near janpath, new delhi

CP: Connaught place still beautiful

Connaught Place, built in 1931, is one of Delhi’s most popular shopping centres. There is nothing that one cannot buy here. It also has several eating-houses. The state emporia buildings are also located in this area so are the head offices of major banks, airlines and other such things of importance to the tourist. The complex, popularly referred to as CP, is an important meeting point for all sections of people and is something. Even tourist don’t miss it for nothing else then for its architecture and the humdrum of everyday life. But today the place is dusty with filth corners due to ongoing renovations for long.

Cp Connaoght circle

a evening walk through Mehrauli

Mehrauli is one of the seven ancient cities that make up the present state of Delhi. Read more at Wikipedia

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“Timeless thoughts of a winter’s stare; eyes gazing over a landscape bare.  Memories drift on a blustery breeze; dying light ushers in the freeze. Reaching out for a grasp on the present; stillness sets in, alone, and desolate. Future unknown, outcome uncertain; brilliance shadowed by a drawn curtain. Path now set, laid before me known; closing light now emanating from home. Enter my homestead, heart filled with glee; two eyes of the future peering upward at me. Trusting in him to forge forward until fulfilled; Basis of strength, values I have instilled. A wary mind at last permitted to rest; reflecting on the realization of how I am blessed.  :- Michael A. Barron, Winter’s Epiphany

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“Keep your love of nature, for that is the true way to understand art more and more.” Vincent VanGogh

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build houses on rocks……, but today these rocks are vanishing.

Man build houses on rock…….
Image from the series I did on rocks, life, terrains in Hyderabad. 1993 B&W oRWO 125 ASA film. Scanned with EPSON. Inkjet edition Prints on Hahnemühle FineArt paper

Gireesh GV

photographer, artist, expressions, experiences, images

environment

Trucks On… ‘rail… ‘ the move. Save fuel and save environment.

children on streets

Taj Mahal

a night trail

at work

a pilgrim at Mandakini river

Hatu peak @ 11152 feet height ASL

Trissur pooram (from my 2005 photo story)

Rain after the Holi ….. in Dilli

a year back, at India Gate

the Eastern Spot-billed Duck (A. p. zonorhyncha)

Jantar Mantar , New Delhi

after Shivrathri….., a barber’s mirror

street food vendor, janpath, new delhi

CP: Connaught place still beautiful

a evening walk through Mehrauli

10°c

build houses on rocks……, but today these rocks are vanishing.

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