Rendezvous at Khanna Village in Mori, Uttarkashi

Khanna is a small village of total 40-50 Households in Mori block of Uttarkashi district with around 30 families living at present. This village is tucked away in north west part of Govind Pashu VIhar National Park and Sanctuary. To reach to this destination, its takes 2-3 hours drive to reach from Mori. The village in on the Daula - Jakha road and people have to get down at Doni to reach to this village. From Doni its another 1 hour walking where one has to cross a river and then start a uphill climb for 30-40 minutes to reach to this village.

Village of Khanna has total 30 - 40 households

As you reach the village you one can have the first glimpses of the village temple and a tremendous view of the Rupin River flowing below followed by it which will certainly freshen you up and the tiredness of climbing up will go away.

 

Village Temple will greet you at the entrance of village

View of River Rupin flowing

The village has no electricity and people are using solar powered setups for their electricity needs. This village was effected during the 2013 Uttarkashi Disaster with landslides coming from top of the mountains destroyed their semi-pacca houses. As informed by Sarpanch of the village Smt. Gyan Mala Devi, many families of the village has received the compensation under the Uttrakhand Disaster Recovery Project. There is only one school near Khanna where all the children go for studies. PS Khanna school located in Doni was established in 1989 however till now this school has classes till 5th Standard only. Most of the locals living here depend on local vegetation including fruits and vegetables. All the families have their farms on top of the cliff which is another 2 hours walking from the village. We rather choose not to go ahead and stop at the village itself.

Sunil Singh is student of PS Khanna School

The temperature through the year is pleasant with winters a bit chilly and occasional snowfall in the months of December-January are common. As the evening was setting in the chillness in the air could be felt. The Sarpanch of the village and her family were a little bit concerned that we would be returning the same day to Mori as the sun was already started going down.

So without much of delay we started our dissent which is much easier than climbing up. We could reach to our vehicle parked at Doni by 6.00 pm and were back to Mori by 9.00 pm.

Similarity of Modern Science and Vedic Cosmology

 Today on National Youth Day - "We are what our thoughts have made us; so take care about what you think. Words are secondary. Thoughts live; they travel far".

~Swami Vivekananda

The similarity of Modern Science and Vedic Cosmology

Quieting down of the universe is not simultaneous over the whole of the universe and that in different parts different things going on. But the principle remains the same, that all we see, that is - nature herself - is progressing in successive rises and falls. The one stage, falling down, going back to balance, the perfect equilibrium, is called Pralaya, the end of a cycle (The peak of the curve). The projection and Pralay of the universe have been compared by theistical writers in India to the out-breathing and in-breathing of God. God as it was breathing out the universe and it comes into Him again. Swami Vivekananda preached the basis of modern cosmology to the west before they were known to modern science. He openly declared to the spectators in America long back in 1893 at his speech in Chicago of Big - Bang theory that the whole universe is contracting and expanding. The scientist - philosopher Einstein had the idea that the universe was in the static stage. But he was so great that he had ultimately agreed to the views of the Hindu Sage and accepted that it was his gravest blunder in his lifetime. It was also known to the Hindu sages thousands of years back that the universe took birth 1500-2000 billion years back. The universe was never created. It is only projected. Truth is eternal. An extract on the similarity of Modern Science and Vedic Cosmology.

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'Clear Pop's Up'

'Clear Pop's Up'

Do you often experience mental chatter going on in the back of your mind, but every now and then something 'Clear Pops Up' that tells you to do this or that? When you follow those 'Sixth Sense,' they usually pay off. Sometimes though, you don't follow your hunches and later you wish that you had.

This process of listening to and following your hunches simply amounts to capitalizing on the preconscious thought processes that comprise your intuitive level of thinking.

Exercise this practice and be aware of this powerful state on a daily basis. Sometimes you may have a momentary flash of insight during the day and without even trying to do anything you will have a fore telling vision of future events.

The more you tune into your 'Intuition' the easier the process becomes. Eventually you will learn to rely more and more on your intuition before making any important decisions.

Sinhagad Fort in Pictures

This weekend was probably a different one for me; a long awaited reunion with my family here in Pune.

My father is visiting Maharashtra for the third time during his lifetime and he is still active like a youngster to explore serene places. I realized that, after he went ahead leaving all of us behind during the small trek up to Sinhagad fort.

This was my second visit to this beautiful spot which is around 30 kms from Pune. My first visit to Singhad fort- which stands perched on a isolated hill of the Bhuleswar range of the Sahyadri Mountains is penned down as 'Travel with Time' which was during September 2012.

Thought not the best time to visit the fort, however the company along and the lip-smacking dishes like Pithle-Bhakari, Kanda Bhaji and Sweet curd in earthen pots made the trip worthwhile.

Below is visual treat of Sinhagad Fort :

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Pune city on the horizon

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Sahyadri hills - lush greenery missing

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My Niece with huts in the backdrop providing lip-smacking food

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Inside the serene Sinhagad Fort

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Beautiful Khadakwasla Lake in the backdrop

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The route for trekking

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Thank you for the visit to Sinhagad Fort - Do visit once

How David Moyes will react to crisis

It has been an unlucky and unhappy new year for Manchester United with three games played and three losses. Today United at home face Swansea, the team which dumped them out of the FA Cup six days ago on the virtue of Wilfried Bony 90th minute goal. With many commenting about the David Moyes capability to handle pressure and doubts are growing over the 50 year old Scott who has started the year with three defeats out of three, whether he was the right man to replace Alex Ferguson in the Old Trafford hot seat.

My mind goes back to Ferguson's farewell speech and his final request to the fans was to stand by the new manager and he reminded  when he was going through bad times here at the club, everybody stood by him. "All my staff stood by me, the players stood by me, you stood by me, and your job now is to stand by our new manager. That is important." Ferguson, said that day.

'BELIEVE is the Need for the Moment'

The last time United lost three in a row was in the 2000-01 season and it hardly mattered then because they had already won the Premier League title however this time it’s a different story altogether and with United have just done for the first time since 1992, four defeats in five home matches and trailing the league leaders by 11 points at the start of a new year.

But it would be wrong to believe it was always plain sailing for Ferguson during his long reign at United. One of the biggest crisis moments was midway through the 2005-06 season when United finished bottom of their Champions League group and had string of poor results in domestic games. In the January transfer window of 2006, he made two key signings; defenders Nemanja Vidic and Patrice Evra and the team finished winning the League Cup during that season.

With host of player suffering from injury and dip in form the January transfer window is a good opportunity to strengthen the team. Red’s have Leighton Baines and Luke Shaw as main targets during this transfer window. Reports are also suggesting Ross Barkley is a stunning £50million target for the Reds, according to the Manchester Evening News.

Today’s game and the following weekend’s trip to Chelsea would be a test of character for the United team, Manager specially and whether United were right to let Ferguson handpick his own successor.

BEST FIVE: Manchester United in 2013

The Red Devils ended 2013 in style with six consecutive victories in all competitions and David Moyes will be hoping for more of the same to start the new year when United entertain Tottanham Hotspurs at Old Trafford today.

ENGLISH CHAMPIONS 2013 

2013 was the year when Sir Alex Ferguson’s glorious reign as Manchester United manager came to an end in May, with the club’s 20th league title secured, his retirement was announced. And the reign was transferred to another Scottish the ever dependable Mr. David Moyes. Reflecting back on the momentous year let us go through the Best five matches for Manchester United in 2013.

• United 3 Aston Villa 0 - 22nd March 2013

Match Highlights

With the title up for grabs, the Reds seal the crown in convincing style as Robin van Persie’s stunning first-half hat-trick sinks the Aston Villa in front of 75,000-plus jubilant fans. Manchester United are crowned the champions of England for a record-extending 20th time.

• United 2 Swansea 1 - 12th May 2013

Match Highlights

At the end of an era, the newly-crowned champions leave it late to secure a hard-fought victory to cap Sir Alex's final match as manager at the Theatre of Dreams. On an unforgettable afternoon at Old Trafford, Manchester United supporters heralded their champions and bade emotional farewells to Sir Alex Ferguson and Paul Scholes before.

• Swansea City 1 United 4 - 17th Aug 2013

Match Highlights

Moyes makes a winning start in the Barclays Premier League as the Reds cruise to a comfortable opening-day victory thanks to braces from van Persie and Danny Welbeck. T two quick-fire first-half goals and another two in the second half set David Moyes on his way to a first league win as Reds boss, simultaneously starting the champions’ title defence with a victory and putting United top of the league.

• United 1 Arsenal 0 - 10th Nov 2013

Match Highlights

Playing against his former club, Van Persie’s scores the only goal as the Reds inflict an influential defeat on the league leaders. Robin van Persie's superb header accounted for Barclays Premier League leaders Arsenal and catapulted Manchester United firmly into the title race on a tense afternoon at Old Trafford.

• Bayer Leverkusen 0 United 5 - 27th Nov 2013

Match Highlights

United reach the Champions League's last 16 with a game to spare by thrashing the German side and recording the club’s biggest away win in Europe. Manchester United cruised into the last 16 of the Champions League with a remarkable 5-0 triumph at Bay Arena fortress with goals from Antonio Valencia, Jonny Evans, Smalling, Nani and one own-goal from Spahic.

With first United games is hours from Kick-off, Happy New Year to Manchester United family and hoping 2014 will be a prosperous year with United adding more trophies to their kitty.

'Today, Sleeping is definitely not an option'

So it’s one of those nights. Sleeping is definitely not an option. Even though I am considerably upset about the lack of sleep, an hour earlier I could hardly keep my eyes open and sleep had weighed down the lids of my eyes. Still I rubbed it away with my fingers to stay awake and see the match. It was something like, a challenge and I stood up to it. All I am doing, is not sleeping. But trust me, not sleeping, ironically is more satisfying when one feels sleepy. Lying in the dark, humming tunes of this creatures, fan, the breath of the person sleeping in the other room refused to leave you alone and sticks to the mind. It’s like I am waiting for a certain feeling to overwhelm myself.