 Kerala - God's Own Country, Wayanad |
Kerala - God's Own Country
, Wayanad
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| Bhavita |
 Feb 27 2011, 10:55 AM
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Some pics taken at Wayanad or Wynad. North East of Kerala. A five hour drive from Bangalore, via Mysore and the Bandipur Forest reserve. Nestled amidst the mountains of the western ghat one is surrounded by tea estates and hills all over. A great getaway!
History has it that the region was known as Mayakshetra (Maya's land) in the earliest records. Mayakshetra evolved into Mayanad and finally to Wayanad. The Folk etymology of the word says it is a combination of Vayal (paddy field) and Naad (land), making it 'The Land of Paddy Fields'. There are many indigenous tribals in this area. It is set high on the majestic Western Ghats with altitudes ranging from 700 to 2100 m. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wayanad_district. On the way to Wayanad - through the Bandipur forest reserve  The tea estates   Meenmutty Water falls          This post has been edited by Bhavita: Feb 27 2011, 11:50 AM Joy, sorrow, tears, lamentation, laughter — to all these music gives voice, but in such a way that we are transported from the world of unrest to a world of peace, and see reality in a new way, as if we were sitting by a mountain lake and contemplating hills and woods and clouds in the tranquil and fathomless water. - Albert Schweitzer Without music life would be a mistake - Friedrich Nietzsche Where words fail, music speaks - Hans Christian Anderson Music is spiritual. The music business is not - Van Morrison |
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| Bhavita |
Feb 27 2011, 11:06 AM
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  Vythri Lake     A cormorant on the look out for fish   A church on the highway roadside  As we enter the Bandipur Forest Reserve from Sultan Battery - a temple with the lovely Gopurams   The Pachyderms during their afternoon siesta       This post has been edited by Bhavita: Feb 27 2011, 11:46 AM Joy, sorrow, tears, lamentation, laughter — to all these music gives voice, but in such a way that we are transported from the world of unrest to a world of peace, and see reality in a new way, as if we were sitting by a mountain lake and contemplating hills and woods and clouds in the tranquil and fathomless water. - Albert Schweitzer Without music life would be a mistake - Friedrich Nietzsche Where words fail, music speaks - Hans Christian Anderson Music is spiritual. The music business is not - Van Morrison |
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| Faraaj73 |
Feb 28 2011, 04:05 PM
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I've gotta visit India!!!
Kind Regards Faraaj Music expresses that which cannot be said and on which it is impossible to be silent. - Victor Hugo There is only one better thing than music - live music. - Jacek Bukowski I hate music, especially when it's played. - Jimmy Durante No good opera plot can be sensible, for people do not sing when they are feeling sensible. - W. H. Auden |
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| Bhavita |
Mar 1 2011, 01:06 AM
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 Welcome !Joy, sorrow, tears, lamentation, laughter — to all these music gives voice, but in such a way that we are transported from the world of unrest to a world of peace, and see reality in a new way, as if we were sitting by a mountain lake and contemplating hills and woods and clouds in the tranquil and fathomless water. - Albert Schweitzer Without music life would be a mistake - Friedrich Nietzsche Where words fail, music speaks - Hans Christian Anderson Music is spiritual. The music business is not - Van Morrison |
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| gop |
Mar 1 2011, 10:20 AM
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Nice Photos Bhavita.
gop |
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| hildebrand |
Mar 29 2011, 06:07 PM
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Wonderful!
The trip must have been rejuvenating! Best Regards
Hildebrand Samandar ko Baandhe Aisa Koi Ghaat Nahi, Kadmon ko thaame aisi koi baat nahin Patli si dhaara samundar mein milti hai, milkar ke kho jaati hai, ghaat ghaat hi rehte hain woh samundar ho jaati hai, karlo jo chaaho, banlo jo chaaho “Geet boodhe nahin hote, unke chehron pe jhurriyan nahi girti wo palte rahte hain, chalte rahte hain sun-ne walo ki umra badal jaati hai….” Please Visit http://www.anmolfankaar.com: A website dedicated to Artists of the Indian Subcontinent. Now follow it on twitter too. http://twitter.com/anmolfankaar http://www.shamshadbegum.com : A website dedicated to the Living Legend Shamshad Begum. May She Live Long. http://www.madamnoorjehan.com : A website dedicated to Madam Noorjehan http://www.geetadutt.com : A website dedicated to Geeta Dutt Nee Roy |
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| Bhavita |
Mar 31 2011, 08:47 PM
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Oh yes! QUOTE(hildebrand @ Mar 29 2011, 06:07 PM)  Wonderful! The trip must have been rejuvenating! Joy, sorrow, tears, lamentation, laughter — to all these music gives voice, but in such a way that we are transported from the world of unrest to a world of peace, and see reality in a new way, as if we were sitting by a mountain lake and contemplating hills and woods and clouds in the tranquil and fathomless water. - Albert Schweitzer Without music life would be a mistake - Friedrich Nietzsche Where words fail, music speaks - Hans Christian Anderson Music is spiritual. The music business is not - Van Morrison |
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| madsur |
Oct 3 2011, 05:14 PM
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Splendid photos, Bhavita.
I did not know that you are an excellent photographer as well!! I am visiting this site after a gap of one year. Very nice to catch up. |
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| Bhavita |
Oct 14 2011, 12:06 AM
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Sureshji, how are you? Hope all well. Yes a very long time.
I myself visit HF very rarely, happened to log in today after ages Thank you... yes photography is quite a hobby Joy, sorrow, tears, lamentation, laughter — to all these music gives voice, but in such a way that we are transported from the world of unrest to a world of peace, and see reality in a new way, as if we were sitting by a mountain lake and contemplating hills and woods and clouds in the tranquil and fathomless water. - Albert Schweitzer Without music life would be a mistake - Friedrich Nietzsche Where words fail, music speaks - Hans Christian Anderson Music is spiritual. The music business is not - Van Morrison |
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