Kali Puja 2024 at Aminpir, the village where my dad grew up.

 

Come Oct end we were off to visit Ma Matia kali, an form of Ma kali to be followed by deepawali, in the village of Aminpur where my dad was born, we celebrate Ma Matia kali, with an idol being made on the day of the puja, which is further decorated with real ornaments and then after the puja, is immersed in water.

 

 

 

On 31^st Morning we were on our way to the village house by local transport and kali Puja was to begin at night, time passes by fast in the village as we watch the transformation of MA kali from Idol to painted idol to be ready for the grand event.

 

 

As we wait some fill there time having multiple cups of tea, or making pictures of their partner. Or visiting the local market and strolling amongst fresh vegetables (things we do in a village) 

 

 

The Ma kali area is getting a festive look as preparations are on in full swing 

 

 

Animal sacrifice still happens here and people of the village and folks from near and far come to appease the goddess having attained what they desired. Such is faith,

there is a strong belief if one wishes here mother goddess helps one get there wish

 

 

Houses are decorated as the Puja time approaches.

 

 

Kali Puja is a whole night affair and quiet dramatic an affair once the lady is on her “bedi” for worship, one has to be there to witness the affair of Puja.

 

 

 

A film will follow shortly to see the whole Puja, do watch out this space

 

 

 

Stranded at 2000 feet, a small creature with bold spirit helps us

 

November was a good start with another small trip to Dalma range of mountains, and it called for a stay at the Makulakocha, we had a small room with NON attached bathroom, (essential luxury of life) but then when you are in the jungle you are in the jungle,

 

 

Early morning we went for a walk and was pleasantly surprised to see another acquaintance driving by, he is a bird watcher too, and well we piled into his car and off we went to look for birds, after all when watching birds it helps to have extra pair of eyes helps in better spotting ( as I have learned)

We drove up to approx. 2000 feet height; it was a good 6 – 7 km from Mackulokocha. In my friends fancy huge car.

 

  We were merrily birding away and trying to recognize calls of birds and try to photograph the tiny ones, before we realized it was 0900 hours and our ride had no intention to returning before 10- 1030, we had to check out by 1000 hours,

 

 

It was not likely we would reach back the 7 km on hills by 1000, but we had to try n

Then lady luck spotted us, there was a gentleman, Mr. Mahato who was headed to work on his bike, On requesting he was happy to give is both, yes there was two of us) a ride back to our place of stay, what a gem of a person, on a 125cc bike he agreed to give a ride to two strangers on a muddy, slip sliding road. THANK YOU Mr. Mahto for having such a big heart and being a good human, 

 

 

 

Along the road I saw this board, which so aptly exemplified what it said and how our new friend showcased a quality of humanity that is so easily overlooked in the quest for ME 1^st and ME all the way

 

This gentleman with his bike is worth his weight on Gold I say,  any day a BIKER is a better person to have next to u in crisis  that’s been my experience, What about you ?

 

All’s well that ends well and here are a few more pleasant memories from Dalma, Makulakocha 

 

 

Pumkin Beatle life story

 The life story ofPumkin Beatle , relects quiet a bit like us 

 

12. pumkin Beatle

https://youtu.be/C_-39to_8Bc

 

 

 

Birds of Jawai , Rajasthan

a full moon night sure looks exciting to go owling

Scops owl is found

Peacock strutting its stuff

the call of the bird is just so ,,, the silver bill in its elementsl
 Looking to build a house every year ,,, wow

Lesser Flameback woodpecker

 

The woodpecker pecks to find food or for nesting , or mark its territory,   food too are to be found in such manner

 

© Rajat Ghosh, stock footage / pictures available for licensing      

Fanella's sub adult daughter, Neejee

 

As we drove along the road of jawai village we chanced upon a leopard, sitting by the road, slinking away majestically on seeing us, was a sub adult female,

 

 

 

As the day went on and more jeeps joined us, Neejee just went back a few more feet, keeping watch on us and our activity's

 

 

As we watched her, she too was in a playfull mood, interacting with us in the way she understood I say

Location: Jawai   ( near Mt Abu)

Nearest Station: Falana/ jawai road

Nearest Airport: Udaipur

State : Rajasthan

Safari charges Rs 4500 / safari

 

© Rajat Ghosh, stock footage / pictures available for licensing      

#Portrait#soft#motorbiketrip#backtonewnormalseries#editorialphotography#biketaleswithrajat#travelphotography#environmentalportraits#stockimage#canon#discovery#rajatghoshphotograph#storytellingimage#conceptualimage#Creative#instagood#roadtrip#wildlifephotographer#Jawai#rajasthan#leopard#natgoe#discovery#amazingworld#neejee

 

Birds around jamshedpur, this week

 

Bronze winged Jacana, forages in various aquatic vegetation, males maintain territories for its harem during breeding seasons

 

 

Moorhen it is today, found swimming , aka Marshhen, have a diet of seeds, berries worm snail,