The Walk From Vaishno Devi (Bhavan) To Katra In Jammu And Kashmir State In India

The Walk From Vaishno Devi (Bhavan) To Katra In Jammu And Kashmir State In India

Having had fleeting glimpse of Goddess Vaishnodevi Ma I was out of temple premises well before 5.30 pm. Mind you the morning aarti is from 6.15 am to 8 am and evening aarti is from 6.15 to 8 pm. This was precisely the reason why there was no rush as I entered the temple premises well before the aarti was to commence. In the temple premises there is frisking at three stages and this is necessary as Jammu And Kashmir Is A Border State. While ascending from Katra well after Ardhkuwari there is frisking at three places. And this is in the interest of devotees. 

Announcement For Devotees To Set On Return Journey

Announcement about huge flow of devotees on way to Vaishno Devi (Bhavan) from Katra and those who had visited the sacred temple should vacate the area and set on return journey to Katra is audible. I head to Manokamna Bhawan Phase II and have two sets of coffee. The coffee without sugar can't be found. The coffee too is lukewarm given the rush Manokamna Bhawan is witnessing. There is Manokamna Bhawan Phase I as well where I find Mr Mulk Raj from Bharkh whom I met in October 2017 during my visit that time. When I told him about my previous visit and having given him Lord Venkateswara Picture he point blank refuses to recognise me and says he was not there in Manokamna Bhawan's Cash Counter in 2017. I move on with no hard feelings. The STD ISD PCO booth run by Air Tel is handy as calls can be made with no botheration to visit cloak room and take out your cell and post conversation deposit it in the cloak room. Mr Mahinder is running the phone booth and he is a real buddy. This time round I don't use cloak room as I am not carrying anything and descending and ascending the cloak room is a big ask. I made a suggestion way back in October 2017 that Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) should raise a cloak room next to JKM Bhojanalaya as this would bring comfort to Vaishno Devi Ma devotees. 

Starting From Vaishno Devi (Bhavan) For Katra

Post coffee and post call to Safdarjung Enclave residence I set on return journey to Katra. It was Mr  Shahnawaz who carried my luggage while descending from Vaishno Devi to Katra in October 2017. Before leaving I meet two men in khakhi hailing from Jharkhand State In India. I leave Vaishno Devi (Bhavan) at 6.27 pm. I meet a group from Kolhapur from Maharashtra State In India. There are boards on the way of shooting stone areas and devotees need to watch out for and continue walking. I meet a group which has one among its member wearing mundu (mundu is essentially worn in Kerala State In India) and members of this group are probably from Hindi Heartland ( Punjab). With no break I keep walking and reach Himkoti after 7 pm. I continue to walk and reach Ardhkuwari at 7.40 pm. All across the route I come across sanitation workers of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) clearing the path taken by devotees. The cleanliness drive by SMVDSB should be hailed. 

Here Walnuts And Walnuts With Cover Galore

Chilled drinking kiosks are handy. There is sighting of sole drum beater here and there and people take comfort listening to their beats. I take B Natural Fruit Drink and it brings spring to my step. There are nestle and coffee day outlets with none serving apple juice. From Ardhkuwari as well stores/shops far and wide are visible catering to varied taste. Here walnuts with cover galore and there are umpteen shops dealing with that. I sit for a while to take water and move on. By the time I reach Banganga it is 9.05 pm. I hail auto driven by Mr Sonu and reach Katra bus stand at 9.25 pm. Mind you the road from Banganga to Katra bus stand is not well lit and here administration needs to do something. I book flight ticket (GO AIR which has been rechristened as Go First) from Yatrika Tour And Travels (opposite Phawara Chowk, Near Durga Hotel) with Mr Rakesh Sharma doing the needful. Take room in Tilak Yatri Hotel with personnel Mr Biju extending all possible help. Later take Butter Milk and Idly from Jewels restaurant run by JKTDC (Jammu Kashmir Tourism Development Corporation). Butter milk was something to relish. I take bananas from fruit vendor and retire to my room. All through night I am not able to sleep despite being physically tired and leave the bed a little after 4.30 am to search for black tea. I take five sets of black tea with tea vendor Mr Rai Kumar Sharma showing the intent to prepare the same. While taking tea I came across buses headed to different centres in the States Of Punjab And Himachal Pradesh. I take breakfast from Luxmi Vaishno Dhaba comprising tomato potato vegetable, tandoori roti and plain curd. 

Thursday was a historic day as I not only reached Vaishno Devi (Bhavan) from Katra, the descent taking place few hours later and reaching Katra the same day. Thursday was historic for the umpteen occasions I gained fortitude to ascend and descend with Goddess Vaisho Devi guiding me every hour. The entire pilgrimage which started from Banganga at 2 pm, reaching Vaishno Devi (Bhavan) at 4.25, leaving Vaishno Devi (Bhavan) at 6.27,  reaching Banganga at 9.05 and Katra thereafter at 9.25 illustrated the trust I had in Goddess. 

We strive for peace be it in Congo or Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka is in neighbourhood and there are lessons to take from this episode. Peace should reign each and every hour. 

Yedu Kondalwada Venkatramna Govinda Govinda

The Trek From Katra To Vaishno Devi Shrine In Jammu And Kashmir State In India

The Trek From Katra To Vaishno Devi Shrine In Jammu And Kashmir State In India

As I reached Katra it was time to scan around. As I alighted from taxi whose AC was non functional the administration would be advised to run AC Buses from Jammu Airport to Katra or taxis with no AC. That won't be a drain on resources. One hasn't thought of an airport in Katra and if it could come in due time it would be good for devotees. Perhaps the requisite land for the same could be a challenge. Coming to my trip alighting from taxi I discovered Jewels Restaurant (Run By Jammu Kashmir Tourism Development Corporation - JKTDC). First I purchased hand sanitiser and a soap and later stepped inside Jewels. The gentleman at the counter was kind enough to make call to my Safdarjung Enclave Residence. Later I settled for Veg Biryani with curd and serving gentleman was Mr Pawan. Post meals I collected biometric entry card (Yatra Parchi) and took auto driven by Mr Rampal and left for Banganga. On the way the entry fee for auto was Rs 10 and I reached Banganga in no time and this ride of less than 2 km was for Rs 150. This steep fare is all that automen bank on and the number of rides each day are few and far. Those devotees with little resources at their disposal prefer to walk from Katra bus stand to Banganga and they are not handful but scores of them. Even those teeming with resources prefer to walk from bus stand to Banganga. As I alighted from auto Mr Mushtaq wished to know whether I would be comfortable with a horse ride. I told him I would walk. This time round at Banganga there were enough pithoos (those who carry your luggage), ponies (those who give you horse ride) and palkis. 

Frisking Point At Banganga: Reaching Ardhkuwari

At the frisking point at Banganga there was commotion all around as there was no single line and there was no social distancing. If administration could renew efforts to maintain single queue it would be better for all. Post frisking which was in-depth I began to walk precisely from 2 pm.  Hardly I had walked 500 metres (the first six kms trek is quite steep) I was not able to maintain myself with the mask on. I decided for a horse ride and for the next five kms I settled for that and reached Ardhkuwari at 2.55 pm with the horseman Mr Shyampal charging Rs 650 for the services rendered.  Mind you from Banganga  there are shops in plenty on either side for the first three kms notably dry fruits, massage centres and food outlets. All along the 12 km journey there are chilled drinking water kiosks. From Ardhkuwari it is mostly plain surface and one has to walk five kms to reach Vaishno Devi. There are battery cars as well with Karnataka (Karnataka Is A State In South India) number plates that take you to Vaishno Devi. 

Reaching Himkoti; Reaching Vaishno Devi (Bhavan)

From Ardhkuwari I walked with no break and reached Himkoti at 3.32. Here is a resting point for devotees maintained by Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB). With no halt either at Himkoti and other places I continued my onward journey on foot and reached Vaishno Devi (Bhavan) at 4.25. It took under two-and-a- half hours to reach Bhavan from Banganga. And this experience was exhilarating. One comes across  STD/PCO kiosk and it is handy for devotees. I made a phone call to Safdarjung Enclave Home. Post call and after finishing prayer paper which was short I entered the lane at 5.05 pm that took one to Vaishno Devi Shrine. There was no rush and I was in sanctum sanctorum a little after 5.15. I had a fleeting glimpse of Sacred Pindis representing Goddess Vaishno Devi and bowed before the same and most importantly I had Pious Darshan.  I gave picture of Lord Venkateswara/ Lord Govinda to the priest and left the sanctum sanctorum. I bowed before idol of Lord Hanuman and came out of temple at 5.25. This Fleeting Glimpse was quite elevating and I wish Goddess Vaishno Devi continue to shower blessings for trillion centuries. I Wish Goddess Vaishno Devi Remains Happy In All Situations. Vaishno Devi Shrine Is Wonder Of Sorts And Welcomes Millions And Millions Of  Devotees Each Year. I Hope I And Others Get Opportunities For Long To Visit Vaishno Devi Shrine. 

Yedu Kondalwada Venkatramna Govinda Govinda

Leaving For Vaishno Devi Shrine In Jammu And Kashmir State In India

Leaving For Vaishno Devi Shrine In Jammu And Kashmir State In India

In no time on Thursday I began the search for morning flight from Delhi to Jammu. The sole motive was to have a glimpse of Vaishno Devi the same day. I could zero in on a flight departing at 9.50 am. When I booked the ticket they sought Trip ID to get ticket printout. Soon I received a message that web check-in was mandatory and to click on the link. I was functioning with no smartphone and just normal mobile and to click on the link was next to impossible. I fed the link in the laptop and it took its own sweet time to get the boarding pass issued. For the seat to choose one had to pay extra and this web check-in looked to be tiresome. Five sheets of paper came out in an attempt to get boarding pass. I was travelling after two year hiatus and these new set of rules I was not familiar with and they somewhat looked to be perplexing. I was travelling empty handed as depositing the luggage at Vaishnodevi luggage counter and retrieving clothes and other essentials is a big ask. I was not carrying mobile and belt as well as these too needed to be deposited at the counter. 

Reaching Delhi Airport T 3

Getting taxi for the airport was the next issue I had to grapple with. Mr Nirmal Singh was at the wheels and I left Safdarjung Enclave home at 7.40. Went past Bhikaji Cama Place, Rao Tula Ram Marg and reached airport at 8. As usual there was rush. A woman who had arrived from Kota in Rajasthan State In India was ahead of me and she reasoned with CISF (Central Industrial Security Force) (CISF has been mandated with the task of securing the premises of airports across India) personnel that she be allowed despite coming much earlier. I entered from Gate 3 with CISF personnel Mr R U Chaudhary verifying the ticket and ID. On display board there were flights to different destinations like Mumbai, Darbhanga, Bengaluru and other places and there were no less than 50 flights for the next two to three hours. As I searched for phone booth and at rear end STD/PCO booth could be sighted. There was no personnel manning the counter. In December 2017 there was one gentleman going by the name Mr Harshit Narayan Jha at the counter. He had been working at the airport since 1994. Post local call I left Rs 10 coin.

Announcement Made For Wearing Mask And Maintaining Social Distancing

Frisking was done by a gentleman who was polite and I can't recall his name. Post frisking I could not trace my wallet and with help coming from CISF personnel I got my wallet. There were stores and stores all across airport with alert staff in attendance. At Gate number 48 which was meant for Spice Jet Flight 8373 to Jammu there was heavy rush and I took a seat next to gate number 49 reserved for passengers going to Srinagar. Mind you Jammu and Srinagar are cities in Jammu And Kashmir State In India. There were frequent announcements at regular intervals audible here that wearing mask was mandatory and maintaining social distancing. There were few passengers who heeded to this request and I saw no reason why passengers were not wearing mask. The Jammu Flight took off at 10.09 with Commander Ms Agarwal and Co pilot Mr Singh at the helm. Seated next to window I was biding time with nothing else to do. There were no conversations whatsoever. The flight landed in Jammu at 11.06. There was announcement that that no photos be clicked as it was a defence airport and here I believe these smartphones are a clear waste given the temerity of people to click pictures every now and then. By the time I got out of aircraft it was well past 11.30. Welcome To City Of Temples hoarding was what I was greeted with and as I reached prepaid taxi counter the gentleman Mr Arvinder Singh seem to be in two minds on what taxi to dispense with. One has to splurge Rs 1825 for the ride to Katra. Katra is the place from where one has to trek to Vaishno Devi Shrine. Here in Jammu Airport if they could make arrangements for buses going to Katra it could benefit many. The ride from Jammu was in a taxi where the taximan would frequently put the smartphone in a speaker mode and abuse could be heard coming from other side. Most of the time he was on smartphone and this is risky while driving. The ride was ordinary to say the least. It is better to take taxi from a counter which is just outside the airport. The road to Katra has four tunnels.  The road has enough twists and turns and is built and maintained by National Highways Authority Of India (NHAI) and hats off to them. On the way one has to shell out another Rs 150 as toll tax. The ride from airport which started at 11.50 was amidst an environ where securing the surroundings was the agenda to be followed. Reached Katra a little before 1 pm. 

In Adivo Alladivo on Sri Venkateswara Bhakti Channel (SVBC) that was beamed on April 30 featured Ms Shweta, Ms Joshika, Chakravakillo and others. Special mention made by judge of Ms Joshika. We hail SVBC for beaming proceedings from Tirumala. 

Yedu Kondalwada Venkatramna Govinda Govinda

Walking To Metro Station And Visiting Different Places In New Delhi In India

Walking To Metro Station And Visiting Different Places In New Delhi In India

With an intent to get going in the busy and reverberating city of  Delhi I step out as and when the opportunity comes. On a Tuesday leave home at 7.48 am. On the way come across fruit vendor Mr Manoj and his looks convey the fact that he is ready for the day to day grind of a BIG CITY. As I move further spot buses with numbers 611, 623, 567,711 and 794 all headed to different destinations of a city where petrol and diesel are not dirt cheap. As I enter the surroundings of West Kidwai Nagar directions are sought by a gentleman Mr Surendar for Safdarjung Enclave B 4 block. Go past PWD (Public Works Department) work in progress board. Go past Facilitation Desk Dilli Haat. Go past Project Office - INA National Capital Region Transport Corporation. A joint venture between Govt of India and participating State Govts. Meet automan Mr Pawan. Reach INA Metro Station at 8.12. Token dispensed by Mr Sandeep Panno who expresses inability to give change. Frisking by Mr Rajat Kumar Singh. Metro starts at 8.20. Meet photographer Mr Ayush  going for a photo shoot in GTB (Guru Tegh Bahadur) Nagar in the heart of Delhi. His office is in Faridabad which is in Haryana State In India. Reach Rajiv Chowk at 8.33. Come across khaki man Mr Ramesh Kumar while ascending stairs. While waiting for another metro a board at the station conveys there are more than 750 lifts across DMRC (Delhi Metro Rail Corporation) Network. Meet Mr Rabindranath Behra seeking direction to Noida. Reach Jhandewalan Metro Station at 8.42. Reach Lord Hanuman Temple in Ramakrishna Marg at 8.45. As it is a Tuesday there is rush inside. Leave the temple premises at 8.50. Start walking towards Karol Bagh. Mind you Karol Bagh is a top notch market in the heart of Delhi. Go past Shankar IAS Academy. Having chapters in different cities in India like Delhi, Bengaluru , Chennai, Trivandrum(Thiruvanthapuram).  

Taking Black Tea From Saravana Bhavan

In Jai Mata Store Karol Bagh on offer are - Butter Scotch Shake - Kitkat Shake - Black Currant Shake - Kiwi Shake - Mango Shake - Mango Lassi - Banana Lassi - Pineapple Shake - Mix Fruit Juice. Reach Saravana Bhavan ( Pure Veg South Indian Family Restaurant) at 9.09. I ask gentleman Mr Sonu to give black tea with no ginger and masala and he follows instructions accordingly. In the restaurant meet Mr Anubu who is from Bengaluru (Bengaluru Is A City In Karnataka State In India). Mr Dinesh from Madurai (Madurai Is A City In Tamil Nadu State In India) is at the counter. Post tea I happen to meet vendor Mr Ved Prakash. As I approach Karol Bagh Metro Station I spot Non Squatting Non Hawking Zone Board. I spot as well G S Score An institute for civil services. At metro station Ms Radha Singh gives token. 

Reaching Mandi House In The Heart Of Delhi; Reaching Delhi University

I am in Mandi House Metro Station a little after 9.40. Visit a dargah. Visit a market. The return walk to Mandi House I go past counter of Himachal Tourism from where one can secure Volvo buses ticket to different places in Himachal Pradesh (Himachal Pradesh Is A State In North India). Though the counter is closed it brings back memories of 2010 when I visited the said place to get ticket for Shimla (Shimla Is Capital Of Himachal Pradesh).  The query at another counter for apple juice doesn't elicit much. At Mandi House Metro Station Ms Kajal Rajput and Mr Sanip give token. Both the woman and gentleman are helpful. Mr Bappa Ghosh is kind enough to do frisking. Reach Rajiv Chowk at 10.18. Spot ad of A Stunning Heritage Awaits You In Rajasthan (Rajasthan Is A State In West India). Greet Mr Bal Kishan who is in a wheel chair and seems to be cheerful. Board metro for Delhi University at 10.27. Reach Delhi University at 10.41. Take apple juice from a counter. Later return to metro station where frisking is done by Mr L Mahato. Ad On Platform Get Your Brand Noticed. Advertise Here. Delhi Metro - Train Wrapping - Train Inside Panels - Station Panels - Station Activations. Metro from Delhi University starts at 10.59. Meet a student Ms Muskan who is studying in Ashram a place in the heart of Delhi and seeks direction for G T B Nagar. Later meet a group from Nigeria. Discuss about drought in parts of Africa as reported by Al Jazeera Channel beamed from Qatar. Deboard at Rajiv Chowk and wait for Qutub Minar bound train as I believe the rush would be less. Metro starts at 11.18 and I reach INA Metro Station at 11.30. Hail auto driven by Mr Jai Prakash. Reach Safdarjung Enclave home at 11.40.  It was a day when it was sensationally hot and I was not deterred and walked to destinations that were rock solid and invoking radiating bonhomie. A day to be cherished for the long walks that were accomplished along with different rides courtesy Delhi Metro. 

Yedu Kondalwada Venkatramna Govinda Govinda

Visiting Ramakrishna Ashram Marg And Karol Bagh In New Delhi In India

Visiting Ramakrishna Ashram Marg And Karol Bagh In New Delhi In India 

Leave home at 7.59 am. I come across slew of fruit vendors. Spot bus number 479, bus number 323, bus number 724, bus number 588, bus number 711, bus number 578, bus number 543 (A). Again spot truck NL - 01 N 5705. Spot another truck NL - 01N 5709. Both trucks have number plate of Nagaland A State In India.  Go past cool drinks stall with ad of Dasani. Meet cool drinks vendor Mr Chandan. Go past hoarding Speed Calming Ahead Go Slow. Spot ad on an auto FILO Connect to a tutor in 60 seconds. Go past NCRTC Project Office National Capital Region Transport Corporation. 

Reaching INA Metro Station

Reach INA metro station at 8.25 . Token given by Mr Anil Kumar. Mr Talkeshwar Kumar kind enough to do frisking. Meet students of D.T.E.A. (Delhi Tamil Education Association). The number of people who hail from Tamil Nadu ( Tamil Nadu Is A State In South India) and settled in Delhi no less having learnt the tricks of staying in India's Capital. Most of them send their kids to D.T.E.A. Schools much famed for success in different fields. Metro starts at 8.30. Spot ad of Bihar Tourism (train wrapping ad) on other metro going towards Qutub Minar. Reach Rajiv Chowk metro station at 8.42. Spot ad of A Birder's Paradise Awaits You In Rajasthan in Rajiv Chowk station. Reach Ramakrishna Ashram Marg station at 8.47. Go past Ride Confidently With Uber Kiosk. Go past IMAMIA Hall 60, Punchkuian Road. Go past Chief Postmaster General Delhi Circle. 

Reaching Lord Hanuman Temple

Reach Lord Hanuman Temple in Ramakrishna Ashram Marg at 9.05. Leave temple at 9.14. Hail auto driven by Mr Zakir at 9.16 am. Mr Zakir is a Muslim and very helpful. Reach Saravana Bhavan Restaurant in Karol Bagh at 9.29. Take black tea. Mr Dinesh from Madurai is at the counter and I tell him I have been to Meenakshi Amman Temple in Madurai. After having tea I leave the premises and go past Punjab Sweet Corner which I visited in 2015. I try to locate another restaurant which I visited in 2015 and had tea and despite persistent efforts I am not able to trace the same. Reach Karol Bagh metro station at 9.50. Mr Naveen gives token. Thoughts on Gujarat (Gujarat Is A State In West India) cross my mind post black tea as the tea I had was akin to black tea I had in Gujarat when I visited the State. Mr Umesh Kumar Patel is kind enough to do frisking. 

At metro platform ad of LUKMAAN IAS. The one and only by S Ansari. Total selection 210 in 2020. Another ad Edukemy. Success meets you. Mr Shabbir A Bashir.  Both Mr S Ansari and Mr Shabbir A Bashir come from Muslim background and this is a reflection on strides made by Muslim people in India. Soon I reach Rajiv Chowk station. The metro from Rajiv Chowk starts at 10.18. Reach INA station at 10.30. Take Mysore Sandal Soap from Inder General Store with the gentleman promising that new stock of the said soap would arrive in two to three days. This gentleman is old and polite and his store wonder of sorts. Mind you Mysore Sandal Soap is manufactured in Bengaluru City in Karnataka State In India. Take auto driven by Mr Ram Lakhan. Reach Safdarjung Enclave home at 10.45. It was on a Monday when I stepped out of home with enough cheerleaders in Ramakrishna Ashram Marg and Karol Bagh, both places in the heart of Delhi. Walking in the city of Delhi is mandatory with the number of those who visit from Middle East no less. 

Yedu Kondalwada Venkatramna Govinda Govinda

Visiting Mandir Marg In New Delhi In India

Visiting Mandir Marg In New Delhi In India

On A Saturday leave home at 7.53 am. Meet fruit vendor Mr Upendar Prasad who is ever delighted to see that I am having a word with him. Spot bus number 611, bus number 776 going to Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, bus number 479 going to Badarpur Border. Come across Truck Number NL - 01 N5705 (NL stands for Nagaland a State in India). Meeting vendor Madam Laddo Devi. Spot bus number 567 going to Sarai Kale Khan, bus number 794 to Nizamuddin Station, bus number 724 to Nehru Place. Go past Mother Dairy outlet in West Kidwai Nagar. Spot car number TN 07 BF1269 ( number plate of Tamil Nadu a state in South India) near 1, West Kidwai Nagar. Spot bus number 543, 540. Go past Facilitation Kiosk Dilli Haat. 

Reach INA Metro Station at 8.18 am. Token given by Mr Shailender. From his eyes one can make out he gets adequate sleep. I hope people across world including men and women are getting adequate sleep. Frisking by Mr Suraj Bhushan. Announcement made in INA metro station if someone separated from his/her family contact helpline number 155370. Metro starts at 8.30. In metro coach ad of Navratna MAXX Cool Talc. Thandi Aisi Lage AC Jaisi (It is as cool as being in environs of running AC). Reach Rajiv Chowk station at 8.42. Come across ad of A Captivating Countryside Awaits You In Rajasthan. Reach Ramakrishna Ashram Marg at 8.45. Spot bus number 762 to Kanjhawala Village. Welcome to NDMC area. Spot bus number 803 to Shivaji Stadium. Go past Gandhi Sadan Housing Complex, Valmiki Sadan. Ad on bus stand Qutub Minar Is World's Tallest Brick Minaret.

Go past ST.Thomas Girls Senior Secondary School. Go past ST. Thomas' Church Mandir Marg. Spot notice on studify success. Tuition classes 6th to 10th. All subjects. Spot bus number 610 going to R K Puram Sector 1. Spot bus number 997 to Shivaji stadium. Go past Central Govt Employees Residential Complex. Constructed And Maintained By Central Public Works Department. Go past NDMC Swimming Pool. Go past D.T.E.A Senior Secondary School Mandir Marg. Go past Navyug School. Go past Laxmi Narayan Temple. Go past Harcourt Butler Senior Secondary School Mandir Marg. Reach NEW DELHI KALI BARI Mandir Marg at 9.20 am. After staying for a while leave for Lord Venkateswara Temple in the vicinity. Post visit to Lord Venkateswara Temple start walking towards metro station. Hail auto driven by Mr Nawal Kishore at 10 am who is kind enough to drop me at Patel Chowk metro station. At Patel Chowk token given by Mr Tariq. Mr Tariq is a Muslim and very down to earth. Mr Suresh is kind enough to do frisking. Metro starts at 10.12. Reach INA metro station at 10.24. Take coconut water from Sri Ram General Store. Mr Santosh in particular is helpful. Take auto and reach Safdarjung Enclave home at 10.40 am.

Saturday was the day when I had the opportunity to visit Kali Temple (Kali Bari) and Lord Venkateswara Temple. It was a day when no one misbehaved. This Tuesday when I visited Nathu's Sweets Shop in Bengali Market as I was washing hands, the owner/manager appeared from kitchen and started filing abuses in Hindi repeatedly next to me. This Nathu's sweets would be reduced to ashes for the valour shown in releasing abuse for no fault of mine. I stood shocked and left the premises soon. Not far away is a newspaper whose staff and woman owner pass abuse and treat ordinary citizens with enough disdain. Thereafter I took comfort in metro ride and reached the destination safely. And here they want to impose Hindi and Hindi abuse across country.

Yedu Kondalwada Venkatramna Govinda Govinda

Visiting Ramakrishna Ashram Marg In New Delhi In India

Visiting Ramakrishna Ashram Marg In New Delhi In India

On A Thursday Leave Home At 9.07 AM. Come across a fruit vendor on the way. Spot bus number 611 going towards Sec 1 R K Puram New Delhi, spot bus number 568 going to Mangolpuri, bus number 776 to Uttam Nagar, bus number 623 to Shahdara. Meet Mr Chandan cool drinks vendor (In Madurai In Tamil Nadu State In India Cold drinks Are Referred To As Cool Drinks). Go past water boosting station NDMC. Reach Dilli Haat INA Metro Station at 9.30. Happy to note Mr Shailendar ready to give change and token. One gentleman with simple clothes seeks direction to Rail Bhawan ( Ministry Of Railways). I am ever ready to guide him as he is a commoner. 

Frisking by Mr Mala Ram Gurjar. The metro I board leaves at 9.40. Reach Rajiv Chowk Metro Station at 10. Here I spot ad of A Spellbinding Getaway Awaits You In Rajasthan (Rajasthan Is A State In West India Which Receives Tourists From Across World In Millions Each Year). Reach Lord Hanuman Temple At Ramakrishna Ashram Marg in New Delhi at 10.10. The priest is vary caring and helpful and there is pin drop silence. Leave temple at 10.15. Hail auto driven by Mr Munna. Reach Jhandewalan Temple (Goddess Aadi Shakti/ Goddess Durga) at 10.25. Leave temple premises at 10.30. Here it should be noted the clean surroundings inside temple with top notch flooring and with enough glimpses of Goddess is a treat. We would remain ever grateful to Goddess Durga for giving us the opportunity to visit her temple. Shoe Keeper Mr S K Jain gives shoes. Spot bus number 918 to Kamruddin Nagar, spot bus number GL 95 to Mundka. As I seek an auto ride to nearest metro station automan Mr Vinay Kumar suggests I better walk to neaby metro station and shows me the way to the same. Automan Mr Vinay Kumar was very helpful. I walk to Jhandewalan Metro Station and reach at 10.47. Frisking by Mr J P Sharma. Metro starts at 10.50. Reach Rajiv Chowk at 10.55. Spot A Thrilling Experience Awaits You In Rajasthan ad at this station. Metro from Rajiv Chowk starts at 11.01 and I am in INA Metro Station at 11.12. Hail auto driven by Mr Jagtran Singh and I am In Safdarjung Enclave home at 11.30. 

SRI VENKATESWARA BHAKTI CHANNEL (SVBC) CONVEYS NUMBER OF DEVOTEES

Devotees who visited Lord Venkateswara Temple/Lord Govinda Temple on Saturday stood at 75,000,  other figure 31,116. This was a whopping number with those who adore Lord Govinda across world running into billions. 

Watch Tamil Movies On Sun Channel

Had the opportunity to watch Tamil Movie Komban. Watched Tamil Movie Master as well on Sun Channel. Master was a creative endeavour with no blemishes.

Move To Impose Hindi Language Across India Would Stand Defeated

No language can be imposed in any part of India. English would continue to be link language in India and any attempt to impose Hindi would be defeated. Hindi is spoken in North India alone and in South India Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam are largely spoken. Even in Goa (Goa Is A State In West India) the people prefer local dialect. 

What a fall for Sanskrit. As reports came in of a medical student in Madurai in Tamil Nadu State In India forced to take oath in Sanskrit the move was decried by people by and large. These moves are meant to create divisions in society and what a fall for new delhi's black merchant (minister black). Divisions are being created across India and repeatedly by those at the helm who are not familiar that dialect changes after every 10 mile in India. To keep India United Let The Vibrant Colours Flourish.

We believe that with front coach of Delhi Metro reserved for women a time may come when more than one coach would be reserved for them as they are the heart and soul of world. If women are to be saved from getting into malpractices, education for them is a necessity. Educate them and leave rest to the Lord. 

Yedu Kondalwada Venkatramna Govinda Govinda