GOPS CREATIV :: REDISCOVERING MY LOST PASSIONS
Mar 31
by GOPAN NAIR in Indian architecture & Heritage, travel, Varanasi 4 comments tags: benaras, boat, boatman, folk, ganga, ganges, ghat, gopan, gopan g nair, gops, gops photography, gops.org, hidden, india, indian, kashi, photography, ride, river, sing, singer, song, talent, varanasi

VARANASI :: SONG OF THE BOAT MAN

Bhumi Nishad, the skilled boatman, was delighting his passengers as they cruised along the Ganga river in Varanasi. The morning boat ride in Varanasi (Kashi), India, is a truly memorable experience for all who visit. I was captivated by his singing, reminiscent of a seasoned Indian classical vocalist. India is home to many undiscovered talents waiting to be unearthed. A boat ride across Ganga River in the night rejuvenates the body and soul. Experience it yourself :
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Feb 02
by GOPAN NAIR in Indian architecture & Heritage, travel 7 comments tags: badrinath, bhim, gopan, gopan g nair, gops, gops photography, gops.org, gufa, himalaya, hinduism, indian, last, mana, myth, pandava, photography, pul, uttarkhand, village, vyas

MANA, THE LAST INDIAN VILLAGE AND THE ROAD TO HEAVEN

> Buy a commercial license to use this image by clicking here < It was in the evening of April 30, 2009, we decided to drive from Badrinath to Mana Village. Mana, famously known as the last village on Indian land, with Tibet situated beyond, was a destination we were eager to explore. The well-known trade route, Mana Pass, is located 48 kilometers ahead of this village, but has been closed-off since 1962. After parking our car at the entrance of Mana, we set off on foot through the village. This mysterious Himalayan valley is renowned for its mythological significance, being surrounded by a plethora of myths and legends from the epic Mahabharat. It is widely believed that Veda Vyas composed the Mahabharat while residing in this very place. Mana, located at an elevation of 3118 meters (10229 ft) above sea level, is approximately 3 kilometers away from the sacred city of Badrinath in the state of Uttarakhand, India. The indigenous community, known as the Bhutia tribe, traces its roots back to Tibet and sought refuge in India following the Chinese invasion. Residents dwell in stone huts coated with mud, engaging in activities such as weaving woolen garments and tending to livestock […]
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