My family and our times: 01/01/2012

Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Banasar Garden, Sangrur

Banesar Garden

The news of a new train from New Delhi to Ludhiana via Sangrur came a boon to me. For me to reach my village 10 miles towards Barnala from Sangrur usually took the whole day. The only train Jammu Tavi was a hopeless which used to stream off at odd hours at midnight. This new Shatabdi started at 7.00 AM and reached Sangrur 10.55AM. We enjoyed the beautiful country side, We saw wheat sown all over. So this was dream Train which can help me rech back Delhi in a day without getting un-necessarly tired

From Sangrur station, our ride took us 30 minutes to reach my village Badbar. So it was quick, refreshing and well on time. The phone system had already worked and our people were on their alert to catch me. With a quick round of Nehri Land for about one hour or so , we proseeded to Maru Land pocket and reached in ten minutes.

I was thrilled to see Vegetable crops of Peas and Bell Pepper under shades being grown. I encouraged Meghraj to go for Organic vegetable farming. We also discussed to start a Guave plantations in one acre of land as a Pilot Project. We tasted white radish and carrots and started back for Sangrur.

So there was still plenty of time for the return journey and we decided to see Banesar Garden to spend some time in the afternoon.

I am trying to document some of my memories here. Enjoy!

The Marble 'Baradari' having 12 door openings on North, South, East and West sides is in the midst of a pond which remains dry now a days. Alas! some body could care more and star this Pond working. After all this is one of the master pieces of treasures the City has. Most of us spend a lot of money and go visit places while we donot care to spend a penny at our own place. The city may charge a fee and should all free scheduled visits by students once or twice a week to learn our History, Culture, Art and Architecture.

What a grand piece of Architecture is this Statue Loaded Marble Fountain. The art is far superior than seen other more famous places of the world.

This is the entry for the Marble 'Baradari'. The door is decorated by marble statues Malwai Turbaned & Bearded strong man armed with usual bamboo rods shown in a symmetrical way. They are flanked by Lion and Lioness on either side. An elephant on each side is also shown above them. The crown is made up of one male Peacock accompanied by two female Peacocks. The stiff and elongated feathers of male are raised into a fan and quivered in a display during courtship. Unless we maintain such peice of art, very soon we shall loose them and many others.

This is a sculpture of a woman holding and feeding a baby in her lap. Unfortunately this master piece has been demaged vry badly. I am fully confident that it still can be restored to its orignal glory.

Sitting on acool place.

Meticulously laid out marble tile floor which has weathered hundreds of years of abuse

On may way back to Delhi, as we waited for the train, the sun set was really spectacular indeed at the Sangrur Railway Station!

Badbar visit Dec 2011

Sunday, January 29, 2012

Jania Khalsa School 2012

On Sundays, Sikh temples known as Gurdwaras often hold educational programs for children called Sikh Khalsa schools. These schools aim to teach children about Sikhism, its principles, and cultural values. Students learn about the Guru Granth Sahib (the Sikh holy scripture), history, traditions, and the importance of seva (selfless service). The curriculum also include Punjabi language lessons, kirtan (devotional singing), and discussions on topics like equality and social justice.

Jania ready for Sunday Khalsa School

These Sunday Sikh Khalsa schools provide a nurturing environment for children to deepen their understanding of Sikhism and connect with their religious and cultural heritage.

Kumon Dancing learning from the locals at the Club Mohindra, Binsar,Almora.

Himalaya tracking on river Binsar, Uttaranchal.

Getting started for the walk. The club Mohindra supported us with a trained staff of four persons who started professionly by giving a roll call.

A lobor carrying bulding materila

The walk was for three hours and was difficult for some.

As we reached the river Binsar, all of us started enjoying with the river water by squatting on the boulders.

Wheat Fields

The farmers will be unhappy as the small plants are being crushed unknowingly

The spring water being offered. The taste was so sweet and refreshing. Even we dared tasting the same.

A family from Colorado visiting as the are located at Dubai presently.

My Hero in local Kumon outfit.

A Gujurati family from Mumbai gave an excellent pose. The diamond merchant flashed a diamond smile along with his equally jubilient family.

A Kashmere Pandit Suppore Family was very friendly. They had brought their highly educated kids from Manipal University. Mr Ashok Suppore is presently located in Hyderabad.

A fantastic view of Trishul snowy peak overseeing the Binsar Valley. The colorful communication tower caters to the demands of local villages with sprawling scattered houses. The air was clean and so far uneffected by the modern pollutions.

The Club stall collected wood from near by and made a customised fire wood ovan and prepared a fresh cup of tea for all of us at the bank of the river. It was really a unique experience, I grabbed a second cup too.

It is not my fault. I tried to explain! As we crossed the river, my foot slipped on the moss wrapped stone and in the process a small stain to my jacked and my right palm. I was saved from drowning in the river but for the water level. Harvinder and other group members had a hearty laugh. Our new friends showed concern to enquire if I was hurt. But I was not and even more jouvile after the incident.

Ringing a bell at the local Shiv Temple