How to reach LalbaugCha Raja Ganesh Festival in Mumbai

To Reach LalbaugCha Raja , reach Parel /Lower Parel Station in Mumbai ,then proceed to lalbuag , it will take 10 mins in walk

LalbaugCha Raja Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Mandal,
Shree Ganesh Nagar, 
Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Road,
Lalbaug Market, Mumbai 400 012, India.
Phone : 91 022 2471 3626

Trek to Fort Sagargad with Jungle Lore - 12th July 09 Sunday on Jungle Lore

Jungle Lore Jungle Lore Jungle Lore has invited you to the event 'Trek to Fort Sagargad with Jungle Lore - 12th July 09 Sunday' on Jungle Lore!   Helloo Time: July 12, 2009 all day Location: Alibaug Organized By: Kaustubh Upadhye / Gaurav Athalye Event Description: We have received an overwhelming response to our monsoon treks this season. Since we had limitations in accommodating more than 27 people for Dabhosa Waterfall trail , and given the keen interest shown by so many people, we are pleased to announce another Trek to Fort Sagargad on 12th July 2009 ( Sunday ). As monsoon sets in, young shoots begin to appear and brightly colored flowers adorn the green carpet. The freshwater crabs and frogs awaken from their long, deep slumber and scramble around; insects hop and buss around from one branch to another; birds chirp loudly and dance about to attract mates; all this is the celebration of the monsoon. If the, the cloudy days, the lush green hills, the gushing streams, the cascading waterfalls, the misty mountain tops, entice and inspire you we have a perfect respite for you. Away from the maddening city crowds and the concrete jungle and yet not too far away, Jungle Lore welcomes you to for a one day trek to Fort Sagargad to get you back in time and one with nature, and for some to see your tie-clad colleagues pushed to the edge! About the Fort Sagargad is situated near Alibag, on Mumbai-Alibag road & at a distance of 8 km before Alibag. There are two routes that lead to the top of the fort. One is from a village named Khandala and the other is from Vaghole. Both these villages lie on the bus-route to Alibag, from Mumbai. The route to Sagargad is a scenic one with lush green vegetation complimented by a relatively thick jungle. We would be taking the route from Khandala to reach to the top. Trek Details Location Details: Sagargad near Alibag on 12th July 2009 Travel time from Mumbai: Around 2 ½ hours. Cost --- Rs. 750/- including travel by chartered bus (Dadar to Dadar), logistics , Break-fast, Lunch & Evening refreshments Last trek pics http://picasaweb.google.com/kaustubh.upadhye/Sagargad# Meeting Point --- At 6.15 am near Swami Narayan Mandir Dadar (E) Imp Note – Last date for registration for trek will be Friday, 10th July 2009 Detail Itinerary @6.15 AM - Meet at Swami Narayan Mandir Dadar (E ) @6.30 AM - Departure to Khandala village, 8 Kms before Alibaug Packed Breakfast in the bus includes (Tropicana Juice, Sandwich, Samosa, Cookies, Cake, Banana, and Energy Bar) @9.30 AM - Post a small briefing session, we start our trek for Sagargad @12.30 PM – Lunch at Sagargadwadi ( village ) Lunch - Thepla ,Pitla, Khichadi & 1Vegetables, Dahi , Salad , Pickle & Desserts Post Lunch Visit Wanar Tok point & 1hr Fort sightseeing Evening @5.00pm Visit Sagargad Waterfall & 7.00pm Departure for Mumbai Please Note– - No shortcuts during the trail - Keep the trek route & surrounding clean. - Leaving your garbage anywhere during the trek is not allowed - Smoking and Drinking during the trek is not allowed. - Your seat will be confirmed only after payment of booking amount is receive Things to carry -Raincoat / Rain cheater -Pair of light extra clothes -Comfortable sports shoes with a decent grip or floaters. (Preferably shoes). -Towel & napkins, Torch (Mandatory) -A sack which would fit in all your accessories. -Camera. -Plastic bags and a water bottle. -Do not carry any valuables or jewellery. -Personal Medical kit -Photo ID. Trek Organizer Mr.Kaustubh Upadhye – 09987126233 Mr.Gaurav Athalye - 09833246740 Mr.Tejas Abhyankar - 09821906046 Cheers Kaustubh Upadhye Team Jungle Lore 9987126233 www.junglelore.net See more details and RSVP on Jungle Lore: http://junglelore.ning.com/events/event/show?id=3034557%3AEvent%3A6203&xgi=bUPCNWr About Jungle Lore Junglelore Explore more.. Ranathmbhore Wildlife Tour Bandhavgarh Wildlife Safari 407 members 377 photos 10 videos 13 Events 7 blog posts   To control which emails you receive on Jungle Lore, click here

Randa Fall , Near Ghoti

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Randa Fall , Near Ghotiv

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Photos of Warkari Procession to Pandarpur to Meet Pilgrimage of Lord Vithoba Mauli

Over one lakh Warkaris chanting ''Jai Hari Vitthal'' and ''Gyanba Tukaram'' started the 21-day annual Ashadhi Ekadashi pilgrimage to Pandharpur from Sant Tukaram Devasthan in Dehugaon as part of Tukaram Maharaj's Palkhi procession via Alandi to Vithoba Pilgrimage Pandarpur.

The local villagers drew rangolis in front of their houses to welcome the Palkhi, which has become an inseperable part of Maharashtra's culture.

The prestigious Palkhi poojan and aarti were performed by Villager as part of welcoming Lord Vithal devotees

A sea of Warkaris holding Patakas (Saffron flags) and Tulsi saplings converged in the temple premises amidst chants of ''Gyanba Tukaram''.

They were playing veenas, mridangas, dholkees, chipalyas and tashas. A group of Warkaris is called a Dindi. Dindis come from across the state, majority of them from Marathwada, to Dehu for the procession.

As the palkhi moved from Dehu, the atmosphere was filled with devotion. The pilgrims played phugdi.

The Maha Puja is performed by a devotee who enters the temple first and this time the honour went to Pandurang Bua.

Cheif Minister of Maharastra performs Puja on Ashadhi Ekadashi.

Courtesty Photographs from www.maharashtra times.com

Parvati Temple Pune

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Parvati Temple Pune