Wow! Happy birthday in advance. Jane Fonda's views are being echoed in your intended actions. Age is a number as you say. Live life big size Krupa. Fondly- Pras
Dear Pras ... I do not think you will ever run out of ideas or themes for Filter Coffee given your fantastic talent of discovering stories behind words, sentences etc etc and weaving them into an elegant tapestry of your thoughts for all of us ... But But ,, if you ever run out of them (which I think is impossible) .. you must commence singing a series of Hindustani or old film Hindi classic songs and talk about them ... Your voice and words will then weave magic which we can not only read but hear too ! It was just a minute of your alaapan and I was impressed with the classical timbre in your voice ...
I have not had the pleasure of visiting all the places of interest you have described, but your writing certainly inspires interest. Hope I will be able to travel to these places sometime soon.
Also, although I am not an expert, I think your singing is really good!
Yes MP has a lot to offer both historically and natural beauty. I was fortunate to be educated on the Gwalior Fort - Scindia School.
You would be interested to know that the then Prince of Datia and now the Maharaj saheb - Vikram Singh was my classmate and house mate. Popularly called Dattu!!
Make another trip, lots more to see - Sanchi, Kanha, Marble rocks Jabalpur, just to name a few.
Went with my family. The tour was efficiently planned by Geetha Muralitharan based out of Bangalore. If interested i can do an intro. And, thank you for your words of appreciation.
Since you mentioned Khajuraho, I presume that you must have visited Ellora caves. It is marvel, especially the Kailash temple that was carved out of a stone cliff using those simple tools available then. It is worth seeing but it’s near Aurangabad in Maharashtra. I see that you have visited the Arwah caves from FC 100. But this must be vastly different.
Madhya Pradesh is one state that I cannot have enough of! Indore and it's Sarafa, Ujjain and the majesty of Mahakaleshwar, Maheshwar and the mighty Narmada, the tiger reserves including Mowgli's Kanha in addition to the ones you have listed are some other gems in MP.
Refreshing cuppa as always! Thank you!
Another hidden gem is your alaap. Should listen to more of you. Hopefully soon! :)
I thought you would skip this week’s post but am pleasantly surprised to see it. You have managed to do it with fortitude despite your sojourn outside. I enjoyed your travelogue this Sunday as I have done the other Filter Coffee posts. I am fortunate to have happened upon it in Substack.
Wow! Happy birthday in advance. Jane Fonda's views are being echoed in your intended actions. Age is a number as you say. Live life big size Krupa. Fondly- Pras
Dear Pras ... I do not think you will ever run out of ideas or themes for Filter Coffee given your fantastic talent of discovering stories behind words, sentences etc etc and weaving them into an elegant tapestry of your thoughts for all of us ... But But ,, if you ever run out of them (which I think is impossible) .. you must commence singing a series of Hindustani or old film Hindi classic songs and talk about them ... Your voice and words will then weave magic which we can not only read but hear too ! It was just a minute of your alaapan and I was impressed with the classical timbre in your voice ...
You are very generous Ganesh. Thank you very much for the kind words of appreciation.
I second this idea.
I have not had the pleasure of visiting all the places of interest you have described, but your writing certainly inspires interest. Hope I will be able to travel to these places sometime soon.
Also, although I am not an expert, I think your singing is really good!
Thank you.
Thank you Geeta.
My birthday is just round the corner and I I will be completing 78!
The number does not scare me and the formidable task of picking up the gauntlet and facing the challenges, is staring me in the face!!!!!!
Prasanna something to look forward to. Thank you for the idea. I will do it!!!!!!!
Let the " manna" keep flowing from your pen Prasanna!!!!!!!
Yours in AWE Krupa.
Yes MP has a lot to offer both historically and natural beauty. I was fortunate to be educated on the Gwalior Fort - Scindia School.
You would be interested to know that the then Prince of Datia and now the Maharaj saheb - Vikram Singh was my classmate and house mate. Popularly called Dattu!!
Make another trip, lots more to see - Sanchi, Kanha, Marble rocks Jabalpur, just to name a few.
Thank you Tarun
Loved this travelogue. Especially the sound of your voice booming beautifully!
Thanks for sharing. Inspired to visit these places.
Did you go with a tour group or had a travel consultant who helped with the itinerary and places to stay? Thank you.
Went with my family. The tour was efficiently planned by Geetha Muralitharan based out of Bangalore. If interested i can do an intro. And, thank you for your words of appreciation.
That will be great. Thank you so much.
Geetha Muralitharan 98866 40824
Thank you so much
Adding the places you have mentioned to my 'List of places to see'.
Mitawali temple (Chausath Yogini) - remember asking this in the "India Tourism" quiz
Thank you.
I enjoyed it a lot.
Sir, You have described your travel experience so well.. that I went on a trip to Madhya Pradesh while reading this.
This is one of my fav FC. #134
Thanks Gopi
Since you mentioned Khajuraho, I presume that you must have visited Ellora caves. It is marvel, especially the Kailash temple that was carved out of a stone cliff using those simple tools available then. It is worth seeing but it’s near Aurangabad in Maharashtra. I see that you have visited the Arwah caves from FC 100. But this must be vastly different.
Thanks, Shahji. I am flattered that you flagged FC100!!
Madhya Pradesh is one state that I cannot have enough of! Indore and it's Sarafa, Ujjain and the majesty of Mahakaleshwar, Maheshwar and the mighty Narmada, the tiger reserves including Mowgli's Kanha in addition to the ones you have listed are some other gems in MP.
Refreshing cuppa as always! Thank you!
Another hidden gem is your alaap. Should listen to more of you. Hopefully soon! :)
Thank you Rama. Much appreciated.
I thought you would skip this week’s post but am pleasantly surprised to see it. You have managed to do it with fortitude despite your sojourn outside. I enjoyed your travelogue this Sunday as I have done the other Filter Coffee posts. I am fortunate to have happened upon it in Substack.
I am happy I did not disappoint you.
Indeed very grateful for your kind words of encouragement. Thank you.