CHANGING COLOURS

Beautiful photographs of a beautiful tree

TRINITY

Beautiful Pictures and thought-provoking too.

The Trishul or Trident with three points is symbolic of the Trinity of Hinduism as well as the symbol of Lord Shiva, the ruling deity of the ancient city of Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, India.

AS you follow the stem of the “Trishul”, in the picture below, you will see another Enchanting Trinity of “Three Trees”.

the trees The Trinity

Have a closer look at the crown of the Three Trees or the Trinity as I call them.

Do see the trunks at the base carefully.

the peepul Three Trees form a Single Unit

The Trunks of Three Trees have symbolically merged together forming a “Unified Trinity”.

The Base of the “Trinity of Trees” is also home to a very sweet but busy Open Air Temple.

The Shivling with the Earthen Pot suspended over it is another Symbol of Lord Shiva.

the trunks of the three The three Tree…

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ENCHANTING RIVER BANKS

Beautiful photos:)

Enchanted Forests

I was Inspired , nay compelled, to post these pictures in response to a website posted by a fellow blogger.

The post had River Banks made of concrete and I remember seeing similar landscaped River Fronts in many countries across the world.

All the pictures are of the River Chambal which flows through Central India.

The Reeds are home to numerous waterbirds which hide from Predators in the bushes.

green GREEN RIVER BANKS

Sunrays bounce of the surface of the River Chambal and make Natural Rocks and Cliffs Shimmer.

shimmering rocks DANCING LIGHTS

Kingfishers (Hint: the blue spot) , Large Egrets and Comorants find a home amongst Rocks and Natural Grass.

birdlife SPOT THE KINGFISHER

Can there be a more Enchanting River Bank ? Landscapers let the Urban Water Fronts not be Sealed in walls of Concrete , Robbing millions of their Natural Habitat.

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GHOST TREE

Great Photographs, interesting info too.

Enchanted Forests

The River Chambal was cursed by a Lady Born from The Flames of A Fire ( Yagnaseni or Draupadi from the Epic Mahabharatha) . That is only one of the numerous fablesand myths that hover over the Enchanting Terrain through which the river traverses.

A sharp eye will enable you to discern THE GHOST TREE in the picture below .

terrain of ghost tree Eerie Habitat

Bhutia ( Marathi), The Ghost Tree ( English),Gum Karaya, Sterculia urens ( Scientific name) is a deciduous Tree native to India.

All the leaves have been shed by The Indian Gum Tree revealing the pale White Bark which lends it the name Bhutia or GHOST TREE.

The Ghost Tree on the Rocks

This Ghostly looking tree is however extremely Useful not only to the Langurs that can be seen in the picture below, but also to Humans as they are the source…

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BOUQUET OF SPLENDOUR

Beautiful photos. I am my happiest when I can view the mountains.

Enchanted Forests

Most Of India is Scorching with temperatures ranging well over 40 degrees Centigrade ( 104 degrees Fahrenheit).

Am treating myself and all the readers to the Cool and Wonderful Splendour of the Himalayas while The Indian Sub Contintent sizzles in preparation for the arrival of The Monsoons. ( translated for the uninitiated it means Bushels of Rains or the Rainy Season)

Presenting a Bouquet of the Splendour of Sun and Shadow in the Himalalyas.

hs 2 The Willows add the touch of colour