Sree Dharma Sastha Kolam by Narayanan Nampoothiri

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Sree Dharma Sastha Kolam by Narayanan Nampoothiri

Narayanan Nampoothiri (Ramesh Nampoothiri) Attoor, Shornur, Trichur District, Kerala A traditional Keralite nampoothiri, who is an exponent in creating traditional Kolam (Rangolis) using oraganic colors. He uses rice powder, turmeric power, rice husk powder, leaf powder and a mix of turmeric and lime to create the natural color variations. Each of the colors signifies the Panchaboothas, ie, the five great elements, also five physical elements, which, according to Hinduism, is the basis of all cosmic creation. · Rice powder – white – depicting Akasha – Sky – signifies simplicity, purity, cleanliness and humility · Turmeric powder – yellow – depicting prithvi – earth – signifies, Optimism · Burnt rice husk powder – black – depicting vayu – air – signifies Power and Control · Leaf powder – green – depicting jala – water – signifies growth and health · Turmeric+lime mixed – red color – depicting Agnic – Fire – signifies Passion. Mr. Nampoothiri, started practicing the art of drawing these kolams at a late age, but since then, he has never looked back. He now creates exceptional art work of deities with divine precision and presence that glorifies each time he finishes. Normally, it takes 3-4 hours to complete an art work, which requires lot of sradha (focus and concentration), patience and skill. He is currently working at the Government Press of Kerala.

Veeramanu Raju and team at Pankuni Uthram 2018

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Veeramanu Raju and team at Pankuni Uthram 2018

Tribute to a legendary mahout – Omanakuttan Chettan – Kerala Temple Elephant Stories

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Tribute to a legendary mahout – Omanakuttan Chettan – Kerala Temple Elephant Stories

Tribute to legendary mahout Omanakuttan chettan

പ്രണാമം – അന്തരിച്ച ഒമാനേട്ടൻ / ഒമാനകുട്ടൻ ചേട്ടൻഅഭിമുഖം നടത്തിയത് 2019 കൂടൽമാണിക്യം ഉൽസവം, ഒരുപക്ഷേ അദ്ദേഹം അവസാനമായി ബ്രഹ്മദത്തൻ ആനയുമായി കൂടൽമാണിക്യം ക്ഷേത്രം സന്ദർശിച്ചതു . #KoodalmanikyamTemple Festival2019.ഒമാനകുട്ടൻ ചേട്ടനുമൊത്തുള്ള ഒരു നിമിഷം. കഴിഞ്ഞ 21 വർഷമായി പ്രശസ്തനായ ആന ബ്രഹ്മദത്തനെ അദ്ദേഹം പരിപാലിക്കുന്നു. 15-ാം വയസ്സിൽ ആന പണി തുടങ്ങിയ അദ്ദേഹം അതിനുശേഷം (56 വയസ്സ്!) ഒരു ആനപാപ്പാനായി പ്രവർത്തിക്കുന്നു. ബ്രഹ്മദത്തൻ – അവനും അവന്റെ കഥയും ശ്രദ്ധിക്കുക. കണ്ണീരോടെയുള്ള പ്രാർത്ഥനകൾ😢കേരളത്തിലെ ആന കഥകളോടൊപ്പം ചേർത്തുവെക്കാൻ ഒരു കഥ കൂടി… എന്നും എഴുന്നെള്ളിക്കുമ്പോൾ, അദ്ദേഹം വന്നു സംഗമേശ്വരനെ വണങ്ങാറുള്ള ഒരു വീഡിയോ കൂടി ഉണ്ടായിരുന്നു… കിട്ടിയാൽ അത് കൂടി വേറെ പോസ്റ്റ് ചെയ്യാം. ഒരു പാട് വീഡിയോകൾ എടുത്തിട്ടുള്ളതിന്റെ കൂട്ടത്തിൽ അതും തപ്പി കണ്ടു പിടിക്കാം…പിടിക്കണം.!പരിചയപ്പെട്ടിട്ടുള്ള പാപ്പാന്മാരിൽ നിന്നും വേറിട്ട ഒരു വ്യക്തിത്വം. ആദരാഞ്ജലികൾ My tribute to late Omanettan/Omanakuttan chettan, veteran mahout. The interview was done during 2019 Koodalmanikyam Ulsavam, probably the last time he visited the Koodalmanikyam temple with Brahmadhathan elephant.#KoodalmanikyamTemple Festival2019 ഉത്സവകാഴ്ചകൾ 2019 – a moment with Omanakuttan chettan, veteran mahout. He is taking care of a famous temple elephant Brahmadathan for the last 21 years. He started working as a mahout at the age of 15 and since then (56 years!), he is working as a mahout. Listen to him and his story. Tearful Prayers😢

UAE then and now: Memories of the Volcano Fountain on Abu Dhabi’s Corniche

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UAE then and now: Memories of the Volcano Fountain on Abu Dhabi’s Corniche

Its good to remember the old days.
#VolcanoFountain #InAbuDhabi – back in news.
Thank you to #TheNational
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and watch this video of old abu dhabi

Video: Remembering Abu Dhabi’s Volcano fountain

The Volcano Fountain was the happening place for old timers of Abu Dhabi. It was a common location to exchange pleasantries, letters and cassettes recorded with voice messages that people brought from their home countries after returning to Abu Dhabi from leave. Newborn babies were also introduced to friends and family when mothers were discharged from the Corniche Hospital, which was nearby.

Many in Abu Dhabi still remember it. For all those who do, they were fond memories.

Ramesh Menon, Abu Dhabi, 02 June 2021 / @rameshmenonauh

Sambho Sankara Samba Sadashiva – Sai Bhajan by Rajashree Menon

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Sambho Sankara Samba Sadashiva – Sai Bhajan by Rajashree Menon
on Mridangam – Ramesh Menon

Lyrics:
Shambho Shankara Samba Sadashiva
Hara Hara Shankara Bhola Mahesvara (Shambho Shankara…)
Ganga Jatadhara Natana Manohara
Partipurishvara Sai Shankara
Shiva Shiva Shiva Shiva Shivaya Namah Om
Hara Hara Hara Hara Haraya Namah Om

Daily Cycling Clicks of Abu Dhabi

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Daily Cycling Clicks

#Friday#SafeCycling
Everday dedication to my young Doctors covid19 warriors
#StartEarlyRideCarefullyReachSafely
Beautiful trees, bikes, birds, abudhabicityimage, lifeinabudhabi, Citytour,
ExploreAbuDhabi
It is a passion. Photography, riding and now another addiction..
#TalentShare & @rameshmenonauh
invite you to #visitabudhabi
– walkways, cycletrack, keepfit and enjoy BeautifulAbuDhabi, Corniche  #SafeDistance
morningride
Welcome to #followme Welcome to #Share Looking forward to reach 1K followers on #Instagram

Eid Mubarak

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#SafeCycling #EidMubarak2021

Everyday dedication to my young Doctors covid19 warriors

#StartEarlyRideCarefullyReachSafely

#abudhabicityimage, #lifeinabudhabi, #Citytour, #ExploreAbuDhabi

It is a passion. Photography, riding and now another addiction..

#TalentShare & @rameshmenonauh

invite you to #visitabudhabi

– walkways, cycletrack, keepfit and enjoy #SafeDistance

#morningride

Welcome to #followme

Looking forward to reach 1K followers

Eid Mubarak 2021

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#SafeCycling #EidMubarak2021 Everyday dedication to my young Doctors covid19 warriors#StartEarlyRideCarefullyReachSafely#abudhabicityimage, #lifeinabudhabi, #Citytour, #ExploreAbuDhabi It is a passion. Photography, riding and now another addiction..#TalentShare & @rameshmenonauhinvite you to #visitabudhabi– walkways, cycletrack, keepfit and enjoy #SafeDistance#morningrideWelcome to #followmeLooking forward to reach 1K followers.

Sports photography – I think I can!

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This is from an IPL match that was held in 2014 and the Sheikh Zayed stadium in Abu Dhabi. A key wicket moment for Chennai Super Kings… Mobile photography but, one with keen passion… I think I can do it!

Waiting for #IPL to come back to the UAE.

Eid Mubarak 2021 greetings

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Wish you and your family a Blessed Eid.