City Of Joy and Hirakud Dam - Techyog Team Trip

Set Out on Our Journey to Kolkata and Sambalpur Hirakud Dam On the night of 15th Dec 2009, from Cuttack Railway Station. As this was the Planned Trip We had booked the train travel ticket for the three part journey.

Part 1 . Cuttack to Howrah in Puri Howrah Special Express.
Part 2 : Howrah to Sambalpur in Samaleswari Express
Part 3 : Sambalpur to Cuttack in Raipur - Bhubaneswar Express.

The Trip went well and as planned. The Best Part of Our Planning was to save lot of Traveling Time, so I planned accordingly, by making all the Journey in the Nights. Which means the traveling was done in the Sleeping Hours of Night and we reach the destination early morning . So that we got at least of 10 - 12 hours of whole day for sight seeing.

For Kolkata We had to make two things sure. One is to enjoy the Kolkata as it is by traveling through the most convenient way and to use all mode of communication like Local Train, Mini Bus, Kolkata Metro Train, Ferries or the Hoogly river boats and some Walk down the Streets. The Other thing to keep in mind while traveling is to visit the best Places out of the Crowds. So as the Plan goes with the BELUR MATH( Swami Vivekananda Place), Kashipur Ghat , Dakhineswar Temple, Esplanade Area, Victoria Memorial, Vidyasagar Setu and Of-course Howrah Bridge.

On our boating trip from Kashipur Ghat of Belur Math to Dakhineswar Temple, Met a very Nice Person from Poland names Lucek and his Wife. So I asked him to Visit the State of Odisha (Previously called Orissa)

At Sambalpur We visited Hiarkud Dam from Hirakud Station . We hired a Auto Rickshaw for Rs 450/= For a trip from Hirakud station to The Hirakud Dam 61 Water Gate View and Gandhi Minaar. The View from Gandhi Minaar is astonishing as some part of the 35 Km long Dam en-closer is seen with the Dam Reservoir water stretching to 100 of miles radius. The Hirakud Dam view is breath taking. Its a must Visit Sight in Sambalpur.

Later on the Day We got to Goal Bazaar Area where my Cousin residing. and left for Cuttack back after a Dinner at her house and enjoying the kids (Litun and Sifa) echo talks.

KOLKATA - SAMBALPUR TRIP

A Trip to Kolkata and Sambalpur on 15th December to 18th Dec 2009 with our Techyog.com Web Development Team.

Dont Miss these Documentaries

Out of many Documentaries I can recommend five of the best as follows :

1, BBC EARTH 2009
2. RELIGIOUS
3. BBC SOUTH PACIFIC
4. ZEITGEIST : The Eye Opener Documentry
5. BIRTH OF EARTH.

These are those Documentaries which makes us think again and again on ourselves , thr Human race and its relation to the Mother Nature. Many questions that we commony asked about the existance of Life on earth, the work of GOD, who we are? , why there is Life in such a form that we can see and touch and many more Curious one...

Keep your Video Libraries filled with these gem of all Documentaries . I enjoy watching them again and again.

Current Mood : Joyous
Current place: At home PC
Last Food taken: Rice, Dal, Cabbage fry and Alloo raita.

Balijatra Cuttack 2009 - Orissa

Over the past several months I was wandering through the cultural diversity of Indian subcontinent. From the inauguration ceremony of Gopals home at Taddepalligudem, than a Visit to Abhirams Naval Base at Vishakapatam to the Balijatra Trade fare and Cultural exchange in Cuttack.

Recently Concluded Balijatra 2009 at Cuttack , Orissa is more than a event to recon with. Simply it’s the best platform for the traders in end number of Products category , to showcase there products and have there business brands visible in the Public in East India. Balijatra is very historic in its conception and in the current years its been expanded a lot in its total presence and activity.

One of the best sight in the balijatra is the Gandhi Market or the Gandhi Shilpa bazzar , which is a collection of goods and products from the Rural India. One can have the touch of the teracota paintings, mud pots, rare designs , cotton and jute works etc .

This year I had snapped lot of pictures within the five days of my visit to the Balijatra fare. I loved those pictures as much as any one can think of after seeing the Artifacts. Some of the pictures were featured below and others can be seen at the eOdisha website.

Vishakapatnum Dockyard View

Here is the Vishakapatnam Dockyard Slideshow that I visited while returning back to Orissa from Tadepalligudem. Due to th eHeavy Floods in the Krishna River , Most of the Trains were cancelled from Vijaywada, So I took the two Stop Bus Journey to Vishakapatnam.

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After I reach Vizag, Abhiram planed for the day of sight seeing with his Electric Car- The Revai. AS it was late, i.e at 7pm evening , We decided to rome for a while in the City and have Dinner, than will look out for a sunday Movie. So we stoped at Tandoori Inn , Resturant in Vizag and had Pudina Paratha, Stuff Paratha and Veg Mouglai. The Taste is really good and after the Dinner we get into the nearby Cinema hall.

So we watched "WAKE UP SID " and get back to his Naval Base arround midnight.

Next morning , we took the sight seeing on the Hill top of Vizag Dockyard.

Tadepalligudem - Gopals New House

I reached Tadepalligudem at midnight and recived by Gopal and his Uncle. The town of Tadepalligudem is just like anyother Indian Town , in the Midnight :). On my way to Gopals new home , I just said Gopal " Your Town is just similar to Cuttack and the Only Diffrence is the Fonts used in Shop Names .".

Gopal had booked the Hotel room for the stay as his home is full of Relatives. I got relaxed quickly and went, join Gopal and Uncle for the Hero honda Drive to his Home , which is just 3 km away from the Railway Station.

At Gopals Home I met all of them and Had my part of Dinner - my first experience with the Telgu Food. I swear , the Telugu Food is one of the best Prepared Indian recipe with Spicy taste. I loved it and , yes Asked for more :).

After Dinner, I took some of the Night Snaps of Gopals Home and retuern back to Hotel for a Sleep.

Look out for the Tadepalligudem Gopals Home Slideshow Below :

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First Day Trip to Tadepalligudem - best of Chilika Lake

My trip to Tadepalligudem , Andra Pradesh starts on the 1st day of October. I have a RAC Ticket in the Bhubaneswar Chennai Express at 11.45 am. I took the Public transport most of the time to avoid excess expanses and Pollution. As it was a whole day travel and a 11 hour journey from Bhubaneswar to reach Tadepalligudem, It never tensed me for the RAC reservation seat. So I had to Share the Whole berth (Side Lower) with One chap, Somyakanta Mohanty (Kutu), who is in the final years of his Mechanical Engineering at Binayak Eng College , Chennai. Even I took two delicious homemade chappati from Kutu with Potato Fry in Day Food.

With just 1 hour of traveling , We started to converse slowly and suddenly the conversation goes long till I get down at Tadepalligudem. In the 11 hour of our Journey, I with one of the CSF Jawan did helped one of the poor family to be out of the clutches of a so called Squad Ticket Checking Officer, which seems to be more than Fake than real.

On the way I took some of the best snaps of Mother Nature in the Chilika Lake region, With Fog Clouds touching the Green Mountains, With the miles long green Paddy fields, lashing out cold breeze, and the darkness of Monsoons with in-between slow Showers. The View from the Train Window is hard for anyone to overlook its beauty. Some of the Snaps I had taken were pasted below.


At 12.40 am I reached Tadepalligudem Station, where Gopal has come to receive me. My arrangements for the night was done at the Maruti Residency, which changed to Gopals Home , the next day after the Home Worship and Puja arrangements were completed.

I had my Dinner at Gopals place. I took Andra style dinner were they serve Idly, sambar

Tadepalligudem Trip starts Tomorrow

Just 20 minutes back , Gopal called me from Banglore and confirmed his trip to Tadepalligudem. So he will reach TDD , tomorrow morning and I will set out for Tadepalligudem from Cuttack tomorrow at 11 am. Tadepalligudem is around 700 Kms from Cuttack , and It takes nearly 12 hours. I will start me train journey with Bhubaneswar – Chennai Express and reach TDD tomorrow at 11.45 pm.

A Sudden decision to have a get-together at Tadepalligudem, andra Pradesh , where Gopal has taken a new Home. It was all good for the Gopal's parents , to be in Tadepalligudem, as its the native and peace-full loving , compare to the hush -mush traffic of Mumbai Metro.

Sabha at Kadampara - My First Shot

Today I attended the Sabha, infact I stormed the Sabha of our Village with a clear objective of defending the fake personalities , which are making the life of villagers, misserable. There are two of the main characters who are more than the villians of Kadampara. I put forth three very simple Questions to the Sabha members , and I got nothing in answer, were as the Sabha was dismissed because of no answers, which is with a clear message of avoiding the questions. Well in the days to come, there will be more of these village pollitics, which I am very comfortable to tackle.

Lush green Paddy Fields of Kadampara

It was one of the enchanting climate of the month, in my green Village of Kadampara. I took the Bike out of the Cemented Baramda and Shouted the three kids , Saurav, Barsha and Sambit , for a Joy Ride to the paddy Fields. It took them no time to be on my back and we drove towards the Lush Green Monsoon View.

Something I Could say to all, I mean All those who struggle hard to make a leaving, that Please make a decision on a quite Vacation to any of the Villages in India, and stay for a day or two , to experience the real beauty in it, The tenderness of the Nature, The blooming Colors of the Sky, the Clouds of the Heaven.

I am Sure It means a Lot for all those who make the Life more than busy with the 10 to 12 hours of Work, at least 1 to 2 ours of Traveling for the Job. Do visit the Villages of India and Feel the essence of Peace and the Flavor of Relaxation

Health Insurance is a Must

A Full Month of hectic schedule and the Left Hand Surgery of my cousin brother, that’s took the time away from any Web Development work. Unfortunately my Cousin Brother, Sesedev met with an homely accident, which cost him , with a broken bone and a immediate hand Surgery. In a situation like this the first thing that comes to the Mind is the Money that is needed for the Surgery. In no Time the “Yes for Surgery” comes out of us. It’s the Very Health Insurance that makes us Light on the Thought of a heavy Medical Bill. I certainly suggest all of those in the age of 5 to 45 at least to have a med claim Policy.

All the done with the Surgery and the Hospitalizations , He is now recovering with the One and Half Months rest.

The German Ethics and Indian Temptation

Had a talk with my sister "Miku", shed called me from Germany where she is doing her PHD. Something I really got to know from her on the German People, Culture and the environment. She told me that the recession does make a great Impact there, with most of the shopping malls and general stores are attracting Consumers with even 75% of rebate, but still there were no Buyers for the Products, as people doesn't have that much to spend, most of the situation in Job Market there is also Grim. Apart from that she shared the daily routines and the German food, which I think she does like the taste. In India we use to be very much social in sharing , like if we have some fruit trees in our garden or flowers, the normal passer by of the neighbourhood does buzz with the activities of grabbing the fruits at there own available times and liberties without even asking the owner, even that's true to myself also as I do tender to behave like that only.... Its common in India and no one feels its otherwise. But in Germany People use to ted of may be pretend do be more systematic, with decency and status maintain features which avoids such incidents. She told me that how she was wondered when she found roses out of everywhere with bright colors and no one to be serious on them, Fruits like cherry all over the University and most of the walkable places and yet no one seems to be tempted on them for a mouth full of cherry ...:).

Well that's what makes the western Countries more sophisticated and unnatural. Again she does make my intuition alive to learn or know more about the German Culture in whole , obviously when I have Time.

Also Watched the Zeitgeist- Documentary for the second time and was really Don't Miss it Documentary. I must say that this deserve the golden Globe .

Song : "Taare Zaamin Per...."
Food : Paneer Aaloo, Moong Dal, Paratha
Watched : Zeitgeist : The Eye Opener Documentry
Movie : Zameen on Star Gold.

Its the Time to Disco- Day 2 at Konark

From konark

After Yesterdays venture we wake up early , but not so early , for a place like Konark, The Sun Temple. I had my Bath and Jitu decided for the Chandrabhaga Bath Adventure. Something we realized later on at Chandtrabhaga, that no one take the plunge into the sea shore as there are regular high Tides, and When We are enjoying our part with the high Tides, People at the Shore , near the Coconut vendor area, were just watching the beauty of the Tides and even if someone wants to be in touch of the tidal Water, they adjust themselves in such a way so as to make there feet wet. Small Kids, and even the younger ones are on the same spree of act. By the way We are enjoying the Tides and there immense force , that drags us from the depth to the shore, easily.

From konark

I am pretty much enjoying it and I can see Jitu enjoying 100% of his presence in the Tides. The rhythm of Tides with us continued for another 2 hoursun until we get out of the Water. We had 2 raw Cocunut Milk water each, at the beach vendor( Rs 7 for each Cocunut) and get back to the Room on our Boxer, bare foot. On Our Way ...we decided to go for Puri Beach Drive after breakfast.

From konark

The Konark - Puri Beach Road is a must to Drive road , which has got the temptations and the splendid scenic view of the Sea beach, beside the Road. Through out the Long 21 Km of near the Sea Road , One can get exotic places with the Cashew nut trees alonside, with the Forest Department of Orissa road cutions like " Drive Slow , Forest Area " . Small hut Villages with lush greenery and vast land of unoccupied habbitant, the Log trees are the views , that no one wants to miss. On our Way got to know about some of the important Milatry based area , which was heavily guarded and Protected by the high cemented Walls. As the iPhone was recharged yesterday I tried to listen my favorite Oriya Songs but the Speed of the Sea wind and the Bike stopped me on action.

From konark

We reach Puri , Remain there for arround 4 hours , also used the Internet, taken Vadilal Ice-creme, some junk stuffs like the Mixture and Bhujia, which eventually forced us to skip the Lunch and on our way back to Konark , we took rest at the Milatry Location Area , were one small Tapri beetal shop ,nicely designed, with the wooden table, made up of the Forest logs, in front of it. We had 2 packs of Peanut pack and had some of the snaps of the place.

Jitu and Konark Day 1

Konark the beautiful and the mysterious of all the temples in India, A World Heritage site is one that attracts all. People who visit Orissa hardly escape the Temples attraction , weather its the enchanting Stone carving works around the Temple walls or the very Conception of a Big Chariot in the form of a Temple which has taken shape to its reality , amazing the Modern world for its mere architecture and the thought behind it. All this is the same , when Jitu comes this time (this was his third Trip to Konark), for a relaxing time to spent, out of the odd-yet lucrative world of Websites, Search Engine Optimisations and high Earning AdSense dollars.

His Visit was not a Plan as such but a decision made within seconds , while on Chat. Same as he was always , with the decisive action , very fast , hardly giving time to rethink , that's what contributes to His character of To the Time and Ready for Bang and Exclusive Idea Club. Its 10Th of July and He reached at Bhubaneswar Airport after a 2 hours Late Flight of Kingfisher. As I was not at my best on the Legs I took Ranjit, My nephew with me to the Airport and Receive Jitu there. Hey He seems much more fair and little bit Stylish from the Jitu I saw ,in Nov 4th , 2007 at Mumbai Railway Station. While the joy of meeting and exploring every moment comes alive as soon as he started driving My 9 year old 100 cc Bike, The Bajaj BOXER with ease to Cuttack. We reached home and had our Lunch , were Jitu had a little Conversation With my Mother and Chinu. At around 4 pm he somehow managed to make a tough on decision to go right now to Konark, I was reluctant on the thought as, I had planned for the Next day.
Well as in India it was the ATHITHI DEVO BHAWA, Jitu managed that with the DEVO (LORD) situation and in no time I was just behind him , Guzzling out on the Road, heading towards KONARK. Believe me this was one of the best bike travelled Roads , As I knew , to enjoy the Seasons , the Monsoons with a little shower. The Road from BHUBANESWAR - PIPILI - GOP - KONARK is worth experiencing with a Bike. The Lush greenery beside the Road and the cold Temple wind from the vegetation , and the scenic beauty of the Place along the drive and Social Country side, On going labour intensive plantation of Paddy fields, Monsoon Clouds with the grey shadows and thousands of Coconut trees , align like the pillars to the heaven makes the Drive a memorable one. With a small Snacks break at PiPILI we reach Konark at 7.30 pm and Logged at LAVANYA LODGE with booking of 3 days advance. Once the Shed for 3 nights were confirmed we set out for the Konark Area look at Night, Went to Chandrabhaga Beach It was too dark to make out things , but we sit there and enjoyed the Cold breeze with the High Tides smashing to the Shores. Some of the Fisher mans were dwelling there tricks to catch the Sea Crabs and Jitu did asked a fisherman on the tricks. Its 9 pm and We left the beach and set out for the Konark Shop area and while returning had our much awaited Dinner at Panthanivas Resturant. Returned to the Rest House at 11pm and Recharged Jitu's IPhone for next Day.

TechYog Revitalize

Well you may be surprised with the results of 2009 India Election. Yes it has some of the satisfactory trends in the last decade , with a clear mandate and no more tension to the people of India for next 5 years.

At Techyog solution, we are making the efforts on its start up Projects . And all the people in Techyog are buzzing with the Project. The Project on the translation of Oriya Data to that of English, is on the way. Its the requirement of the time as for the online search result.