Magnificent Maharashtra - The Mahalog!

vrprabhu · 20th August 2010, 14:33

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Originally Posted by pjbiju

VRP,

Which route did you take to Malshej? Did you go on a weekend? Is it very crowded on weekends? I am planning to go there one of these days.

My family loves the simple Maharashtrian Thali. Which hotel did you have this thali from? Yummy.

Biju

Biju,

Route was Pune - Chakan - Rajgurunagar - Narayangaon - Junnar - Malshej.

Went yesterday - specifically avoided holidays, as it is very crowded. Mostly from Bombay. Common them for them appear to be boozing and dancing and bathing....

I forgot the hotels name - but it was below Bank of Maharashtra at Manchar.

BTW, no visit to Kerala for Onam? Onam Aashamashangal (is that right?) from my side!

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Originally Posted by ampere

This looks like the idol has been stolen? Or am I missing something?

Exactly my question too...

More close - ups! See the intricate carvings....

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pjbiju · 20th August 2010, 14:57

Thank you VRP for the information and for your wishes. Onam will be celebrated here in Pune. The Onam Sadya is awaited eagerly each year.

I will see if I can take a day off to go to Malshej along with my family instead of going on a weekend.

vrprabhu · 20th August 2010, 15:30

Biju, hope you make it. Do it in the monsoon. And if you leave early, you can also visit - (a) Shivneri Fort, (b) Lenayadri Ganpati; and (c) Ozhar Ganpati. Always within a close radius.

BTW, where do you do your shopping for 'sadya' items? Khadki?

More of the external views -

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One can only marvel at the vision and the patience of our forefathers....

vrprabhu · 23rd August 2010, 10:57

Before I continue with the rest of the pictures, here are the teasers of Malshej - this is for Biju (for a part of his onam feast!)

Not so great quality - because all shot in the rain...

a. the beginning (or the end) of the ghat...
(yup! that is a cyclist - he wants to enjoy too!)

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b. the valley from two vantage points...

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c. the rain! Visibility near zero. Imagine riding your bike here - heavenly!!

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MX6 · 23rd August 2010, 11:53

What a place to park the vehicle! VRP is becoming adventurous.

KRRaj · 23rd August 2010, 12:26

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Originally Posted by MX6

What a place to park the vehicle! VRP is becoming adventurous.

Actually, I wanted to ask how many of us would park our vehicles there even after seeing that board. I certainly would, especially if I am not with family.

vrprabhu · 23rd August 2010, 12:30

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Originally Posted by MX6

What a place to park the vehicle! VRP is becoming adventurous.

Fortune favours the brave... and what I did was more like checking out the 'wet paint' sign!

To get back to Bhuleshwar, the last of the external visages of the temple...

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The figures were life size and there were intricate carvings, etchings - it is a labour of love and devotion, I presume.

And, curiously, I noticed that the temple was adorned with this at several palces - a stone bell!

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ASHISHPALLOD · 23rd August 2010, 12:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by MX6

What a place to park the vehicle! VRP is becoming adventurous.

Quote:

Originally Posted by KRRaj

Actually, I wanted to ask how many of us would park our vehicles there even after seeing that board. I certainly would, especially if I am not with family.

You know,
actually vrp parked his bike at safe place and came that point by walking to take the pic!!!

aisa hai ki nahi , vrp?

WDM007 · 23rd August 2010, 13:40

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Originally Posted by ASHISHPALLOD

You know,
actually vrp parked his bike at safe place and came that point by walking to take the pic!!!

aisa hai ki nahi , vrp?

Hey Hey Hey !

Nice logic. I guess the board is purposefuly deployed there to make people not stop, at such dangerous location & make traffic jams. forget the landslides. They will not slide throughout the year.

MX6 · 23rd August 2010, 13:56

VRP stopped there to read the board!
Anyway, I'd have not parked my vehicle there in the monsoons. One never knows when a rock comes loose here.

vrprabhu · 23rd August 2010, 15:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by KRRaj

Actually, I wanted to ask how many of us would park our vehicles there even after seeing that board. I certainly would, especially if I am not with family.

Quote:

Originally Posted by WDM007

Hey Hey Hey !
Nice logic. I guess the board is purposefuly deployed there to make people not stop, at such dangerous location & make traffic jams. forget the landslides. They will not slide throughout the year.

Quote:

Originally Posted by MX6

VRP stopped there to read the board!
Anyway, I'd have not parked my vehicle there in the monsoons. One never knows when a rock comes loose here.

There were quite a few people and vehicle near by. There was one more similar point with a warning sign. However, no one had parked their vehicles anywhere near, except me. (Of course, I was on a bike, and there were hardly two or three bikers there.) So may be all the people were thinking like MX6.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ASHISHPALLOD

You know, actually vrp parked his bike at safe place and came that point by walking to take the pic!!!
aisa hai ki nahi , vrp?

Oh, aisa bhi kar sakthe kya?

Actually, this was only one of the places where I could park the bike and stroll around!!

As I climbed up the steps, I noticed these -

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Sorry for the chopped off head (you can see it in profile in the above picture). I was concentrating on the pillars at the right and left (more about that later).

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And, in the meanwhile, my friend is deep in discussion with the villagers regarding the history of this temple. One of them was telling him that Lord Rama himself is reported to have come here to get the darshan of Lord Shiva!

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pjbiju · 23rd August 2010, 21:04

Thank you VRP for the beautiful pictures. I had a great Onam today.

Btw, we do our shopping for all Kerala stuff from Rajan Coffee on Aundh Road and from one more Kerala Store ahead of the Reliance Fresh on Aundh Road (on the right hand side of the road, while going towards Khadki station).

I have never been on a long trip on my bike. I should plan for one (hoping my wife and son would agree).

-Biju

vivekiny2k · 23rd August 2010, 21:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by MX6

VRP stopped there to read the board!
Anyway, I'd have not parked my vehicle there in the monsoons. One never knows when a rock comes loose here.

Quote:

Originally Posted by vrprabhu

There were quite a few people and vehicle near by. There was one more similar point with a warning sign. However, no one had parked their vehicles anywhere near, except me. (Of course, I was on a bike, and there were hardly two or three bikers there.) So may be all the people were thinking like MX6.

don't y'all think "do not stop vehicle" refers to the risk of being hit by a rock. stopping a vehicle elsewhere and coming on foot is going to be worse for you

.

ASHISHPALLOD · 23rd August 2010, 22:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by vivekiny2k

don't y'all think "do not stop vehicle" refers to the risk of being hit by a rock. stopping a vehicle elsewhere and coming on foot is going to be worse for you

.

Thats not problem for VRP,
'' helmet thaa na unke paas''!!!

StarVegabond · 23rd August 2010, 22:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by ASHISHPALLOD

Thats not problem for VRP,
'' helmet thaa na unke paas''!!!

I can imagine VRP the Gaul, standing near the board and a huge rock boulder just bouncing off his helmet.

Sorry VRP i could not resist, i hope now the french does not come after me for transforming you into a Gaul.

20th August 2010, 14:57	#602
pjbiju Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 1,380 Thanked: 1,134 Times	Thank you VRP for the information and for your wishes. Onam will be celebrated here in Pune. The Onam Sadya is awaited eagerly each year. I will see if I can take a day off to go to Malshej along with my family instead of going on a weekend.
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20th August 2010, 15:30	#603
vrprabhu Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: ?? Posts: 1,366 Thanked: 1,193 Times View My Garage	Biju, hope you make it. Do it in the monsoon. And if you leave early, you can also visit - (a) Shivneri Fort, (b) Lenayadri Ganpati; and (c) Ozhar Ganpati. Always within a close radius. BTW, where do you do your shopping for 'sadya' items? Khadki? More of the external views - One can only marvel at the vision and the patience of our forefathers....
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23rd August 2010, 10:57	#604
vrprabhu Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: ?? Posts: 1,366 Thanked: 1,193 Times View My Garage	Malshej teasers.... Before I continue with the rest of the pictures, here are the teasers of Malshej - this is for Biju (for a part of his onam feast!) Not so great quality - because all shot in the rain... a. the beginning (or the end) of the ghat... (yup! that is a cyclist - he wants to enjoy too!) b. the valley from two vantage points... c. the rain! Visibility near zero. Imagine riding your bike here - heavenly!!
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23rd August 2010, 11:53	#605
MX6 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: City of seven islands. Posts: 2,878 Thanked: 235 Times	What a place to park the vehicle! VRP is becoming adventurous.
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23rd August 2010, 13:56	#610
MX6 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: City of seven islands. Posts: 2,878 Thanked: 235 Times	VRP stopped there to read the board! Anyway, I'd have not parked my vehicle there in the monsoons. One never knows when a rock comes loose here.
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23rd August 2010, 21:04	#612
pjbiju Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 1,380 Thanked: 1,134 Times	Thank you VRP for the beautiful pictures. I had a great Onam today. Btw, we do our shopping for all Kerala stuff from Rajan Coffee on Aundh Road and from one more Kerala Store ahead of the Reliance Fresh on Aundh Road (on the right hand side of the road, while going towards Khadki station). I have never been on a long trip on my bike. I should plan for one (hoping my wife and son would agree). -Biju
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