Sarath Chandra

Let noble thoughts come to us from every side - The Rig Veda

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The show must go on #formalwear #powerdressing

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Stay original and let the world copy you

#theheroweneed #radiatinghappyvibes # astepintherightdirection

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Without teachers, no other profession would exist

The best teachers teach from the heart not from the book

It was good to interact with students of Krishna University and Sri Padmavathi Mahila Visvavidyalayam. Bright, receptive and engaging. Hope their afternoon was as enriching as mine

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The tale of Srikalahasti

While temples across the country close to avoid the 'evil effects' of solar eclipse, from times immemorial, this temple has remained aloof from the practice of closing the shrine for religious considerations

While the mythological serpents Rahu and Ketu are believed to cast their evil effects over the sun and the moon respectively during solar and lunar eclipse, the duo is very much worshipped in this place

This forms the backdrop for the firm belief that the bad rays, if any, will be effectively countered by the serpents

The temple is known for the Rahu Ketu Puja and Sarpadosha Puja performed by hundreds of devotees everyday to ward off astrological effects and also death from poisonous creatures

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History in stone

Yaganti Uma Maheswara Temple which has a growing Nandi near Banaganepalli in Kurnool is a big draw among tourists.

Archaelogical Survey of India has confirmed that the idol increases by one inch every 20 years.

Here water flows into the pushkarini from the bottom of the hill through the mouth of Nandi. The water is fresh and sweet, as it comes from the hills. No one knows how the water reaches the pond all year round.

Sage Agastya bathed in pushkarini and worshipped Siva

Once when Agastya was performing penance, a pack of crows descended on the region and started cawing loudly. Irritated by the sound, Agastya cursed the crows and said that they could not hover over Yaganti

Locals believe that the crow, which has the habit of pilfering and thieving, is the vehicle of Lord Shani

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The hills are calling

Horsely Hills, known as the Ooty of Andhra Pradesh, will surely be a soothing experience for travellers who want to spend a memorable weekend

The very mention of Horsely Hills means romance and beauty to nature-lovers and tourists

The scenic hill station with views of misty mountains guarantees a relaxed time

The place also provides opportunities to explore your adventure side

How Horsely Hills got its name

The quaint town of Horsely Hills was named after the British Collector of Cuddapah district WD Horsely

He fell in love with the green mountains and made his summer residency at the hill resort

The old name for Horsely Hills was Yenugu Mallamma Konda

According to a folklore, a woman by name Mallamma used to rear hundreds of elephants

She was believed to have had saintly powers

The tribal villagers named the place after her

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Living, breathing stones of splendour in Ahobilam

Ahobilam is the only shrine where all the nine forms of Lord Narasimha are worshipped

It is said that the entire Nallamala forest stretching from Kurnool to Chittoor district is a personification of Lord Adisesha himself whose tail-end is Srisailam, middle is Ahobilam and the head is Tirumala

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A hotspot for nature lovers

Adventure, leisure, archeological, historical, nature and eco-tourism all rolled into one is Gandikota

The Gandikota fort was built in 1123 AD by King Kakaraju. The Vijayanagara kings renovated it in 1336 AD

The fort is situated on the top of a hill, 1,670 feet above the sea

One should not miss the early morning sunrise 🌅 in the gorge

The backwaters of Mylavaram dam come up to the gorge making it one of the unique tourist places

The fort complex has an imposing Rani Mahal, an armoury, Jumma Masjid in addition to two temples (Madhavaraya and Ranganatha Swamy) with carved pillars, Charminar, a large granary and a pigeon tower

Watching migratory birds and local domiciled species with a camera or a pair of binoculars make the visit a dream-fulfilling experience

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Remaining rooted to our rich traditions

Sankranti revelry begins with Bhogi bonfire

The villages come alive with the people dressing in traditional attire, Haridasu singing tunes in praise of Lord Vishnu, women performing gobbema dance, and letting their creativity flow during Rangoli competitions and the quintessential ritual of showering bhogi pallu on children #enchantingrurallife

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Bhagavad Gita is not a Vedanta but a way of life

Reading the holy book can bring a change in anyone's life and helps us connect to our rich culture

Bhagavad Gita can be a source of inspiration for present generation, who feel stress in day to day life

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Chandragiri: The last capital of the Vijayanagara Empire

Chandragiri became the capital of the Vijayanagara Empire after Hampi was reduced to ruins by Muslim invaders during the Battle of Tallikota in 1565

It is a cultural nerve centre and a buzzing tourist spot

Raja Mahal and Rani Mahal depict architectural brilliance of those times

Visiting this heritage structure is a good way to have some fun and exercise while enriching your understanding of its glorious past #iconicfort #imposingedifice

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Undeterred, stitching back net of life

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'Tis the season to gift happiness

It is the season to celebrate, bond with loved ones, count your blessings, spend quality time with the family, refer to old family recipes and cook up a feast and simply make merry

For everyone it's all about creating special memories and welcoming new members in the family

Time to bling and celebrate

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Pricey commodity

Onion prices have skyrocketed but this is a vegetable without which a meal cannot be made.

Majority of restaurateurs have reduced the proportion of onions in their preparations and have become stingy in serving the complimentary onion salad to the customers

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Parrot astrology #fortunetelling #tarotreader #kilijosyam (at Manginapudi Beach)

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The indelible mark of memories I knew I loved you the moment I met you I wonder if I ever cross your mind, for me it happens all the time #ahealingtool #talesinink #inkedforeternity

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A fiery young man with lofty ideals

Be unapologetic about your choices

He cannot be blind to the wrongs around him