Saturday, July 18, 2015

Uppungule Godavari

Maha pushkaralu comes once in 144 years. Do not miss it. This is what is displayed in the advertisements put up by Telangana government. Amma also asked me if we were planning to come. I was hesitant, thinking of the kids. But since AMMA and Attayyagaru were also coming, both my husband and I decided to go. And I was not disappointed.

An amazing NH44 and greenery on both sides of the highway, it was a wonderful respite from our daily routine. An icing on the cake was the slight drizzle that quenched the thirst of the land and the humans.

Kudos to the government for the arrangements at the ghat and the banners giving the information. Full marks to the police force employed, and the volunteers who are always ready to help.

We visited the sri ram sagar dam in Pochampad. There were announcement of crocodile near by. My son was apprehensive of getting into water. But my daughter, not a chance. She thoroughly enjoyed her time, though limited, in water.

Surprisingly, even i had a great time in the holy river. All the tiredness of the journey vanished while I was in the water.

The roads were crowded, though. Lack of train and bus tickets, many families ventured the road way. Toll gates took a toll on time.

Barring pukes of my daughter, the journey was a wonderful one. Thanks to all who helped us!

Thursday, July 16, 2015

Bahubali - bali unna movie (powerful movie)

I finally managed to get tickets to Bahubali. And so I watched it in the evening today. A magnum opus, I must say. Larger than life. Period. That is all I have to say about it.

Every single scene was beyond ordinary. In the literal sense. And the waterfalls, I have no words to describe my feeling for them. I wonder if such a place actually exists!

A couple of scenes did remind me of Avatar, like the mountains and their shape.

All the actors did a good job, but the real hero is the director. For his vision and execution, Rajamouli deserves the last laugh.

Watch it if you wish to transport yourself to a different world that exists only in the dreams of the director. A beautiful world indeed.