Wednesday, August 20, 2008

Michel Phelps-The legend in swimming


8 Gold medals in swimming with inspiring words to the world....
"Nothing is impossible," Phelps said. "With so many people saying it couldn't be done, all it takes is an imagination, and that's something I learned and something that helped me."

Olympics news are always inspiring. The victory after years and years of hardworking. Yes, Nothing is impossible....
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Sushil Kumar won Bronze in Olympics

Hearty Congrats......
Sushil Kumar won Bronze medal defeating his Kazak opponent in Free style Wrestling.
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Shots from West Bengal


Coffee shop at West Bengal.

Tuesday, August 19, 2008

Firing of Ravana








A spectacular event conducted at Sree Subrahmanya swamy temple, Perunna on the last day of Karkkidakam month. A huge Ravana, made with hay and fire crackers was the chief attraction. Other characters in the Ramayana was also present. Sri rama, Lakshmana, Hanuman and a lot of Vanaras. Every head was fired with an asthram. At last Ravana ended with a big blast. This function was conducted as the last event of Valamiki Ramayana reading in the temple.

Monday, August 18, 2008

Athachamayam

A unique procession from Thripunithura. A spectacular event showcasing all ethnic art forms and different phases of Kerala in the auspicious day of Atham(10 days before Onam). Its legend connects with the Cochin Royal family. There will be Pulikali, Mayilattam, Kavadi attam, Karakam thullal, Mohini attom, Thiruvathira kali and Caparisoned elephants accompanied by Panchavadyam. There will be a lot of floats with contemporary themes. Different clubs and resident associations sponsor items in this great procession. The best float will get rewards.
Its a great event to be seen in Kochi.....

Sree poornathrayeesha temple, Thripunithura

Monday, August 11, 2008

Abhinav, we are proud of you

'Vande matharam Vande matharam'
Abhinav Bindra won gold medal in Olympics for Men's 10m air rifle.

  • India's first gold medal in Beijing Olympics

  • It is first ever individual gold medal in Olympics for India

  • He is born in Dehradun and a resident of Chandigarh

  • In 1980 India won gold medal for hockey

More on Olympics

"I am extremely delighted and proud to hear today that you have realised the dream of a billion of our people by winning the Olympic gold medal in the 10-metre air rifle event in Beijing," President Prathibha Patil congratulating Abhinav Bindra

Sunday, August 10, 2008

Olympics pictures

Model of Olympics village
Birds nest stadium from Beijing. This is the main show piece of 2008 Olympics. This stadium will host the closing and opening ceremonies. This will also be the venue of track and field competitions of this Olympics.