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Konark Sun Temple and the Bay of Bengal Beaches : Jitu's Way

While I am in Odisha the land of Sun temple Konark, I regret the fact that I know very little about the History and the so much Fascinating facts about the Balck Pagoda, untill I experienced it with Jitu in the Mansoon Trip to Konark 2009 . Without a doubt , He has such a passion on the mystic stories behind the construction of Konark Sun Temple , that makes him the perfect guide(my pleasure : free :). Not only the Sun Temple , the surroundings from the top of Light House (a Must see recomendation for those who visit the Sun Temple), The Chandreabhaga Beach and the Marine drive beach road extending from Konark to Ramchandi, gets more enjoyable and relaxing , for the sheer fact that , He observe the whole nature with its all real perspective. And yes I love to take snaps more, with Perspectives. This Time its complete 5 Days that Konark, Light House, Daily Beach Swimming, Table Tennis at Panth Nivas( Even 5 Matches with the amazing French traveler Jackie, who is traveling India regularl

A Close Encounter with Nature ! Copperhead Cobra Snake

It the early morning and the kitchen is as usual being washed up for the Sunday breakfast . My younger brother spotted a sudden hissssssssss hiisss while picking the Maggie packet from the kitchen racks. With in a second , to his surprise he spotted a snake with the dangerous alarming Hissssssss. Quickly he act with a available utensils to make that snake realize the fact that its the kitchen for our Maggie Breakfast , and you are not invited. Well the Snake was too smart to react and within a sudden vanished out from the place , where it was spotted. The very moment, the fear of seeing a snake and not knowing in which part of the small kitchen its now, is banging the reactions to take next. With in a while my Cousin who come fast to pair with my brother and started searching for the invisible . After they tried hard for atleash an hour , they saw a small hole in the corner of kitchen , and with the clear conclusion that the snake went into the small hole they just packed it up with

Breaking Waves - Bay of Bengal Konark Beach

While Jitu went to the bathroom , and I feel to write the post within the next 10 minutes. Yes the Konark is one of his favorites , to feel relax and spent some time for himself. From Bhubaneswar , straight from the Airport , he drove to Konark and reach here at 6pm.  Honestly after checking various option to stay we were comfortable at the Lavanaya Lodge , in Konark. This is the 2nd time we were staying for the next 3 days in Konark. Jitu is in its full mood to make this trip the relaxing one. ,......... while the song " Hazaar Rahen .......... badi Bafa sey.. fliping the pages of the " Harmonic Wealth by Arthur Ray.  We had one of the best SplashingTimes at the Chandrabhaga beach - Bay of Bengal from Early Morning to 1 Pm - Completely Soaked and Enjoyed the Saline Waves.  Its a Wonderfull Body Detox through out the Sunny beach splashing into the waves. Only when we feel the pain of Skipping Breakfast for the shake of this Amazing Experience , I shouted to Jitu &q

Konark Beach Makar Shankranti Early Morning