Day #10 : **Theme Kaleidoscope of thoughts**
Serrated and jagged, it is the citadel at the northern frontiers of my country, India. A gigantic personality, it commands admiration and awe from its onlookers.
From time immemorial, the Himalayas have stood tall spreading across five countries, Bhutan, Nepal, India, China and Pakistan. The name Himalaya has a Sanskrit origin.” Him” meaning snow and “aalaya” meaning abode, which literally means the abode of snow.
The Himalayas comprise over a hundred mountain ranges, including the tallest peak of Mt. Everest at 8,848 m above sea level. Since ancient times it has attracted pilgrims and mountaineers in great numbers.
My ode to the mighty mountains and some pictures taken during our trips to the Himalayas!
The cold northern winds blow, rumbling across the jagged edges,
blanketing the sky piercing mountains,with a cloak of white satin snow.
The untamed and rugged beauty, incites the strong hearted souls,
to tread its arduous terrain, and celebrate victory at its peak.
Clouds caress the peaks as they pass, whispering secret messages,
when the sun kisses the luminous peak, it blushes to a golden hue.
The eyes admires, the vast expansive artistry of nature,
and the heart soaks in, the pristine spiritual energy!
Wow! Radhika! Those photos are uttering amazing! What a truly awe-inspiring sight those mountains must be.
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Thanks Kim. Absolutely! These gigantic mountains are truly a sight to behold!
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I must say Radhika ji, your command over language is awesome. Beautiful post.
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Many thanks Abhay for those words of appreciation 🙂
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That’s the perfect description! I had the same experience a few years back. The mountains make you feel how small the problems on your life are.
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That’s wonderful Purva. I am sure then you can relate well to what I have written.
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Beautiful pictures Radhika.. amazing..And truly agree to what Abhay commented
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Thanks a lot Shilpa 😊
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Lovely post. Such great photos. I’ve not been to the Himalayas, but having spent time in the mountains back in Canada, I do know how awe inspiring it all is.
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Thanks Geraint. Glad you too felt the magic of the mountains 😊
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Spectacular pics. Beautifully written verse to match. Radha, I hope you do me the honor of writing with me one day.
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Thanks Yasmin. It will be an absolute honour to write for you, though I feel I may not be able to match up with your quality of work 🙂
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Don’t say that. You are a gifted writer. I love your work.
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😇😇💖
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Beautiful pictures and beautiful poem Radhika 😃🌷
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Thanks so much🙂
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Amazing captures and a beautiful poem Radhika!
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Many thanks Sumith 🙂
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Amazing pictures! That’s great ode to the Himalayas. Such beautiful lines. Beautifully written!
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I am glad you liked it. Thank you Shweta 😊
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🙂
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It’s a mind-blowing poem, Radhika. Pics are very nice. Where did you take the pics from?
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Thanks Sayanti! Most of them were taken on our way to Badrinath.
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Wow, awesome, Radhika. What an amazing and wonderful poem all in praise of our Himalayas. Those photos are fantastic. What a truly awe-inspiring sight are the Himalayas. Loved your great post and H was the best.
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Thanks a million Kamal for those kind words. You made my day 😇🤗💖
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Welcome Radhika it was so good. Have a great day.
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wow clicks! 🙂
Liked the 3rd and 4th lines of the poem the most. 🙂
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Thank you Prakash 🙂
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The Himalayas are indeed untamed and rigged beauty. They keep enticing everyone. Beautiful poetry and beautiful pictures to go with it.
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so true
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Thank you Dipanwita. They are absolutely mesmerising!!
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Beautiful piece of poetry, and pretty pictures. I’m in awe.
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i so much love himalayas ..wonderful post radhika 🙂
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Thanks Supreet! Yes, I remember you had mentioned about trekking there. How is the preperation going on?
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preparation stopped for a while.. but will start from next month again .. i had to relax a bit ..
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😀 good luck Supreet 👍
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thanks radhika .. 🙂
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Pics and poem both are beautiful.
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Thank you Snehalata 😊
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Welcome😎
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Beautiful poem …And absolutely breathtaking pics!
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Thank you Shaloo 🙂
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#Excellent
Beautiful poem
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Thanks Faisal!
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Most Welcome
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Wow! I’ve always dreamed of visiting the Himalayas…and now you’ve guaranteed it a spot higher up on my bucket list with these amazing shots!!!
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I assure you you will enjoy the experience 👍
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Amazing photographs of such an epic l[pace to visit.
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Thanks Iain!
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Wow!! Such a fantastic experience you have there. Your post makes me want to fly to Himalayas now!
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That is the magic of those gigantic mountains 😊🙂
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Wow Radika! What a magical way of describing the beauty of the Himalayas! Your words are as mesmerizing as the pictures:-)
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Thanks Divya 🙂
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These photographs made me fall in love, they are heavenly. I just can’t express in words how beautiful they look .😍
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Thanks Anki. Words are inadequate to describe it’s true beauty!
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Simply breathtaking pictures! Your words also do great justice to the majesty and beauty of the peaks. Lovely!
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Thank you Shailaja!
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Beautiful! I’d like to go to the Himalyas. I don’t need to scale the peaks, I’d be happy to walk through the valleys.
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I am sure you will enjoy that Liam👍
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The beauty of the Himalayas is awe-inspiring..it makes us gaze at it with respect. Nice pictures and a perfect poem… 🙂
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Thanks a lot Mani 🙂
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Super pics,Radhika!
Where did you click them?
The Himalayas are awesome!
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Many thanks Anita. Clicked these pictures on our trip to Badrinath.
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You are attempting this challenge in full swing Radhika. I wait to read daily what is coming next with a new alphabet! Loved the poem too 💖
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Thanks for the encouragement Meenakshi 🙂
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Himalaya us what I am saving money for a trip. Nature’s bliss.
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Well said Masoom. It is the ultimate nature’s bliss😍
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Just one word….awesome!!! The pictures as well as the lines that go with them.
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Thanks dear 🙂
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Woow very nice scenes Radhika
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Thanks Daneel!
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Welcome Radhika
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Can’t say which is more beautiful, the pics or the picturesque description!!!
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Thank you my friend. But i will vote for the picture. 😀
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Such amazing pictures of the majestic beauty and a lovely poem to complement it.
Happy Monday, Radhika!
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Thanks P. Have a great week!!
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You too, Radhika!
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Gorgeous ! pictures as well as the words.
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Thank you so much 😊
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Combination of words and pictures is excellent….
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Thanks a lot 🙂
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