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The Path And The Journey

As we come close to the end of the year, it gives us enough time to think and ponder about our path in the coming years. We are all different and unique – a different set of choices, directions, and ways. In essence, we all have undertaken a different journey. Posting here, pictures from Jaipur depicting different contemplation of the paths.

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One of the trails in the Jhalana Wildlife Forest, Jaipur.

For some of us, the path is rough and unpaved! The picture was shot in Jhalana Forest famous for the Jhalana Leopard Safari. Jhalana is India’s first wildlife park to offer Leopard Safari with a high rate of Leopard sightings.

 

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Heritage in ruins!

For many of us, the path is uphill. This picture was captured at one of the ruined forts in Jaipur. Jaipur has many forts, while some are famous others are not. Jaipur has witnessed many battles with Marathas. Marathas were mercenaries who attacked Jaipur for ransom during the 18th century. These wars led to a huge expense and loss of wealth. There are many forts in the vicinity of Jaipur dying a slow death because they served their purpose.

 

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For the lucky ones, the path is fast, easy and devoid of any major issues.

Captured under the metro-line in Jaipur.

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School run by the Vatsalya, the NGO on the outskirts of Jaipur.

For some of us, the path is long and tiring but we do have target insight during our journey.

This picture was captured at a school for orphans in Jaipur run by Vatsalya during an approaching sand storm. Vatsalya is an NGO in Jaipur with an orphanage and school for less fortunate kids. Read more about Vatsalya in The resilient childhood.

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On way to Chulgiri Digamber Jain Temple, Jaipur

For some of us, the path is not easy, but there are no obstacles either

This picture was captured on way to the Shri Digamber Atishay Jain Temple at Choolgiri, Jaipur.

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Trekking through the forest land and hills near Jaipur

Few of us choose a difficult path because we love this journey. It’s a deliberate choice!

This picture was captured during one of the treks near Jaipur. Read more about the best trekking places in Jaipur.

Let’s enjoy this journey, whatever our paths might be, for there are unique experiences & interesting people on our way. What do you think?

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The path that leads to the Jagat Shiromani Temple, near Amber Fort, Jaipur. Amer

The above picture was first posted in  Jagat Shiromani Temple

Jagat Shiromani is one of the most beautiful temples in Jaipur built during the 16th century by Maharaja Man Singh I in Amer. Jagat Shiromani Temple is known as the Meera Bai temple because it has an idol worshiped by Meera Bai. Who was Meera Bai? Meera Bai was a devotee of Lord Krishna from the 16th century in Mewar. She was a Rajput persecuted by her in-laws. There are many stories surrounding her life.

This post is inspired by the Weekly Photo Challenge – Path.

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53 thoughts on “The Path And The Journey”

    1. Thank You Deepika! I’m glad you liked these pictures. Well, actually none of these pictures were taken with purpose. They are all from my archives. Happy New Year to you too! 🙂

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  5. Great paths you’ve described in your post. I think that the path is the most important thing while achieving the destination. If you could enjoy the way you are achieving – you would enjoy the prize.

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    1. Mick, we all have rights to make our own choices. That’s one of the reasons why the adventure lovers chose such activities.
      Indeed, the people who choose the difficult path have the most varied & rich experiences. 🙂

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  9. Oh My God. I was blown by this gorgeous post – with both the photographs and the prose. You are getting lyrical now……..poems for 2017? Good luck for 2017 and look forward to more interesting posts

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    1. Ha Ha! lyrical? I’ll be the last person….
      Thank You for the good wishes…Let me wish you too 🙂 – Have a great blogging year ahead in 2017. Thank you for sharing your thoughts here. 🙂

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  15. That’s quite a post! Rather inspiring . I was most interested to see the school/orphanage?? in the middle of no where with just a solitary path to it. Why nothing around it? Why the long path?

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    1. Jackie, the campus is huge and this school is situated in what was previously a farm land. The long path is a way from the residential units of the children. I’ll probably make a separate post on this ngo.

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      2. Jackie, I can’t give you time when ‘ll be able to do so since it’s pending for quite some time. Please let me know what information you need, I’ll help you out in every way. Let me know your email id, I can take it forward through email. 🙂

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  18. I love these pictures Arv!: the scenery in Jaipur looks beautiful. I also love the theme of this post. Choosing the difficult path is, well, difficult – but if we’ve freely chosen that path then it’s worth it in the end!

    I hope you have a wonderful 2017!

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    1. Thank you Josh! The scenery here changes with the season. I’m happy that you liked the post and its title. Yes, anything to our liking even if tough is satisfying. 🙂

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  19. Absolutely stunning pictures and beautiful thoughts…they look so relevant in comparison to each other!
    The journey may be long but the fun lies in traversing the difficult path with a smile and patience! Cheers to the new challenges in 2017! Stay blessed Arv.

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    1. Thanks for stopping by and appreciating. 🙂
      I think our lives are all about the journey. Birth and death is constant factor in human life, it’s our journey & path which is unique.
      Thank you for the good wishes, I appreciate all the conversation we have had in 2016. Happy new year and good wishes for 2017. 🙂

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