"Kailaasarana Shiva Chandramouli Phaneendra Maathaa Mukutee Zalaalee Kaarunya Sindhu Bhava Dukha Haaree Thujaveena Shambho Maja Kona Taaree"
Monday, December 31, 2012
Sunday, December 30, 2012
the naga babas of juna akhada
my next upload at flickr is ling kriya of my naga guru shri vijay giri maharaj which only flickr members can see as i will have to moderate it ..not for public view
The Junagad Akhada
In Hinduism, Akhara (also akhada, literally "wrestling arena") is an organization of the different sects of Sadhus Vairaghis yogis or Hindu Renunciates.[1] Its history dates back to the circa 2500 BC when Adi Shankaracharya [1] established seven Akharas (possibly 10 as they are also known as Dasnaami), Mahanirvani, Niranjani, Atal, Avahan, Agni and Anand Akhara. Some yogis link these akharas to Gorakhnath rather than to Shankaracharya. Today there are 3 major Akharas (Mahanirvani, Niranjani and 3 minor Akharas (Atal affiliated with Mahanirvani, Anand affiliated with Niranjan. Furthermore there is one small Brahmachari Akhara named Agni. There also numerous minor Akhara's usually set up by disciples as an affiliate to the major group or sometimes due to disagreements on succession or Gurudev of an Akhara.
Akharas are divided into different types according to the concept of God they worship. Shaiva Akharas for followers of Lord Shiva, Vaishnava or Vairagi Akhara for followers of Lord Vishnu and Kalpwasis for followers of Lord Brahma.
An Akhara is divided in 8 davas (divisions) and 52 marhis (centres). Each Marhi is governed by a Mahant. The top administrative body of the Akhara is Shree Panch (the body of five), representing Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva, Shakti and Ganesha. It is elected on every Kumbh Mela and the body holds its post for 4 years.
The biggest Akhara - based on the number of Sadhus then Niranjani and then Mahanirvani. The first person in the Akhara is the Acharya Mahamandaleshwar, followed by other Mahamandaleshwaras, Mandaleshwaras and Shree Mahants. (All can be considered Gurudevs in their own right).
Traditionally during the Kumbh Mela, the Naga Sadhus, and the 'Akharas', lead and initiate the bathing rituals, before the general population steps in.[2][
The martial Akhara
Unlike the stereotypical image of the passive, mystical sannyasi, the Dasnami Nagas were and to some extent still are known for their military exploits. Their akharas became centers for training in martial arts and weaponry. Ghurye goes so far as to translate akhara to mean “military regiment,” because the Dasnami Nagas were involved in various military campaigns at different times (1953: 116; cf. also Farquhar 1925; J. Ghose 1930; Lorenzen 1978).[4]
Basic purpose behind setting up of akharas was to form a band of religious warriors (Dharma Sainiks) who would protect and safeguard the Dharma from social evils.
My Naga Sadhu Guru Shri Vijay Giri Maharaj of Juna Akhada
My Naga Sadhu Guru Shri Vijay Giri Maharaj of Juna Akhada, a photo by firoze shakir photographerno1 on Flickr.
I was meeting him after several years and this was simply because I had some work at Flim city I was meeting a director at Whistling Woods , so I came here had two cups of coffee with my Guru ..
Shri Vijay Giri Maharaj is well versed in Islamic scriptures and is a scholar a healer and friend of the Rafaees and Dam Madar Malang
He was happy that I had become a Malang and I was meeting my Guru after almost 4 years ..he had changed his mobile number so there was no way I could connect with him unless I came here , and I just did not have the time drive or inclination.
Shri Vijay Giri Maharaj wants me to join him at the Maha Kumbh he has just returned from Allahabad setting up the tents for his disciples ..
I told him I could only make it after Moharam, either for 10 Feb Shahi Snan or the 15 Feb or straight in March at Mahashivratri.. I dont know I play cosmic roulette .. what happens will happen..
Luckily I am no more working for anyone am my own Boss .. so if I dont have any commitments I will connect with him.. I have had the best of times with him and his people at Nasik Kumbh.
After I had coffee he surprised me and told me to shoot his Ling Kriya ... I did .
The picture was shot by a guy who has never held the camera before I instructed him..
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Hope and Hindutva Hinduism 42,700 photos- My Hindu Blogs at Flickr
Hope and Hindutva Hinduism 42,700 photos- My Hindu Blogs at Flickr, a photo by firoze shakir photographerno1 on Flickr.
I have showcased my cultural ethos , Hinduism as a message of Humanity under the head of Hope and Hindutva..
I have tried in all humility to shoot the major Hindu feasts in Mumbai , and I am thankful to all those who made this possible...to document this on my own.. without any sponsors or financial aid from anyone..
But I hope one day to shoot the Amarnath Yatra and the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra ...if God wills.
Thursday, September 27, 2012
Om Ga Ganpatye Namo Namah Shri Sidhivinayak Namo Namah Ashtvinayak Namo Namah Ganpatibappa Morya
Om Ga Ganpatye Namo Namah Shri Sidhivinayak Namo Namah Ashtvinayak Namo Namah Ganpatibappa Morya, a photo by firoze shakir photographerno1 on Flickr.
http://ishare.rediff.com/music/HindiDevotionalGanesh-Bhajan/Om-Ga-Ganpatye-Namo-Namah-Shri-Sidhivinayak-Namo-Namah-Ashtvinayak-Namo-Namah-Ganpatibappa-Morya/10015801
Monday, August 27, 2012
Photography Did Not Come Easy For Me I Took A Holy Dip To Learn It
Photography Did Not Come Easy For Me I Took A Holy Dip To Learn It, a photo by firoze shakir photographerno1 on Flickr.
I fell in the Godavari at Ram Kundh along with my camera and the ED 80 -200 Nikon lens totally went down under I was shooting film these are pictures I salvaged from that lot.. my lens camera were working fine after I kept them under the sun for a few hours ..Har Har Mahadev Bam Bam Bhole Nath.
Friday, August 10, 2012
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