Sunday, December 30, 2012

the naga guru

the naga babas - hope and hindutva a documentary by a beggar poet

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 naga babas of juna akhada

Shri Vijay Giri Maharaj of Juna Akhada

Shri Vijay Giri Maharaj of Juna Akhada

Shri Vijay Giri Maharaj of Juna Akhada

Shri Vijay Giri Maharaj of Juna Akhada

Shri Vijay Giri Maharaj of Juna Akhada

I Visit my Naga Guru Shri Vijay Giri Maharaj JunaAkhada

Shri Vijay Giri Maharaj of Juna Akhada

Shri Vijay Giri Maharaj of Juna Akhada

Shri Vijay Giri Maharaj Juna Akhada My Naga Guru

They Will Wait For Me At The Maha Kumbh Allahabad

The Kali Mandir At Santosh Nagar Film City ..

The Naga Babas Of Junagad Akhada

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.

Shri Vijay Giri Maharaj of Juna Akhada

Shri Vijay Giri Maharaj of Juna Akhada

Shri Vijay Giri Maharaj of Juna Akhada

My Guru Wonders Why I Take So Many Pictures When Would Do

Shri Vijay Giri Maharaj of Juna Akhada

Shri Vijay Giri Maharaj of Juna Akhada

Shri Vijay Giri Maharaj of Juna Akhada

Shri Vijay Giri Maharaj of Juna Akhada

These Are Pictures After I Had Shot My Gurus Ling Kriya

My Naga Sadhu Guru Shri Vijay Giri Maharaj of Juna Akhada

My Naga Sadhu Guru Shri Vijay Giri Maharaj of Juna Akhada


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

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

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


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

Shahi Snan Nasik Kumbh

Shahi Snan Nasik Kumbh

Trimbakeshwar Nasik Kumbh

King Cobra at Battis Shirala

Nag Puja at Battis Shirala

Nag Puja at Battis Shirala

The Naga Sadhus

The Naga Sadhus

The Naga Sadhus

The Naga Sadhus

The Naga Sadhus

The Naga Sadhus