The Son of Sahyadri, Raajoo Thokal, Feeling Great in Sahyadri and Its Natural Richness.
I grew up on Sahyadri very close to the
highest point of Maharashtra, Kalasubai. It is a gorgeous part of the
Ahmednagar District, especially in Rainy Season.
There are lots of special places on the
Sahyadri, but there are certain places I return to again and again for their
beauty and tranquility. Places I enjoy every single time. One of those places
are RatanGad, Harishchandra Fort,
VishramGad Fort, Bhandardara Dam, Kalasubai, Amruteshwar Temple, Kunjar
Fort, Bhairav Fort, Randha Fall, Ghatghar, Pravara Rivar, Adhala River and many
more.
I can’t even count how many times I have
been here. Dozens. I remember photographing here only once before, and it was
with my first SLR camera, a Fujifilm and a ridiculously heavy tripod. That was
over just Two years ago. I don’t know what ever happened to those photos,
perhaps I never developed them, but I suspect that the memory of the heavy
tripod is why I never returned with a camera until this year ! Whenever I am
with Shivspandan Yuva and Gadwaat Friends, Its the source of energy to wander
in these rocky places.
So for all intents and purposes, these are
thousands of photos from my favourite places on the Sahyadri; But I dont remember about my first one.
Harishchandra Gad, Malshej Ghat are easily accessible for me for Gods sake that I
have my passion and destination in Sahyadri. You can wander right up to the top
of the mauntains where there is a nice dreamy land, Natural Landscape. From
there, maintained trails with Great passion and arrogance lead you from the top
to the saesore area and back again with plenty of opportunities for
photography.
I made most of photos with my Nikon D 3000 and nothing more
than a tripod. Just simple long walk give me an opportunity to click and click
continuously.
If you are interested wanderin in Forts
with your passion of photography, I
would suggest to join Gadwat Facebook Parivar (www.gadwat.in)
You can also join us at
www.shivspandanyuva.org, which is our platform to reach at the top of TRIBAL
Development.
I discovered in the experiences that I had
over SAHYADRI and its surroundings, various social network needs to walk
together in fulfilling the DREAMS of Tribal Upliftment. Apparently I am in
contact with AYUSH ! Adivasi Yuva Shakti (www.adiyuva.in) and some people don’t
understand why anyone likes them at all. This is very good platform for TRIBAL
people, especially youngsters. Its a way by Sachin Satavi to raise a united
voice of Adivasi Citizens for their rights.
I guess everyone sees things differently,
but to me, this is what I see. When I
see a fast exposure for the development of the world, it doesn’t seem natural
with the TRIBAL'S of India because it’s impossible to actually see it that way.
If we have a social eyesight in lap of Sahyadri, then you will get confronted
with the STRUGGLE of ADIVASI people.
Of course, I’m not one to say that have to
be natural or even demonstrate what the eye sees. That’s what my passion
is thirsty for. Photography is an art
and as an artist, you are free to do whatever you want. But as a human I must
present the actual picture of these Tribals and their culture. Because this is
my origin and my honour.
So that’s why I like to Click at rural
areas. Because that’s what I like.
Raju Thokal
माझी संस्कृती...सह्यभ्रमंती !!!
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Raju Thokal
माझी संस्कृती...सह्यभ्रमंती !!!
9890151513
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