The Explorer of Miracles

Wednesday, 17 March 2021

The Girl I Loved

I fell in love with her at first sight.

Ah! Her carefree laughter and touch!

She often came and hugged me.

The onlookers sure were jealous of me, judgmental about our vast age-gap...

PHOTO PROMPT - Liz Young

I didn't care as long as I had her unconditional love.

Vitamin Sea

Her latest medical test-reports revealed acute Vitamin-D deficiency.

Her doctor asked her to get adequate sunshine.

Staying indoors did have its toll.

Vitamin Sea was her favourite.

She decided to travel to her favourite beach.

It was her first vacation after the pandemic.

The popular beach wore a desolate look.

She was all alone.

PHOTO PROMPT - CEAyr

Rosy Rendezvous By The Chilika #StoryTellersBlogHop

Kali Jai Prasad.

No, not three different names.

It's my name.

Bapa and Maa had lovingly named me as the offering or gift of Goddess Kalijai.

Kalijai island is located in the Chilika Lake in Odisha. It has a temple dedicated to Goddess Kalijai.

Not wanting to name me as "Kalijai Prasad", they gave a space between Kali & Jai!

Isn't it amazing what a little bit of space can do!

However, if you find my name too long or old-fashioned, you can just call me by my nickname- "Jai".

We stay near Lake Chilika.

Bapa often says that they had nothing before I came into their life.

I brought them luck. His seafood business started flourishing.

Veeru- Veerendra Prasad- was born five years later.

Veerendra means 'brave and noble man.'

Lockdown Doll

She had made several rounds of the departmental stores during the lockdown.

Her frequent visits did not ensure availability of what she wanted.

The products were always out of stock.

Along with other pandemic essentials, everyone seemed to be obsessed with toilet-paper rolls & tissue-paper!

PHOTO PROMPT - Trish Nankivell

Some people wanted to buy cart-loads of these!

She decided to highlight this issue.

Accident At Cuttack - Justice For Victim

It is terrible to learn that my friend's father, Shri Sribatsa Acharya, has met with an accident at Cuttack.

Having suffered a head injury and fracture, his condition is serious.

He is admitted to Omm Suvam Hospital, Ranihat, Cuttack, and is undergoing treatment there.

Yesterday when I called up to enquire how Shri Acharya was recovering, my friend said that his head had been stitched up and leg had been plastered.

There has been a substantial memory-loss with Shri Acharya presently being unable to identify people.

It is sad to see him suffering so badly while the person responsible for his plight is moving scot-free...

Bajasal Dance Of Kalahandi At Republic Day Parade 2021

Republic Day parade showcases India's heritage, diversity and military might. This is a glorious chance to learn more about our incredible India. Lakhs of Indians tune in to watch this event live.

Earning a chance to perform in this august event is a matter of great pride and emotional moment for the artists and the states.

This year 2021, Odisha was the only state from Eastern India to showcase one of its tribal folk dance.

In 2020, Odisha had won the second prize for its Tableaux.

However, unlike last year, this year Odisha did not have a Tableaux.

The selection of Odisha's 'Bajasal' dance performance by Kalahandi folk artists made everyone happy.

Bajasal is a graceful folk dance of Kalahandi, Odisha, that is usually performed during weddings.

'Baja' refers to the instrument- a drum played in the dance and 'Sal' means the place where those instruments are played.

Before the marriage function, many ceremonies are held as per their traditional rites and rituals. Young boys and girls sing songs alternatively, dance to music and tease each other as part of the performance.

Did you know that this folk dance is also called 'Bihasal'?