Har Ki Pauri Ghat:Haridwar:India

Chanting of hymns filling this sweet evening air chanting of hymns takes me nearer to God it seems I pray to God with my heart bare relishing each moment so rare chanting of hymns. Wick lamps floating on the sacred Ganges river wick lamps floating with wishes of people praying in evening breeze flames quiver and chanting of hymns filling air wick lamps floating. © kashinath karmakar 2012 ========================== Placement: 1st; (Feb. 2012) contest:Alphabets of Rondelet word chosen:Chant Sponsor:Nette Onclaud. *an evening scene at Har ki pauri ghat,Haridwar,India.Google it to know more.

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Date: 2/21/2012 7:33:00 AM
Wow, immensely beautiful Kash!!Congrats on your fabulous win. You've so wonderfully depicted the 'arti' scene there, that's like ethereal, and god seems so close there. loved 'wick lamps floating'...truly deserves the first place...
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Date: 2/21/2012 12:34:00 AM
Congratulations on your win Kash. This is a fascinating write that taught me something I did not know before.
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Date: 2/20/2012 4:19:00 PM
Wonderful write,Kash...Congratulations on your deserved win in Nette`s contest....
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Date: 2/20/2012 4:05:00 PM
Kash, by far one of the very best in the contest and a much deserved win. Congratulations.
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Date: 2/20/2012 1:53:00 PM
Kash, wow. This is fantastic. You painted a very serene picture. I absolutely loved reading it. Congrats on winning Nette's contest................S.Ronthorpe
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Samual Ronthorpe
Date: 2/20/2012 1:57:00 PM
I watched a video of Har ki pauri ghat (I hope I got that right). It was mesmerizing. I really love the Indian culture and hope to visit there sometime.
Date: 2/20/2012 12:06:00 PM
Congratulations on your placement in ~Nette's~ "Alphabets Of Rondelet" contest Kash. Love, Carol
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Date: 2/20/2012 10:52:00 AM
I guess we each one in the category of the word we chose. Yours is very nicely done and I pick as the over all winner. Love, Joyce
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Date: 2/20/2012 9:35:00 AM
congrats Kash on a huge well deserved first place luv.. for this captivating entry.. luv it..
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Date: 2/20/2012 4:17:00 AM
i'm at a loss for words , kashi... so glad this excellent piece was written for this contest... ever flowing with interesting info.. big congrats , whoohoo!;) huggs
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Date: 2/19/2012 6:53:00 AM
What a spiritual atmosphere of adoration...the lamps floating on the sacred river is a gorgeous image in my mind. Would love to see this Rondelet expressed first hand. Wow. This could be the winner!! Happy Sunday. Gwendolen
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Date: 2/18/2012 3:23:00 PM
an amazing look into your customs Kash.. vivid depiction of the chant.. I chant in yoga each day.. lovely presentation ..good luck in contest luv.. grand title
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Date: 2/17/2012 8:47:00 PM
wowowow, Kash. Yours is SUPERlative. This just has to score high. I want to post mine soon too!!
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Date: 2/17/2012 5:55:00 PM
Yes, I am sure that this would bring you closer to God..It reads as if it would be a wonderful experience..Enjoyed reading your work..Good luck in the contest..Thanks for the kind review of my work..Sara
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Date: 2/17/2012 3:14:00 PM
I can picture the scene you paint with words Kashi, a lovely one at that!
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Date: 2/17/2012 11:07:00 AM
ohhh my!... thanks for sharing, kashi.. come visit! :) huggs and happy friday!
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