Time stops at: people of Chhattisgarh (छत्तीसगढ़िया)

We meet amazing people in our life.  

Though strangers they are but bear character of profound depth and diversity.

Their story, quote, photograph,
makes it magical-reality, 

as if this being an incredible act of freezing a fleeting moment. 

Portrait of strangers, inhabitants of a state, 
vibrant monologue of human life,

to share herewith !! 

Retiring day is a day of introspection....reflections !!

Looking back.... 

'And it was a young boy who choose class room as his field of working, 

teaching as profession.'

Anjani Kumar Tripathi, year 1981

And now after 35 long years passed... it's a time to say good bye !!
Spirit intact....but bearing body old as in this long journey with time !!

Anjani Kumar Tripathi, year 2015

Saying good bye and turning back from, 
Is a hard time....of course !!

Anjani Kumar Tripathi

Years and years of memories..

But that's a personal treasure too !!

Anjani Kumar Tripathi

Before our final departure, 
Earthly journey to be continued....
Till the grand sleep is awarded from our high reaches.

Anjani Kumar Tripathi

And facing our own self, 
Everyday....

Anjani Kumar Tripathi

 Of 'light (knowledge) sharing' memories with such innocent children and their family....

Some kids and their mothers with lighted candles at Government High School  Saraitikra,
symbolizing knowledge which expels the darkness of ignorance

With dedicated teaching staff and loving students.
 

Staff and some students of Government High School Saraitikra

Schools too have their own history like any other human being..
http://wikimapia.org/8423872/Govt-Higher-Secondary-School-Saraitikra-Ambikapur-Chhattisgarh

Some 'souvenir'..
the 'keepsake'..
'token' of time passed working with so many souls !!