Blind man's daughter (चल, पापा चल): 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 !!

Blind man's daughter (चल, पापा चल)

On a road side, out of a school gate, this blind man after selling his eatables, was collecting his make shift shop with the help of his 3 year old daughter. 'Let's go Papa', was all I heard from his daughter, and they start collecting things scattered in front of the blind father. For a few second she stared at me, as if I was an intruder in this drama, and then they were on a go, oblivious to everything. It was hard to tell this touchy story in a single photo frame.

picture taken at: near Government High School Saraitikra, Ambikapur

picture taken at: near Government High School Saraitikra, Ambikapur

picture taken at: near Government High School Saraitikra, Ambikapur

picture taken at: near Government High School Saraitikra, Ambikapur

picture taken at: near Government High School Saraitikra, Ambikapur

picture taken at: near Government High School Saraitikra, Ambikapur

picture taken at: near Government High School Saraitikra, Ambikapur

picture taken at: near Government High School Saraitikra, Ambikapur

picture taken at: near Government High School Saraitikra, Ambikapur

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

Rain in the air: 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 !!

"Water dripping from these surrounding hills were the source of irrigation in my days."

"And then these canal came to our village in 1980s."

"You are satisfied with things as of now ?"

"What to do sir !!"

"I was retired in year 2000 as a teacher."

"Things have changed so much since then."

"Even the weather pattern...."

"....this year the weather have changed as if it is 'Assam'."

"All through this April month, we had rains."

"It has destroyed our ripened wheat crop in the field."
"....so sad....!!"

Sukhdev Prasad, Saraitikra near Ambikapur

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Happiness unmasked

Being..
Witnessing..

In a 'time space'..

Is all what we are..

The spec of dust in a vast universe..

We the sons and daughters of stars !!

Happiness could be as simple as 
a cup of tea..

Or a morning shower sitting 
leisurely on plastic stool..














Like a packaging material 
lying in a corner unattended..

Yet there lies that..

Which creeps out from the deeper inn

and makes us sad..

We the travelers of our ancient past !!

Home sweet home: 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 !! 

These two little kids are contributing their own labor and love 
for the new home to be built, 
by harnessing water 
from a hand pump, 
in their tiny pots !!

Water and soil to be mixed up well 
for the mud wall to be raised for the new home.

A young boy seems enjoying with his father 
and watching him doing as well.

Mixing hay with soil will add needed strength in soil 
to withstand in diverse climatic conditions.

Young souls helping old and being guided as well. 
Thus the traditional information moves forward 
from one generation to other.

Young boy Krishna age 5 helping his father Chhertoo Ram age 55, 
Saraitikra near Ambikapur

And thus miracle occurs, 
when a home of dream starts taking real shape, 
where everyone in the family is owner and technical expert too !!

Day out with kids: 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 !!

"I won't go to school.

Teachers punish."

"But things have changed 'Yashwant'.

Now teachers love their students in school."

"Noooooope...

I won't go... !!"

Yashwant, Age: 4 years, with mother Eshwari Bai, Saraitikra near Ambikapur

"It's so nice to see you 'Krishna', helping your father doing mud work for the home."

"Yupp....I love that."

"And you go to school too."

"Yupp...I go to the 'Aangan Bari' (a play school)."

"You like your school, teachers..."

"Yaaaa ... I like, 
...they are good. 

...Even I play there !!"

Krishna, Age: 5 years, with his sisters and father Chhertoo Ram, Saraitikra near Ambikapur