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  Vat Savitri Puja: A Celebration of Devotion, Love, and Tradition By Ashok Karan | ashokkaran.blogspot.com This morning, during my usual stroll, I came across a beautiful scene — women dressed in vibrant red and yellow sarees, adorned with traditional jewelry and carrying bronze plates filled with puja offerings. They were headed towards the…

  राजमहल पहाड़ियों की मूक पुकार लेखक: अशोक करन ashokkaran.blogspot.com झारखंड के साहिबगंज ज़िले की दूरदराज़ राजमहल पहाड़ियों से होकर गुजरते समय मन में गहरी पीड़ा उत्पन्न हुई। जहाँ एक समय प्रकृति की निर्मल सुंदरता देखने को मिलती थी, आज वहाँ अनियंत्रित पत्थर क्रशिंग और खनन की गहरी चोटें दिखाई देती हैं। कभी प्रकृति…

  Luscious Lychees Make a Sweet Comeback in the City! 🍒 Text & Photo by Ashok Karan 🔗 ashokkaran.blogspot.com While walking through the bustling heart of the city today, I was greeted by the cheerful calls of local women fruit vendors enthusiastically announcing the arrival of the season’s freshest delight — Luscious Lychees! This…

  चमकती लता एक शांत सुबह, मैं एक मित्र के घर गया हुआ था, जब मेरी नज़र अचानक एक नाज़ुक लता पर पड़ी जो सुबह की नरम हवा में धीरे–धीरे हिल रही थी। वह सुनहरी धूप में चमक रही थी — साधारण, फिर भी आकर्षक। हमेशा की तरह, मेरे पास मेरा कैमरा था, और…

  Sleeping Girls – A Story Within the Story Text & Photo by Ashok Karan | ashokkaran.blogspot.com While covering a vibrant cultural programme in my city, I had the opportunity to witness some wonderful performances by schoolchildren—boys and girls showcasing their talents in colorful, energetic displays. As is customary at such events, the performances…

  Happy Couple – A Moment of Pure Joy Amid Culture and Celebration Text & Photo by: Ashok Karan ashokkaran.blogspot.com While covering a religious procession in the heart of Ranchi at Firayalal Chowk, I came across a striking and heartwarming sight—a young tribal couple dancing with unfiltered joy, fully immersed in the celebration around…

   Renting Bees! 🐝 This morning, while reading the Times of India, I came across an insightful article about bees—and was pleasantly surprised to learn that today is World Bee Day! As a passionate photographer with a rich collection of honeybee photos, I felt inspired to share one of my favorite bee captures along…

  Thanks, Rain Drops By Ashok Karan 📸 ashokkaran.blogspot.com This morning, as I stepped out for a stroll, something beautiful caught my eye—leaves glistening with raindrops, sparkling like tiny pearls. The sight was mesmerizing. I quickly recalled the heavy rain that had graced our city the night before. These suspended droplets, delicately resting on…

  The Art in the Sky: Clouds Over Newcastle Beach Text & Photo by Ashok Karan | ashokkaran.blogspot.com While strolling along the serene coastline of Newcastle Beach, my gaze instinctively drifted upward—and what I saw left me spellbound. The clouds had gathered in a majestic formation, painting the sky with breathtaking textures and shapes.…

  😴 सोती हुई लड़कियाँ – एक कहानी के भीतर छिपी कहानी ✍️ पाठ्य व फोटो: अशोक करण | 🔗 ashokkaran.blogspot.com जब मैं अपने शहर में आयोजित एक जीवंत सांस्कृतिक कार्यक्रम की कवरेज कर रहा था, तो मुझे स्कूल के बच्चों—लड़कों और लड़कियों—द्वारा प्रस्तुत की गई रंग–बिरंगी और ऊर्जा से भरपूर प्रस्तुतियाँ देखने का…