The Geminids are a prolific meteor shower caused by the object 3200 Phaethon, which is thought to be a Palladian asteroid with a “rock comet” orbit. This makes the Geminids, together with the Quadrantids, the only major meteor showers not originating from a comet. – Wikipedia The weather Gods were not very kind when planning for the grand conjunction ( Jupiter and Saturn) this week, but they were very supportive just the past week. 2020 had not been great for travel & photography. But as the year is coming to a closure, am glad our drive to Udupi, gave us the required rejuvenation by way of access to crystal clear nights & witness some of the showers :)
Hampi is one among the most historically and culturally significant sites in India. Stroll through its remote landscape and one if bound to be drowned in its beauty. What once was an incredible empire is now in the state of ruin, but that only adds to its beauty and grandeur. The remnants is quiet stark and makes one wonder how celebrated it would have been in days of the glorious past.
If dreams were made out of stone, it would be Hampi. Every walk and every turn at Hampi has awe and surprises carved in stone. This particular morning we were strolling on the hills of Hemakunta. Surrounded by the grand architecture of Hampi, the cool morning breeze, the rising sun, golden light glistening the rocks – the moment was perfect. And then stumbled upon this little guy, growing right thru the stone. He was there for a purpose, yet juxtaposed at the same time. It was as if everything came together to make this moment happen, to make this connect happen. He was silently showing what life is all about. What you think as dead, is just dormant. Be aware, take care of such little things that is & constitutes life. Life is just inevitable.
