New Bhawartal Garden, Jabalpur

Bhawartal garden has always been one of the two major parks in the town pf Jabalpur. Recently with a  budget of  a crore rupees it has been upgraded with a new, open and modern look.
Here are some pictures:

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Beauty of river Narmada, Madhya Pradesh

Hello folks,
Recently I had a chance to explore the banks of river Narmada and I set out with a goal to find places untouched by polluting human activities.
Following are some pictures of the to spots along the banks I explored.

Clean water of river Narmada combined with rocky river beds of Jabalpur region generates unparalleled landscapes whose beauty cannot be captured by just a smartphone camera.

 As water level rises each year in the rainy season, rocks along the banks are eroded and cut in beautiful shapes. Sometimes logged water and algae become an integral part of this panorama.

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Bargi Dam, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh

Hello,
Posting after a really long time...
Recently a got a chance to visit Bargi dam reservoir in Jabalpur and document the scenic beauty brought forward by combined forces of man and nature.

Bargi Dam is one of the first completed dams out of the chain of 30 major dams to be constructed on Narmada River in Madhya Pradesh, India. Two major irrigation projects, named Bargi Diversion Project and Rani Avantibai Lodhi Sagar Project, have been developed by Bargi Dam. The Narmada is the largest river in Madhya Pradesh, flowing towards the west and falling in the Arabian Sea. Its total length is 1312 km of which it covers 1072 km in Madhya Pradesh. The Central Water and Power Commission conceptualized the proposal of this dam construction in 1968 envisaging irrigation in 2,980 square kilometres and hydropower generation capacity of 90 MW (2x45 MW). (Source: DPR, Govt of M.P. 1968). Later the Bargi diversion scheme was planned, increasing the total irrigation potential to 4,370 square kilometres. The dam construction work started in 1974 and was completed in 1990 when the dam was filled to its complete capacity. Although the proposed power generation was 105 MW, currently only 90 MW is being generated in this HydroPower Generation Plant. Two independent units of 45 MW each have been set up and they function mainly during the evening peak in demand. A visit to the HydroPower Station, which is located right besides the Dam, is possible with prior written permission from the Dam Authorities.

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Kite Flying

Some, maybe most, people just enjoy the relaxing aspects of flying a single-line kite. Just watching it fly, perhaps enjoying the subtle artistry of color and movement. Maybe even enjoying the feel of controlling an almost-living creature on the end of the line. However, if you would like to get a little more out of your kite, why not try the following ideas. No special equipment is needed! OK, maybe a stopwatch if you want to get more serious...

    Launch straight off the ground, on a long line. Pull in line to get the kite in the air, then let it climb up to full height.
    Bring your kite right down into your hand without letting it touch the ground. Pull in quicker from time to time if needed, to keep it airborne.
    Keep records. See how long you can keep it in the air, to the nearest 5 minutes.
    See how fast you can get 150 meters (500 feet) of line out, from a hand launch.
    See how quickly you can get the flying line to a 45 degree angle from your hand at maximum length.
    Once you know how to fly a kite, get serious about photographing it from time to time.

Of course, with money, extra gear and more experience you can eventually try a range of even cooler things! Like...

    Teddy drops or lolly (candy) drops under a simple parachute, using a Kite Messenger to haul the payload up the kite string
    KAP - Kite Aerial Photography
    Flying really large and artistic kites of various kinds, to draw a crowd
    Getting involved in kite fighting competitions with Indian or other fighter designs.
    Getting serious about making and flying really small kites. Requires great craftsmanship and finesse!

That's about it for my somewhat long-winded speil on how to fly a kite.

Talking about being long-winded, here's some more ideas on why you might want to go fly a kite. It's quite a long page!

Tekri, Bhopal (some pictures)

Hey there!
Just uploading some pictures of Tekri, Bhopal

How to start hobby RC plane flying

Flying an RC plane is fun and it is equally difficult. You would not want to buy an RC plane and crash it right after take off. Thus before buying your first plane, you need practice, you need simulation.
For starting hobby flying, first thing you need to do id survey the market and find out cost of different models by different companies. I suggest that your first plane should be a trainer plane.
Once you have checked up the financial aspect, its time to get techinical.

 I suggest you try some free simulation software to check up whether flying RC is your cup of tea or not.
For example, you can try "RC Desk Pilot". Google it and download it, its free and uses a gaming remote control's analog joysticks for simulation.

If you think you can do it, its time to buy your Rc craft and remote. Also buy the simulator dongle with the remote. Now its time for some real simulation. You should now download a licensed version of a real simulation software like "Reflex XTR".

snapshot of simulator

Connect the remote to dongle, and plug it into the USB port and get ready for flight!
select a model of plane similar to what you bought. Calibrate the remote centers and begin.
Technically there are four forces on a plane, namely: Thrust,Drag, Lift and Weight.

Thrust pulls the plane forward and you control thrust by the throttle stick.
For maneuverability of the plane, there three types of motion: Yaw, Pitch and Roll.
They are controlled by the following:

Yaw: Rudder
Pitch: Elevator
Roll: Ailerons
In some models, Drag can be increased by flaps.

 Practice, practice...
Crash and fly again.
Do it until you have confidence that you willl not crash again. Its time to take your real plane for a spin.
The real thing will always be different from the simulation, so be carefull. And yeah it will be a lot more fun too!
Enjoy!
See you soon.

Temples in Bhopal

Manua Bhan Ki Tekri

Situated atop a hill is the beautiful Manua Bhan Ki Tekri, a famous pilgrimage spot for Jain devotees. Also known as Mahaveer Giri, it is known for its exquisite architecture and panoramic views of the city. The tekri houses the footwear of Jain saint Shri Jindutta Sureshwarji, Maharaj Shri Vijay Suriji and Acharya Manutung, along with an idol of Shri Man Bhadarji.


Salkanpur Temple

Devoted to one of the incarnations of goddess Durga, the presiding deity in Salkanpur Temple is of Ma Durga Beejasan. It is also linked to the legend of the Shaktipeeth in Hindu mythology, where temples were created on spots where parts of Goddess Parvati's charred body fell.

Laxminarayan Temple

Situated on the Arera Hills, southeast of the Lower Lake, is the Laxminarayan Temple built by the Birlas. The museum here has a fine collection of ancient sculptures.