Visit to Ramoji Rao City

Do u like South Indian Movies? Nitin loved it a lot! Some pictures I do love, like Magdheera, Bahubali, etc. The major south Indian films were shooted at Raomji Rao Film Studio or city. There were a lot of Indian movies, which are picturized in this film studio. When Nitin, told me that, we would be going to Hyderabad, my first reaction was, shall we visit Ramoji Rao studio? Because it actually far away from Hyderabad city and one day is not enough to cover up the film city. People, if you want to see this film studio either you go early before 9.00 am or the best option is to stay over there at least 3 to 4 days, then only you will get to see the beautiful film city.


The Ramoji Film City in India is the largest integrated film city in the World. At 1500 acres, it is the world’s largest film studio. (Gunnies world record). It is also a popular tourism and recreation center, containing both natural and artificial attractions including amusement parks. (Source: Wikipedia)

I would like to give out some tips for this visit. 
·        First, we went there with our small kids. Lots of sites that you can see by walking and with your kids, it will be frustrating. Prepare for this if you are going with small kids.
·        Do not go in the monsoon season, yes, the real beauty is in monsoon only, but the photo lover like me, will not be able to make a nice click. You will get to know by watching our pics.
·        Third, if you are going to the monsoon go with umbrella or raincoat.
·        Fourth go early before 9.00 am so that you will able to cover at least half of the studio and can enjoy too.
·        Last but not the least; finish up with your tour or site is seen as early as possible before lunch. Then only you will be able to enjoy at Eureka Amusement park with lots of terrible rides.
·        Always go on an odd day, skip the holiday or Sunday to avoid the crowd.

Without wasting too much time let get started with the tour of Ramoji Rao Film City.
We got up early in the morning. Nitin booked Uber. Thankfully, Saee got up early too and we stepped out around 8.00 am.


We tried to reach before 9.00 am, but Hyderabad traffic is like Mumbai traffic and we were a little bit late to miss the special one i.e. welcome dance.


This one is Ramoji Film City bus. You can get AC bus too where you can be served with breakfast. Ticket ranges are different as per the service. However, I loved this bus at least we can able to get some more clicks…don’t know Nitin tried it for me. One guide was in the bus who told all the details about each spot. It was like Ramoji Rao Film Studio Darshan.


Main entrance of Ramoji Rao

Buddha Cave behind this 

Sleeping Buddha.


Amitabha Bacchan starrer Suryavansham’s Palace. Most of the part of this movie picturized in this palace.


The Darbar set.


I loved this design structure; the whole darbar have the same design.


Duplicate Hyderabad railway station made for shooting purpose


Guess what…? See the tires, yes the movie train runs on the car tires.



Duplicate Airport Set 


Have you remember the giant and beautiful waterfall of Bahubali? Shooted in this tall building. Can you believe it!  However, this is true.

Ramoji Movie Magic
We enjoyed the whole process of film making in this studio. From shooting up to the final product appear on the screen. It was actually a boring process but we enjoyed it.


Hava Mahal
The famous song of Tadap Tadap ke is dil ko….of Salman Khan,only the starting of the song shot over here. Apologize for dark image, due to rain, it was dark.

Chinese Garden


I think this is half of the Ramoji Film City from the top of the Hava Mahal. I could not cover up the whole Ramoji Rao in one post. I will be making in two or three-part.

Stay tune for the more interesting post.


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Trip to Hussain Sagar

Happy Monday,

Hussain Sagar- HEART OF THE WORLD’ recognition by UNWTO.  Giant Buddha Statue stands on Gibraltar Rock in the middle of the lake.

Heritage of the Hyderabad.

The first week of September 2016, we had a blast! Yup..an official tour of Nitin but we enjoy the small vacation/office tour. We took off on Saturday and reached at Hyderabad at 10 pm at Government Guest House Nirman Bhavan. It was an official trip so we have to stay at Guesthouse, which was better than a hotel in terms of budget and cleanliness too. Only one drawback is there that you will not get any bed tea or breakfast at your room. We liked it because it was right in the middle of the city from which each major area like Like bus stop, airport, railway station and hotels were easily accessible.
CPWD office and Guest House


Nirman Bhavan where we stay

Uber is the best travelling vehicle we used a lot. I will suggest you if you are going to Hyderabad use Uber only, it will give best service, vehicles are comfortable and pocket friendly too and will reach within the span of time. We went out on next day in the evening at Hussain Sagar.


Hussain Sagar is a heart shaped lake in Hyderabad built by Hazarat Hussain Shah Wali in 1563. A large monolithic statue of the Gautama Buddha erected in 1992, stands on Gibraltar Rock in the middle of the lake. An artificial lake holds water perennially fed by canals from Mushi River. Hussain Sagar Lake is the largest heart shape mark among the marks formed by 78 heart shaped lake on the earth. (Source: Wikipedia)


At Lumbini Park

Lumbini Park is adjacent to the Hussain Sagar, which is also a very good amusement park for all people from children to the adult. We went at Lumbini Jetty to catch a boat for Hussain Sagar.


Waiting for boat on Lumbini Jetty

This standing Buddha Statue right in the middle of the lake is the main beauty of this heart shaped lake. The real beauty can be seen only at night. Love it so much that want to spend the complete evening there only. However, it was not possible due to shortage of time and crowd of people. Guys, if you are going to visit this place please do not go on Sunday or any public holiday. You will not at all enjoy there.



In a boat


while reaching on the point
                                                      
Try to capture the Giant Buddha statue in every pic


with two small dolls

Nitin and Sandip


It was really awesome evening, we enjoyed a lot. Laser show is one of the most beautiful show I will be posting laser show video on Facebook and Instagram.

Stay tune for  Ramoji Rao Film City.




GopalKala

Hello,

There was lots of selfie pic of small Krishna on every page of social media like on Whats up, Facebook, Instagram, pintrest etc. Yup it was Krishna Janmashtami, birth of Lord Krishna, and every parents were eager to dressed their child in Krishna attire with Dhoti, Mukut, Garland and Flute. All of them looked cute and adorable.


Our small Krishna, my sis baby…Divyam

Yesterday was Dahihandi, which is mean a handi, a clay pot which is fulfilled by Coconut, Dahi (curd), butter and money are hung up on a top and professionals make human pyramids to break the handi. This is one of the most awaited festivals by all. Across the India, the festival is celebrated with lot of joy. Especially you should visit Mumbai for this festival; it is very popular for a big competition of breaking of Dahihandi.

It is believed that Lord Krishna was born to Devaki and Vasudev on this day at midnight hence known as Krishna Janmashtami. Most of people have a long day fast and they worship Krishna in the evening. At midnight, the idol of infant of Krishna is bathed in Panchamrit and the idol is put on the cradle and rock.


Oh my god…. A lot of holly information…..thanks to Sayali Kaki who followed this tradition every year. It is because of her I came to know all the rituals and sharing with you. Suggestions are welcome.

Let’s check out Dahi handi celebration of Candy Kids playgroup hosted by Anu. If you are new to my blog, I am posting an event of her playgroup regularly. Dahikala was celebrated on 25th August 2016. All these small kiddos looked gorgeous and cute in Krishna and Radha attires.


All Krishna’s


Dahi handi filled up with lots of choclates.


Wondering how to break them?


Radha’s tried to break out the Handi.



krishna surrounded by all Radha, ...Ringa Ringa roses....in kids term.

 Photosession of Radha and Krishana









Finally, it is broke by this small Krishna,


Kudos...to Anu...for hosting such wonderful occassion. Love you dear...!!




Raksha Bandhan

Hello there,

I am little bit late on posting of the event of Candy Kids Raksha Bandhan. Raksha Bandhan is an old ancient Indian festival that carries on this day. Sisters do aarti for brothers, put kumkum and rice grain on his forehead and tie rakhi on their brother’s wrist to pray for the safety, success and long life of the brothers. Brothers on their part vow to defend their sisters from all evils. It is deep bond between brother and sister. The most important thing is to prepare the Pooja thali with Rakhi, fistful rice grain, kumkum, diya and sweet.


Raksha Bandhan was celebrated on 16th August 2016 as a Traditional Day in Candy Kids Playgroup hosting by Anu. She asked the girls to bring Rakhi and Chocolates to the boys. All kiddos look charming in traditional wearing. Without wasting, a time let us have all cuty cuty pics.


All girls with rakhi


Boys with Choclates

Anu showed how to do Aarti.
These small kiddos doing aarti and tied rakhi.
Main Raksha Bandhan









Well done Anu, I really like the way you introduce our tradition to these small kids.

What is your favourite moment of Raksha Bandhan  ? Mine is 


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