A KALEIDOSCOPE OF VIBRANT COLOURS OF HYDERABAD

23rd,July 2010
Thursday
Dear Friends,
           Good Evening!
Heavy downpours in the state causing trouble for commutation.The market is partially submerged in showers.Many trees are uprooted.
Anya and her lovely daughters,Suzanne and Marjolein join me in thanking all of you,my dear friends for your support  and prayers to face the critical situation.Wilfred is still in hospital.I request you to keep on praying and send positive energy to Wilfred.We love you,guys and we are so grateful to you.
Today I  need a change as the ad goes,''Who doesn't like a change?''Right now I dream and recollect my pleasant and unforgettable trip to the State Of Nizamas.
I love to spend my holidays  in this lovely hut, all alone.How beautiful the tulsi plant looks.The very atmosphere is so pure and enchanting!
                               The location is SHILPARAMAM in Hyderabad.This is a must see destination and I loved this tourist spot very much.I am very happy to tell you that these snaps are shot with NIKON -D90.

Shilparamam ,the arts ,crafts and cultural village at Hyderabad established in the year 1992 is spread over 65 acres of prime land in Madhapur,Hi-Tech city.Shilparamam is Hyderabad's tribute to India's natural beauty,richly diverse cultural heritage and vibrant ethos.It is a place where artisans across the country showcase their individual skills in a variety of arts,crafts and culture.The yearly All-India Festival of  Arts and Crafts held here in February highlights the cultural and creative traditions  of the country and provides a unique occasion to take home a piece of Indian art.

Shilparamam is the name one can associate with the place where the efforts to revive the traditional industry of India in the present times has become a reality.The village provides harmony between the traditional and modern culture of India.

Two life -size terracotta horses that stand on both the sides of the path welcome the visitors.As one passes by one can see live demonstration of craftsmen working on clay,wood,paper,clay,soil clothes and metal giving them beautiful forms.
The village is beautifully planned to accomodate different sections like shops,the village theatre an auditorium which holds cultural festivals,magic shows,music concerts etc.In the middle of Shilparamam an amphi theatre is placed to perform Bharata Natyam,Bhgangra,English plays or any other music concerts.In March 2000,a living rock gallery is added in Shilparamam and named as Prakarti Raga.In this gallery,the artists show their art to the whole world with the help of living rocks.

It's a unique craft village which brings us closer to nature and the hardwork of artists.Shilparamam is situated besides a hill with natural slope and wild vegetation.We can enroll ourselves and learn various handicrafts like terra-cotta,mask making and Banjara needle crafts.

Here we can find brick structures with thatched roofs.The walls of these structures are decorated with traditional rangoli motifs.This village aims to preserve traditional arts and crafts of the country.Shilparamam,Hyderabad, is a cultural centre  that celebrates many museums and art galleries.

Friends,I enjoyed my day at Shilparamam.You can plan your trip to Hyderabad this October,Dussehra time when many cultural activities are held.The Sankrant Sansandadi  festival of harvest is held in January.So,come on yaar,let us make wooden toys by carving wood and stone,making pots and casting metal.
I love the city of Nizams.It is one of the most Hi-Tech city.
It's Anu signing off...................
bas ek pal...bas ek pal......
Requesting you to continue praying for Wilfred,Anya's dear husband and loving Father of Leintje and Sannetje,
Assuring Anya our love and prayers,
Trying hard not to weep,
Re minding you Anu loves you dil se,
Wishing you a lovely and dreamy weekend,
                                                     Sasneham,
                                                             Anu