Friday, July 21, 2006

Rural Orthopedic Center


I found this clinic on my way to Gadag (North Karnataka, around 55 km from Hubli). This clinic is famous in and around many villages.

I heard from the people that the doctor uses old methods to treat injuries here.

Monday, July 10, 2006

World's tallest Ganpathi


To be the world’s tallest sculpture, this statue is 85 feet in height and weighs about 800 tons and is made of cement concrete.
This statue is made by chinmay mission’s related artisan and created with the help of 50 artisans and it took 18 months to complete it.
This statue was created without the sponsorships of any organization. The contribution in terms of Donations from the general public helped Chinmay Seva Trust to build this giant monument.
On the date of 18th November, 2001, this statue was inaugurated for public view.
The Trunk of the Chinmay Ganapati is on the left side and the right hand is projected as blessing hand