Just 10 days to CAT 2005

The first all India exam I've appeared is IIT-JEE Screening test on 10th Dec.(Sunday) as a matter of fact it completely changed my life and I am here. Now it's something simalar is about to happen nearly around 5 years since then i.e. on 20th Nov. 2005.

The times are changing and the competetion is redefining itself to newer and higher targets. To say in a line for me the history is about to repeat, well let's see if this endavour gets any change in my life or not.

Again its time for 10 days "magic" I rather say "miracle" at IIT Kharagpur. The end-sems immediately following CAT and its another Royal Pain.

All the best for all the chaps appearaing for CAT 2005.

Diwali Celebrations

Hello Friends,

This year again here at IIT Kharagpur we celebrated Diwali in a grand manner. The two competetions illumination and rangoli were held. Here are the snaps of Diwali 2005 (click here).

I have also posted previous 4 year's Diwali snaps (click here) of illumination and rangoli. I am very sure that you'll enjoy going through my Blog.


PS:- On 3rd Nov. Times of India, Kolkata Edition (page 5) there was an article on illumination and rangoli at IIT Kharagpur.

Diwali 2005

Hello Friends,
Here are the links for this year's Diwali Photos.

1. Illumination & Rangoli
2. Illumination 2005 Photos
3. Rangoli 2005 Photos
4. Illu 2005 Preparations
5. Illu Team Work

Forget not to see previous 4 years illumination snaps.

illumination & rangoli

Illumination

Yeh illu illu kya hai ? Why is it so special to KGPians ?

This is the first question you'll be asking yourself and you would be eager to know this vague connection between the pedantic breed of humans, well known as IITians and their unique way of Diwali celebrations, in short we name it illu.

Illumination started in early 90's and a rich tradition all of us in Kharagpur are really proud of, because it is something unique to each and every KGPian !!! The only event in Eastern India where Diwali is celebrated with high spirits, probably you see nowhere in the world except at IIT Kharagpur. This evening people come from far of places to see the innumerable glowing diyas and enjoy this festival of lights with us.

Its very very difficult to explicate the efforts we IITians put in. Weeks of hardwork and its all gone in minutes, but when these diyas lit up .... it's indeed a breath taking spectacle !!!! We could say the teamwork, the competitive spirit, the creativity, the iitian fundas, the lively nightouts and the grandeur all define KGP life !!!

This wonderful festival of lights Illu....will reamin in the memory of every KGPian.

Long live Illu, long live KGP.

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Rangoli-Celebration of Colours

Let me be frank !!! I have been a little biased at times. I have only written about Illumination. However, Rangoli, which takes place concurrently is as important.

In Rangoli, various hostels use colour powder on their common room floors to depict majestic scenes - usually related to mythology. The way myriad colours come together to form an awe-inspiring whole is really something unique to Kgp. Needless to say, it too requires a lot of hard work, perseverence, and team effort apart from dexterity with drawing, painting, and colours. When you work for 8 hours at a stretch and that too without the fan (for fear of colours blowing away), you tend to get the idea of the scale.


PS:- If you think I've exaggerated to a far extent....then.... hold on !!! Now I let these beautiful photos/pictures speak of themselves and it is upto you to decide, what all I've said is valid or invalid.

illu 2005 - photos (part - 1)

** The Images are resized, click on the images to see the original sized photo**

Hello Friends,
These are the snaps of illumination 2005 of our hostel Radhakrishnan Hall of Residence. On D-Day our enthusiasm reaches new heights as the Diwali Day progresses into a wonderful evening and hundreds n hundreds of people come from far off places to witness our hostel's illumination.

Hours before the illumination, see the guys in our hostel garden. Many others are on the chatais.







It's time to light the diyas see the table towers arranged to about 25-30 ft high.







A closer look now you can also see the guys lighting diyas in the garden.







See the guys getting down and tables are being removed slowly cautiously with and lots of attention. The photos speak of themselves what else can I say.






This is how it looks when all the 30 Thousand diyas lit up at once. I can hear you say, "Ohh!! my goodness, it's wonderful."








The Description:- This illumination describes important phases of the epic Ramayan.

Starting from the leftmost chatai :-
1. Hanuman carrying the whole mountain containing Sanjeevani Buti to save Lakshmana's life.






2. Rama leaving for Vanvaas, father Dashrata following to hold Rama back.
3. Hanuman at Ashok-Vatika to pass on Lord Rama's message to Sita.
4. The good wins over the bad. Lord Rama about to behead Ravana.
5. Sita's Agni-pariksha after returning to Ayodhya.


6. Rama and Lakshman in Shabari's aashram during Vanvaas.
7. Jatayu trying to save Sita from Ravana.
8. Lord Rama in Swyamwar.






9. Rama, Sita and Lakshmana returning to Ayodhya.









Shiva Linga. Rama worshipped Lord Shiva before setting up the setu to Lanka.






The Setu to lanka, you can see boulders here in the photo and beside it is the water body.

Rangoli 2005 & misc. photos (part - 2)

The overall picture, our hostel lit up with thousands of diyas. These are the moments to cherish once we leave IIT.






Rangoli :-
In Kurukshetra Lord Krishna with chariot wheel to attack Bhishma Pitamaha.









Arjuna stopping Lord Krishna.










A different View.










Another Decoration.









The Garden view........isn't it amazing decoration ???









Immediately after the judges leave.....we hug each other, greet each other and you see guys dancing in joy. This is how we celebrate Diwali.....it's indeed very unique way of celebration.




All RKites in a photograph ........it's just priceless !!!









The Tempo Shouts/Slogans......even now I can hear it !!! ATTITUDE is Everything !!! That's why our illu is the BEST every year.

YO RK !!!

illu 2005 - preparations (Part 1)

Hello Friends !!! Here I describe illu preparations in very concise manner.

Few weeks ago, in the evening it all started with loads of enthu and determination to celebrate this year's Diwali.


Here you see guys of our Hostel busy tying the diyas.



It's not that easy to count them, the number of diyas run in thousands. That's true, don't get surprised !!!!



Here you see the chatai (bamboo mat), on which the diyas are tied. See the guys at the bottom of the chatai. This gives an idea of chatai's height(10ft- 12ft high).



The great minds at work........Some serious discussions !!!


Guys arranging the chatais.



illu is one of the biggest event at KGP. Along with manpower it very much requires high quality management.



We need to climb tower of tables n chairs to reach the top of the chatais, though a bit risky it's all done with loads of tempo !!!



This is how the diyas are tied to the chatais, it needs lots of patience to tie each and every diya in proper order with 0% error.



The funda sessions, final yr. guys giving illu funda to the beginners.



Work + Fun = A deadly combo !!! That makes illu very much special to every KGPian.


One need not mention about the late night tea and snack.....it's YUMMY !!!

illu 2005 - Team Work

As i said earlier illu is one of the biggest events at Kharagpur. Here you see the different teams working on the chatais.






The final years lead from the front, they maintain the enthu of their team-mates.










Junta enjoying the work !!! Team work, you better learn from we guys !!









Final years, 3rd years and 2nd years work toghther!! This shows the unity among us.








It's binds everybody into a unit, working for illu late nights it's not at all a joke !!! These nighouts are to put up a great show on Diwali illumination.









illu is special to everyone, esp. the final year guys have an emotional feeling for it.