Tihar Day 2 - Kukur Tihar

On the second day of Tihar, Kukur (Dogs) are adorned with flower garland around their necks, red tika on their forehead, and are offered great meals, and they are the king of the day! On this day, people pray to the Kukur to guard their homes. Call someone "Kukur", he/she will bash you instantly! There are lots of Kukur running around in search of a loving home. You can find them on streets and in your backyards, but on this day, even the most unsightly Kukkur will be treated like a king, everyone has a day. Tihar is also about breaking the boundaries only men created, "The Good", "The Bad", "The Ugly", and all but same to the mother nature! In Hinduism it is believed that Kukur guard's the underworld empire just like it guards our everyday homes! Tihar is about loving Kukurs too!

Tyson my beloved friend long gone to heaven but he will be still in my heart always.

Tyson
4th April 2001 – 7th November 2005

Find out more about Tihar at here.

Happy Tihar to you all!
Gaurav Dhwaj Khadka

Tihar Day 1 - Kag Tihar

Here comes Tihar to teach you a lesson! Early in the morning of the first day of Tihar, family prepares a good meal. Each member of the family takes the first portion of the meal outside on a platter. The crows come down in large numbers and partake of the feast; they will call others before beginning to eat: Share, Share what you have with all! Crows (Kag in Nepali) are considered as the messenger of the Lord of Death, Yama. There is a popular Nepali superstition of crows too: When the crows caw, sadness is coming.) On this day crows are worshiped and are kept happy. Where there are no crows, any winged animal of the heavens (bird) will enjoy the feast. So Tihar is also about appreciating animals around us.

Find more about Tihar at here.

Happy Tihar to you all!
Gaurav Dhwaj Khadka

Prayers flag

Prayers flag taken at Bauddhanath Stupa, Boudha, Kathmandu.

This is as come out of camera and with out any manipulations beside the name and copyright stamps. This image was created by Through the viewfinder [ Ttv ] technique and I am proud to say that I am the first Nepali photographer to try Through the viewfinder [ Ttv ] technique. But, I might be wrong, if any one out there have done it previously than please do let me know.

It is good to try new things, and that gives me fuel to try more new things.

Gaurav Dhwaj Khadka

Distance [ In Love ]

Distance [ In Love ]
Originally uploaded by Gaurav Dhwaj Khadka
Distance in love and relationship is good for some time but not all the time. So be in love and close.

I really miss Joy.

Gaurav Dhwaj Khadka

My granduncle pass away today

My granduncle pass away today in morning around 5 am.

Two new photographs

Sadabahar Ko Phool (सदाबाहरको फूल) in Nepali as it is "Evergreen Flower" in English. I wonder who named it because it is not green it is pink in color. I think it is named after its retaining green leaves all year round or being evergreen plant.
Gaurav Dhwaj Khadka


थोपा थोपामा अदेको जीवन...Green all the way...with water drops that was left over after the rain. Feeling very cool on the blue. This is as came out of the camera beside the water mark.
Leaf of the white flower at my garden.
Gaurav Dhwaj Khadka

First exhibition

My first exhibition coming soon… :)
I am too tired to write; about it…I will write more about it tomorrow. So be here, tomorrow.
Thank you,
Gaurav Dhwaj Khadka

Bend and look around

Bend and look around
Originally uploaded by Gaurav Dhwaj Khadka

Looking and picking up the grass that grown under the paddy field. Taken after the 15 days of transplanting paddy seedling.

10 persons,
9 Women and 1 man.

Just the other way to help me >>>> “GIVE THE GIFT OF FLICKR” to me :)

Gaurav Dhwaj Khadka

Eyes....

Eyes....
Originally uploaded by Gaurav Dhwaj Khadka

She did not sleep last night, and her eyes are talking with me a loud about the last night fight.

She cries like a river.
So I lost all the battle with her.

[ LOMO Version ]

Just the other way to help me >>>> “GIVE THE GIFT OF FLICKR” to me :)

Gaurav Dhwaj Khadka

Softness [ RED ]

Softness [ RED ]
Originally uploaded by Gaurav Dhwaj Khadka

Softness of red dahlia

Dahlia n. large-flowered showy garden plant. [Dahl, name of a botanist]

Red —adj. (redder, reddest) 1 of the color ranging from that of blood to deep pink or orange. 2 flushed in the face with shame, anger, etc. 3 (of the eyes) bloodshot or red-rimmed. 4 (of the hair) reddish-brown, tawny. 5 having to do with bloodshed, burning, violence, or revolution. 6 colloq. Communist or socialist. 7 (Red) hist. Russian, Soviet. —n. 1 red color or pigment. 2 red clothes or material. 3 colloq. Communist or socialist. In the red in debt or deficit. Reddish adj. redness n. [Old English]

Taken at home back in 2006.
Gaurav Dhwaj Khadka

Receiving award

Receiving award
Originally uploaded by Gaurav Dhwaj Khadka

Receiving award from Mr. Deepak Rana, Board of Trustee, Wildlife Conservation Nepal at Nepal Art Council, Babar Mahal, Kathmandu, Nepal. I receive this award because one of my photographs was selected as semi finalists in the 3rd Annual Nature and Wildlife Photography Competition for Amateur, 2007.
Thank you, Om ji for photograph.

Gaurav Dhwaj Khadka

Invitation to the Nature through Lens 3 - A Nature and WildlifePhotography Exhibition

Invitation to the Nature through Lens 3 - A Nature and Wildlife Photography Exhibition
Originally uploaded by Gaurav Dhwaj Khadka

This is my invitation card of “Nature Through Lens 3” a photography exhibition. This year is my second time on “Nature Through Lens 3” a photography exhibition and on WCN 3rd Annual Nature and Wildlife Photography Competition for amateur 2007. Last year at “Nature Through Lens 2” this photograph was on top ten.

I am happy for this year also thought the result will come later today. I am happy that this is my second group exhibition and being part of it and I am also very much excited about it. This year few photographs are on sale also so if you like my photographs on exhibition please get it for your office’s wall. The proceeds will help WCN to conduct conservation activities at local level.

I cordially invite you all to the “Nature Through Lens 3” a photography exhibition showcasing 300 photographs of more than 100 amateur photographers of WCN 3rd Annual Nature and Wildlife Photography Competition for amateur 2007.

Time: 11.00 am – 4.30 pm
Venue: Nepal Art Council, Babar Mahal, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Date: 15th – 18th June 2007

For more information: WCN or Nepal Photography

NEPALPHOTOGRAPHY.org
Gaurav Dhwaj Khadka

Two dogs....talking.....?

Please! Do not disturb me 'coz I'm working like a dog....all night long....so I need full sleep....
Originally uploaded by Gaurav Dhwaj Khadka

Please! Do not disturb me 'coz I'm working like a dog....all night long....so I need full sleep...
I find this dog very interesting because he was sleeping like a log despite of huge sound of bell all around him. It was taken at nearby home at Shidhashwor Mahadev Temple at Kaushaltar, Bhaktapur.

Killer Look! [ I did not disturb you ]
Originally uploaded by Gaurav Dhwaj Khadka

“I did not disturb you; it is that photographer that makes me wake up too….So I am giving him the look!”
“Hey buddy, what you say about my look?”
“By the way this photographer did not seem to be afraid from my looks. I think I have to bite him, what you say buddy?”
“And he looks delicious to me, wanna join me to bite him, we will enjoy it”
Gaurav Dhwaj Khadka

Smile...smile....smile!

Smile...smile....smile!
Originally uploaded by Gaurav Dhwaj Khadka

Kilton, 7 is a very good computer geek. He knows all about computer at that small age and has interest in digital photography. And play with Canon PowerShot A400. The rice grain on his forehead is from “Tike” but all rice grain fell off, remaining the only one. He has very cute smile.
Thank you,
Gaurav Dhwaj Khadka

Neha

Neha
Originally uploaded by Gaurav Dhwaj Khadka

Leaf Cutter Ant

Leaf Cutter Ant
Originally uploaded by Gaurav Dhwaj Khadka.

I'm cute....

I'm cute....
Originally uploaded by Gaurav Dhwaj Khadka.

Neha

Neha
Originally uploaded by Gaurav Dhwaj Khadka.

Beekuu [ Biku ]

Beekuu [ Biku ]
Originally uploaded by Gaurav Dhwaj Khadka.

Poppy

Poppy
Originally uploaded by Gaurav Dhwaj Khadka.

One

One
Originally uploaded by Gaurav Dhwaj Khadka.

Gaurav Dhwaj Khadka

Dew drops

Dew drops
Originally uploaded by Gaurav Dhwaj Khadka.

Floating....

Floating....
Originally uploaded by Gaurav Dhwaj Khadka.

Round!

Round!
Originally uploaded by Gaurav Dhwaj Khadka.

Killing me softely....

Killing me softely....
Originally uploaded by Gaurav Dhwaj Khadka.

One [ Connected ]

One [ Connected ]
Originally uploaded by Gaurav Dhwaj Khadka.

I was too busy in April but May also seems like busy for me…I am happy that I was able to be a part of small photo sharing program on 4 May at WCN office. Thank you for Sanjeevani ji for invitation.
Today, I also got to see some very beautiful photographs at Photo Circle V by three awesome photographers. Thank you for Bhusan for invitation.
It was awesome for me because I made some new friends at both programs. And also get few good tips on making my photography better than now, and also share some idea with other peoples over there. I want to thanks Ujwal sir and Om ji for tips.
The above photographs remark the unity of the Nepali Photo enthusiast and lover that are connected from both programs. And this photo is also for the 24 hours of Flickr group.
I also started to work on my small project Nepal Photography that, I think will help Nepali Photo enthusiast and lover.
Thank you,
Gaurav Dhwaj Khadka

Bright up!

Bright up!
Originally uploaded by Gaurav Dhwaj Khadka.

Open up!

Open up!
Originally uploaded by Gaurav Dhwaj Khadka.

Bhuddha Smile!

Bhuddha Smile!
Originally uploaded by Gaurav Dhwaj Khadka.

Sleeping like a log...

Sleeping like a log...
Originally uploaded by Gaurav Dhwaj Khadka.

Happy Birthday to Gaurav

Gaurav Dhwaj Khadka

Happy New Year 2064 [ Bright Up ]

New Year....
New Dreams....
New Hopes....
New Plans....
New Efforts....
I Pray to God to give you and your family a successful and Happy New Year....
Happy New Year....2064 Bikram Samat

Gaurav Dhwaj Khadka

Dove and Hailstone

In morning, it was sunshine and sunny day but in evening it was raining hailstone. The Dove photograph was taken in morning and this was in evening. Nowadays weather is changing so often that, it might be because of green house effect. I wonder how the weather will be after 10 or 20 years from now on?
Gaurav Dhwaj Khadka
P.S. I was not able to post it in 11 April because of power shortage.





Taken in the morning at backward, normally we do not see dove in urban area…but this is awesome that I got to see it….The quality of the photograph is bad because it was taken on 16x plus zoom and through window glass. If I have opened the window than I might not able to get this photograph.
Gaurav Dhwaj Khadka
P.S. I was not able to post it in 11 April because of power shortage.

Vote for me....: )

Gaurav Dhwaj Khadka

I'm naughty....for you.....

Gaurav Dhwaj Khadka

Spider....

This lovely spider makes its web every evening to catch a prey and the next morning the web is gone and also the spider. I do not know where s/he goes at day time but in evening s/he is back again making his/her web to get food...
Pretty amazing…: )
Gaurav Dhwaj Khadka


Waiting for something to pass by or hang on to his/her web so s/he can make a lovely dinner. Waiting passionately for something to happen…that soon to be happen pretty soon….: )
Gaurav Dhwaj Khadka


Waiting is over and got a lovely dinner….the last and the only one catch of the night (day)…
Keeps him/her alive for a day or two….
And again same rules over again….
Gaurav Dhwaj Khadka

Gloomy day

Gloomy Sunday
Where there is faith, there is love,
Where there is love, there is peace,
Where there is peace, there is God, and
Where there is God, there is no need.
Now tears are my wine and grief is my bread.
Each Sunday is gloomy,
Which feel me with a death.
Gaurav Dhwaj Khadka

Colors of life.... [ Happy Holi ]

I made this one back in school, I did not remember when I make this but I am sure that I made this between classes 5 to 8 using my dad's signature pen. And I title it colors of life back than, and as it is all about color so I love to show this for all of you for this Holi.
May the colors of Holi add new joy moments to your life,
Have a rocking Holi and safe HOLI: ).....
Gaurav Dhwaj Khadka

Evening [ Into the blue ]

A boring day is over and fresh evening is on…to let me feel blue…evening is the sign of a new lovely day ahead and a new hope…and everything new…..
Made of the two photographs, it is a bit blurry because it was taken handheld…..
Thank you,

Gaurav Dhwaj Khadka

Thank you for being there…

Thank you for being there…
It is great to be here with a lot of friends…
Thank you for your loving support….
It gives me more strength to do more…:)
Thank you,

Gaurav Dhwaj Khadka

Happy Maha Shiva Ratri to you all…:)

Pashupatinath Temple at Maha Shiva Ratri of 1999…taken with friend camera, so I did not remember what camera model was it, but it was by Pentax that I am sure I know. He was taking photographs and asks me to hold his camera for a minute, so I ask him if I can able to take one shoot so he said yes and this is what I got….just one shoot and it was lovely. I do not know about you but for me this photograph is one of the beauties. In 2004, Rajiv hand over an envelope and there was this photograph at the size of 6 x 8 print….and I ask for the negative and he told me that this photograph negatives were stolen….along with his that “Pentex” camera in Delhi airport….but he have that photo as print so gave me my work….:)
Do not know, what film was used? In 2006, Scanned on very cheap scanner from 6 x 8 size print….:)
May the Lord Shiva fulfill you every dreams…and make you happy…forever….: )
Happy Maha Shiva Ratri to you all…:)

Gaurav Dhwaj Khadka

It is snowing in Kathmandu Valley after 60 years....

Shivapuri Danda (Hill) filled with snow and surrounded by fog and on backdrop you can see some mountain but do not know the name and you can also see crow…I have taken few more shoot of this Shivapuri Danda but I choose this one to post here because of this crow…..taken from my home roof. It was snowing all around Kathmandu valley and in Bhaktapur, where I live was also hit by snow. It is recorded that after 60 years, it was snowing in Kathmandu valley….This is my second time on snow, I have seem it when I was in Chautara, Sindhupalchowk. It was awesome…but very chilled….In morning it was just cloudy and start to rain cat-and-dog and in noon it was snowing and in evening it was sun shining….:) very amazing weather today we got as it was 14th Feb…may be so….but very interesting….:)

Gaurav Dhwaj Khadka

Nagarkot Danda (Hill) filled with snow and surrounded by fog and Sano Thimi town on below……taken from my home roof. It was snowing all around Kathmandu valley and in Bhaktapur, where I live was also hit by snow. It is recorded that after 60 years, it was snowing in Kathmandu valley….This is my second time on snow, I have seem it when I was in Chautara, Sindhupalchowk. It was awesome…but very chilled….In morning it was just cloudy and start to rain cat-and-dog and in noon it was snowing and in evening it was sun shining….:) very amazing weather today we got as it was 14th Feb…may be so….but very interesting….:)

Gaurav Dhwaj Khadka

Pulchooki Danda (Hill) filled with snow…taken from my home roof. It was snowing all around Kathmandu valley and in Bhaktapur, where I live was also hit by snow. It is recorded that after 60 years, it was snowing in Kathmandu valley….This is my second time on snow, I have seem it when I was in Chautara, Sindhupalchowk. It was awesome… but very chilled….In morning it was just cloudy and start to rain cat-and-dog and in noon it was snowing and in evening it was sun shining….:) very amazing weather today we got as it was 14th Feb…may be so….but very interesting….:)

Gaurav Dhwaj Khadka

For Joy...

Apart from Her, I can do nothing. I can do all things through Her who strengthens me. She is the vine, I am the branches...
This is ONLY for you…
To JOY…: )
With lots of love….:)
Gaurav Dhwaj Khadka

Happy valentine day...:)

Happy valentine day to you all from my heart…on being there for me….
Thank you….:)
Taken after the rain……:)
Gaurav Dhwaj Khadka

I made it to 10,000+ views…on flickr.com

I made it to 10,000+ views…on flickr.com
Thank you for everyone who visited my flickr site and made it possible just in a few months…and also want to thank you for everyone who has left comments on my photographs. It is first day of New Year and I have 10,000+ views and I hope that in next New Year it will double by numbers…
Thank you to all for making it happen as it is…
Thank you,

Gaurav Dhwaj Khadka