Monday 21 December 2009

I went to India...

Going India had always been my dream, since a very young age. The more I heard from people who had been there on pilgrimage, the more I wanted to visit India. And so one day, on the 20th Nov 09, it all happened, but still, when I arrived in Malaysia, it all seemed like a dream! A really good dream..
And I must thank my brother, Eeswaran, who actually took me along! Thanks ane.

Upon arriving Tiruchi, we felt kinda lost for a moment, until it clicked in my mind that our guide would definitely hold a card with ane's name on it. Walking out of the airport, I noticed that almost everyone wore a white shirt. Sparkling white!! Ane was good enough to have identified our driver, Segar. We walked to wards the van and I realised that our bags wouldn't fit into the van. Segar who realised my reaction immediately told me not worry and that he would put them on the top of the van. He climbed in less than split second, ane helped lift the bags to him, and within 15minutes, he was done, and we were all set to go.





So the bumpy road journey, began at 7pm (Indian time) and we headed towards Pazhani. Our first stop was at Shri Sangeetas. Allu puri and pani puri got the balls rolling. Trust me, they were really good! Well of course we topped up the order because they just weren't enough. Lol




And so our first long journey on the road began. Due to flight delay, we arrived Tiruchi and eventually arrived Pazhani late too. Apparently the hotel that we were supposed to check in, Vel's Court, had given up our reservation. Definitely we could have avoided this issue if we had called earlier, but I some how feel it's not the way how you run business. Then again, our agency is their regular customer. Damn. I actually thought people in India are smart, but only then I learned that many there, have poor manners, hospitality... Since we were really tired too, the reception was just lucky ane weren't in the mood to arggue.

We woke up next morning, fresh and ready to Pazhani temple, which was just a 5minutes walk from the hotel, but we eventually drove there cause parents definitely wouldn't be able to climb the stairs. Ama & apa took the wrench, while ane, anni and me we walked up to the peak. It was indeed a good workout. Haha..


At the temple, while waited long for ama apa and Segar, Sugi and I went around the temple to learn how big the temple is, actually. Half hour later, after they reached the hill top, we walked towards the special queue.

Many temples have free line(darshanam), and 50, 100, 150, 300 Rupee darshanam. Well it costs to overtake others... Sad, but that's how it works there, either you wait(which is normally least an hour) or you spend a little on what they call special darshan-fee. In certain temples, the special darshan queue brings you all the way to the entrance of the Moolasthanam, and the others, only till the main entrance of the temple. As for this temple, it lead us all the way to the Moolasthanam, but we could only see Lord Muruga for less than a minute. An extra 100Rupee and we would have been able to sit in front of the Moolasthanam for 5minutes and offer our prayer.

After praying, we walked back to the hotel, while Ama Apa & Segar had reached first. Then it was on the go, packed our stuffs, got it loaded onto the van while we had breakfast and we left to our next destination. This was our lifestyle for the next 2weeks.

Temples we covered includes;
1. Pazhani (6 Padai Veedu - Muruga)
2. Palamuthir Soalai (6 Padai Veedu - Muruga)
3. Azhagar Koil (Perumal)
4. Madhurai Meenakshi Amman (Kili & Madhurai Chokanathan)
5. Thiruchentur (6 Padai Veedu - Muruga)
6. Kanyakumari Bagavathi Amman (Mookuthi)
7. Rameshvaram (SIvan & 23 Wells to bathe)
8. Navagraham Kuil (Half sinked under the water)
9. Pillayar Patti (Vinayagar)
10. Tanjore Brigadeshwarar (Sivan)
11. Amman Temple
12. Velangkani (Mother Mary's Church)
13. Thirnallaru Saniswarar
14. Swami Malai (6 Padai Veedu - Muruga)
15. Budhan Temple (Budhan of Navagrahas)
16. Guru Temple (Guru of Navagrahas)
17. Chidambaram (Gold Nadarajah & Chidambara Ragasiyam - Sivalingam)
18. Swami Aurobindo Ashram
19. Hanumar Temple (Huge deity!!)
20. Thiruannamalai (Sivan - Thirukartigai celebration)
21. Raman Maha Rishi's Ashram (You may want to read up his books)
22. Sri Ekambaranathar Temple (Sivan)
23. Kanchi Kamashi Amman
24. Sri Kaalahasti Temple (Paathaala Pilayar & Sivan)
25. Thirupathi Balaji
26. Thirutani (6 Padai Veedu - Muruga)
27. Jambu Lingeshwara Temple (Sivan)
28. Sri Ranggam (Vishnu)
29. Uchi Pilayar

I think it's safe to conclude that:
1. Temples there are really big.
2. The temples are really, really big.
3. Most Murugan temples are on hill-top.
4. Their Goburams are very huge.
5. Temples with Gold goburam are doing okay there.(Good profit turn out)
6. Temples are as two story height, with a single piece of stones that make the pillar.
(Impressive?)

Guess these are one of the reasons people go India. I serioulsy enjoyed my trip. I shall write next on my personal experience...

Thursday 27 August 2009

Karma Yugaa

Hi all, this is something that is worth writing about.

So, listen up. (You could only read on though! -Lol)

Characters that you may come along here are,

Sureendran (Senior)
Shankara Rao (ARR fan)
Jivan (Mat Macho)
Navin (Asstnt Director)
Nagarajan (Mat Cool)
Vijayakanth (Captain!!)
Manoj Kumar (Kokki Kumar)
& of course myself.. ;-)
(Everyone above besides Sureen ane are my batch mates)

It initially started with my batch mate, Shankara Rao talking about being interested in taking a short film. He gradually developed his story based on a real life time event that he had witnessed. One night as we all went out for a movie, Shankar and Sureen had a serious and long discussion. It went on and on and on, till I had to say I really want to go back and only then did they 'adjourn' their meeting. The following day Sureen ane had come into campus and discuss with Shankar about the movie.

As time passed by, Shankar had decided to shoot a movie. The only green light he waited for was us, KAG to work with him to shoot this movie. Once everyone had agreed, he read the name of casts, gave each a responsibility and without us realising we were working on the movie. What began with a normal camera, blossomed into a handy-cam thanks to Manoj's uncle.

Me working on the dubbing, I was so ignorant about how easy I could have played my part, but had to wait for all the scenes to be completed, before I could proceed with the dubbing. Only as I was watching the compiled scene, did I realise how much of fun had I missed during the shooting. Me not being so mobile, it was difficult for me to ask them to bring me along, or for me to make an effort to go with them. I feel bad on that part, nevertheless I am just glad that the shooting went well. But of course, much problems were faced that time.

So, as time passed by shooting was all over, and dubbing was the only pending work. As time passed by nothing could be completely completed!! Something would turn up, and everything was like interlock, the whole progress got delayed, several times.

Then it was semester break, and practical. I was totaly so occupied with practical, that I could do nothing for Karma Yugaa nor PMH. Break was over, and much work had not been completed. My part too, but Manoj boy finished it all. Maybe the fact that I was far away, or he didn't want to bother me, he finished it all. I do feel guilty, but...

So day and night, Manoj and Sureen ane had been working to finsh the movie, and prepare for the launching. Finally, on the 22nd Aug 2009, Karma Yugaa was launched, at Grand Paragon Hotel, JB. The event was indeed very grand, besides a few drawbacks that overlooked and slipped in our mind.

Nevertheless, it was a great day. Finally, we have completed the movie, and even launched it! We can proudly say, we have a short movie, with our very own background score by Dr Chandra, our own Karma Yugaa theme song by Mc Bullet, with Subathra as the lead singer. We may not have the best product in town, but it is indeed the best of our product, that we have produced, despite of our financial status, lack of other necessary equipment and with ZERO knowledge to begin with.

So, hats off to the Karma Yugaa production team, launching team and K-Bros' Network.

God Bless...


Preparing the DVD cover





'Burning' of the DVD



During the launching




Wednesday 19 August 2009

Ahimsa

'Ahimsa' is word that I have come across several times, but I have not been able to graspo its actual meaning. It all made sense to me, after a close friend, also known as Sara ane, explained it to me.

To all those who have never heard about it, do read it in the link below.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ahimsa#Self-defense.2C_criminal_law.2C_and_war

Sunday 12 July 2009

Talisman Scholarship

All,

This responsibility came in a timely manner.

Talisman is offering scholarships for students who are pursuing courses related to Oil and Gas Industry. Details attached above. Please disseminate this to as many friends, relatives possible.

Also please advise that only serious applicants need to respond to this. Closing on the 15th Jul !!!

Thank you

Jerry Mayall Vethamoni Engineer Talisman
DID +603 2055 2829 M +6016 446 1377

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Wednesday 8 July 2009

Ken Foundation - Scholarship

Some info I received from my friend.. Hope it benefits you..

KEN FOUNDATION invites applications from students who will bepursuing full-time degree studies at local public universities inacademic year 2009.

SCHOLARSHIP OFFERED - DEGREE AWARDS
Bachelor of Engineering (Hons)
Civil EngiBachelor of Engineering (Hons)
Electrical and ElectronicBachelor of Engineering (Hons)
MechanicalBachelor of Science (Hons)
Building SurveyingBachelor of Science (Hons)
Quantity SurveyingBachelor of Architecture (Hons)B
achelor of Commerce (Hons)
Bachelor of Business Administration (Hons)(Accounting/Finance)
Bachelor of Finance (Hons)
Bachelor of Law (LLB)VALUE OF SCHOLARSHIP


The annual value of each scholarship is RM 6,000 - RM 8,000ELIGIBILITYTo be eligible for the scholarship awards, applicants must meet thefollowing general requirements:

Malaysian citizen and a full-time student between 18 - 23years oldLow income family (Combine level of income not exceedingRM 25,000 per annum)
Excellent academic achievements. Students who have successfully been offered the course ofstudy (listed above) in any local public universities. Must not be bonded to or in receipt of any financial aidor rewards from other educational institutions, organizations orfoundations

HOW TO APPLYSend in with:Application form (contact Ms Siew Cheng)
Copy of applicant's IC and Curriculum VitaeCopy of the applicant's University Admission ResultCertified copy of applicant's results SPM/STPMA summary of applicant's major achievements/awards wonand participation in co-curricular activities

You may send in your applications through the mail to addressbelow:
KEN FOUNDATION No 6, Jalan Datuk SulaimanTaman Tun Dr. Ismail60000 Kuala LumpurTel.: 03-77279933 Fax.: 03-77288246

Contact person : Ms Evelyn Lau / Ms Siew ChengEmail : khb@kenholdings.com.my[1]All applications must reach our office latest by 15thJuly 2009
Only short-listed applications will be notified andinvited for an interview and / or test. Applications received after the above closing dates ornot in accordance with the above procedures/conditions or notproperly completed will not be considered.

Wednesday 13 May 2009

A visit to Klang prior to report in day!..

Hi guys.
I am doing my internship at SoonSoon Flour Mill at West Port. Here, I have written about my first day adventure to the company.

I and roads+signboards? We could never get along, unless I a have known the road for quite a while. I planned for an adventure, just the weekend before I was supposed to report in, to West Port. Saturday morning, still snoozing on bed, my old time friend, Arasu called me. What a coincidence, he was in KL for the weekend. He couldn't say no as I persuaded him to follow me. Since he too, needed my help, we compromised.

So sharp 1150pm, I arrived at his aunt's and we reached Klang close to 130pm. Port Klang was just 30mins away, instead we dropped by for lunch. Apart form the costly but tasty lunch, getting to West Port from Klang town, was quite amaze to me. Somehow, we made it, only till the port entrance, as a post pass is required to get into the port. On the way out of Pulau India, we identified a few eat outs and headed back to Klang town. It was then SHOPPING time!!.

And so, that was the first visit. I am sure there will be more interesting to write about my daily trips to Klang. We shall read together when I am done with it.

Tk cr..

KTM - Keretapi Tanah Melayu

Hi,

Finally guys, I found a topic which would be just nice to talk about.

KTM - Is it best to call it Keretapi Terlambat Malaysia or Keretapi Tanah Melayu sounds just fine?

Damn, ever since I started sulking about KTM's service, I have never seen it improved. What is happening to the service? If you live in Segambut, or Kepong, you'd understand and feel my cry. I remember my first day at work after my SPM examination in 2003, I was late by an hour! I wasn't able to board three trains that arrived at Segambut station. If you are saying I should have waited before 730 just to get to Bangsar by 845, then read further!! To add on, they never arrived on time, only in time for the next schedule. Two years later after my STPM examination, assuming things were much better with KTM, once again I was out down when I had to leave home by 730 just to make it to my office, by 845am, (this is the catch) at KL Sentral.

Now, that I am doing my internship at Klang, I have to leave home by 6am. This is kinda a adoptable but to bear with the fact that KTM's are still not on time, it is very difficult.
What is KTM's problem? Why isn't anyone seem to do anything about it? Once, Ex-PM, Dato Abdullah made a spot-check cum visit at a KTM station and was shocked to see the number of people who were disappointed by its poor service. Yet, things don't seem changed!

Will this be a never-ending cycle? In years to come, when the population has increased, especially in the city area, is KTM still going to claim, there isn't enough fund, can't find spare parts, waiting for the new coaches to arrive soon?

Wake up!!!