Independence Day Parade on 04-Jul-2019

Got opportunity to attend Independence Day Parade, Towson MD USA. Had also attended National Independence Day Festival and Parade. Philadelphia, in 2015. A lot of enthusiasm and public participation showing their skills, vintage bikes and cars, showcasing of government departments in the parade which lasted for 2 hours. 

Holi Celeberations in Greater Baltimore Temple on 23-Mar-2019

Attended Holi Festival at Greater Baltimore Temple celebrated with a lot of enthusiasm. Well-organized event which followed after the arati and refreshments. Reminded me the holi celebrations in very traditional way in Mahad 3-4 years before.

Visit to USA in 2019

Currently in USA and plan to move around  to places around Baltimore and Washington DC.  A few rides on a bike are in the offfing - may be on Harley-Davidson. And also to spent some time with my daughter Priyanka and son-in-law Ankit.  It is good winter here and hope to see nice summer as well. A perfect timing to visit USA.

This post will share my experience  during this stay about places, exhibition, etc. :

With Paliwals, Shah and Pathaks in USA

Visit to Philadelphia on 04-July-2015

First outing to Philadelphia on the USA IndependenceLiberty_Bell, Philadelphia PA day after  reaching the USA on 02-July-2015. Fortunate to see the independence day parade and other celebrations in the town. Enjoyed the ambiance through out the day. Multi-cultural, multi-country colorful event with a lot of enthusiasm and fun.

Day-01-04 Trip to Konkan from 14-17 March, 2014

A 4-days' tour was done with Vijumama, Mami, Sadhana and myself in Konkan by Tavera.  BEing the month of March, the weather was not very aggressive. The tour is marked by observing holi festival which is quite famous and traditional in Konkan. Kashid beach the sea waves very strong and going into the thigh high water was also not safe.  Apart from Nagaon to Murud Janjira route, the Bagmangala to Dapoli route was very scenic and marked by snaky and narrow roads. 

Day-04 - Visit to Raigad and Holi in Mahad on 17-Mar-2014

Raigad Fort near Mahad is a hill fort situated near  the Mahad. The Raigad Fort was seized by Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and made it his capital in 1674 when he was crowned as the King of a Maratha Kingdom which later developed into the Maratha Empire, eventually covering much of western and central India.

Spent about 3 hours on the fort and could see the fort in detail as we used cable car to reach the fort top. The reminded all of us the glorious period of Chatrapati Shivaji who vehemently fought with the Mugals and the Shahis.