I Shoot Hope Hindutva As A Message of Peace and Humanity

I Shoot Hope Hindutva As A Message of Peace and Humanity, originally uploaded by firoze shakir photographerno1.

Jai Shivaji Jai Bhavani

Jai Shivaji Jai Bhavani, originally uploaded by firoze shakir photographerno1.

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He founded the Hindu kingdom in the Deccan against all odds , fighting against the mighty Mughals.He inspired and united the common man to fight against the tyranny of Mughal ruler Aurangjeb, by inculcating a sense of pride and nationality in them.

At the age of 16, he took a pledge to establish a sovereign Hindu state.He clearly outstands all the rulers and generals of India by the exemplary life he lived and is thus respected by the entire cross section of Indians. Shivaji's military skills could be compared to those of Napolean.

He raised a strong army and navy, constructed and repaired forts, used gureilla warfare tactics,developed a strong intelligence network,gave equal treatment to the people from all religions and castes based on merit, and functioned like a seasoned Statesman and General. He appointed ministers with specific functions such as Internal security,Foreign affairs,Finance,Law and Justice,Religious matters,Defence etc.

He introduced systems in revenue collection and warned the officials against harassment of subjects.He thought ahead of times and was a true visionary.In his private life, his moral virtues were exceptionally high.His thoughts and deeds were inspired by the teachings of his mother Jijabai, his teachers, great saints like Dnyaneshwar & Tukaram and the valiancy and ideals of the Lords Rama and Krishna.

The tiny kingdom established by Chhatrapati Shivaji known as "Hindavi Swaraja" (Sovereign Hindu state) grew and spread beyond Attock in Northwest India (now in Pakistan)and beyond Cuttack in East India in course of time, to become the strongest power in India. After the death of Chhatrapati Shivaji & his son Sambhaji, their prime ministers or ‘the Peshwas' became the defacto rulers. The Peshwas and the Maratha Sardars (Chieftans) like Shindes of Gwalior, Gaekwads of Baroda & Holkars of Indore contributed to the growth of the Maratha Confederacy.

The history of India is incomplete without the history of Marathas and Shivaji is the nucleus of Maratha history. Shivaji has been a source of inspiration and pride to the past generations and will continue to inspire generations in future. We salute this legend and humbly dedicate this website to him.

www.chhatrapati-shivaji.com/

Hi Shan Konachi Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaja Chi

Hi Shan Konachi Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaja Chi, originally uploaded by firoze shakir photographerno1.

Shiv Jayanti Shiv Sena Shaka Bandra Hill Road

Shiv Jayanti Shiv Sena Shaka Bandra Hill Road, originally uploaded by firoze shakir photographerno1.

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I am very close t the functionaries of the Shiv Sena Shaka Bandra Hill Road Mr Sudesh Dubey and Shaka Pramukh Sandip Metkar and shoot Shiv Jayanti every year .. a daty of Pride for all in Maharashtra .

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj (1627-1680

He founded the Hindu kingdom in the Deccan against all odds , fighting against the mighty Mughals.He inspired and united the common man to fight against the tyranny of Mughal ruler Aurangjeb, by inculcating a sense of pride and nationality in them. At the age of 16, he took a pledge to establish a sovereign Hindu state.He clearly outstands all the rulers and generals of India by the exemplary life he lived and is thus respected by the entire cross section of Indians. Shivaji’s military skills could be compared to those of Napolean. He raised a strong army and navy, constructed and repaired forts, used guerrilla warfare tactics,developed a strong intelligence network,gave equal treatment to the people from all religions and castes based on merit, and functioned like a seasoned Statesman and General. He appointed ministers with specific functions such as Internal security,Foreign affairs,Finance,Law and Justice,Religious matters,Defence etc. He introduced systems in revenue collection and warned the officials against harassment of subjects.He thought ahead of times and was a true visionary.In his private life, his moral virtues were exceptionally high.His thoughts and deeds were inspired by the teachings of his mother Jijabai,teacher Dadaji Konddev,great saints like Dnyaneshwar & Tukaram and the valiancy and ideals of the Lords Rama and Krishna. The tiny kingdom established by Chhatrapati Shivaji known as “Hindavi Swaraja” (Sovereign Hindu state) grew and spread beyond Attock in Northwest India (now in Pakistan)and beyond Cuttack in East India in course of time, to become the strongest power in India. After the death of Chhatrapati Shivaji & his son Sambhaji, their prime ministers or ‘the Peshwas’ became the defacto rulers. The Peshwas and the Maratha Sardars (Chieftans) like Shindes of Gwalior, Gaekwads of Baroda & Holkars of Indore contributed to the growth of the Maratha Confederacy.The history of India is incomplete without the history of Marathas and Shivaji is the nucleus of Maratha history. Shivaji has been a source of inspiration and pride to the past generations and will continue to inspire generations in future.

We salute this legend and humbly dedicate this website to him.

www.chhatrapati-shivaji.com/

Poetizing The Soul of Photography Through a Blog

Poetizing The Soul of Photography Through a Blog, originally uploaded by firoze shakir photographerno1.

Bacchon Jaldi Karo Kal Mumbai Mirror Main Ana Hai

Bacchon Jaldi Karo Kal Mumbai Mirror Main Ana Hai, originally uploaded by firoze shakir photographerno1.

padosiyon ke bachon
ko thenga dikhana hai
jaffar bhai ko jalana hai
unke pas paisa hai
hamare pas idd ka photo hai
yeh unko batana hai
sare copies kharid kar
mohalle main batwana hai
basi eid ke din 'bhi eid
ka jashn manana hai
badi hadkar di bhai
unhe yeh samjhana hai

Hindu Aur Muslim Bhi Idd Manate Hain

Hindu Aur Muslim Bhi Idd Manate Hain, originally uploaded by firoze shakir photographerno1.

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The Media photographer Pratik Koli and a barefeet blogger of Mumbai Firoze Shakir wishing Idd Mubarak and Ganpati Bappa Morya..

This message is part of my thread Hope and Hindutva a Message of Peace ..on Flickr.

Living in peace as human beings is more important than making an issue of an individuals choice of faith or religiosity.

Pratiks being Hindu or me being a Muslim does not dent the spirit of our Indianness .. which is what matters at the end of the day.

jahan khuda hai
wahan bhagwan hai
kan kan main basa
wa insan hai
mahzab nahi sikata
lena kisi ki jan hai
lekin han hamare
bhitar bhi shaitan hai
sab bharatwasi
bhala koie hindu
ya sirf
musalman hai
hamara desh
se ranga hua
aman ka elan hai
ek dil
main sab ki jan hai

bharat desh mahan hai