Shiv Sena President and photographer Uddhav Thackeray's recent tryst with the camera has resulted in a breathtaking aerial showcase of the state's grandeur -- from its forts, temples and natural wonders to the simplicity of its people
Shiv Sena President and photographer Uddhav Thackeray's recent tryst with the camera has resulted in a breathtaking aerial showcase of the state's grandeuru00a0-- from its forts, temples and natural wonders to the simplicity of its peopleIn his preface, Uddhav Thackeray waxes eloquent about the might and splendour of Maharashtra, which he gradually discovered while nurturing his passion for photography. Dedicating this compilation of rare, aerial photographs to his home state, on the 50th Jubilee celebrations of its statehood, Thackeray's coffee table book is a stunning visual chronicle, captured across a wide canvas.
Photographs and captions: Uddhav Thackeray
Maharashtra Desha, Uddhav Thackeray, Prabhodhan Prakashan with Amey
Prakashan, Rs 100. Available at leading bookstoresDivided into five sections, each is a spectacle. The state's imposing forts that outline its rugged topography, its spiritual and historic reminders, its people and new developments make for a never-seen-before visual canvas. The captions provide insightful nuggets about Maharashtra's icons and landmarks, the known and the forgotten. A glance of the acknowledgements page and the effort that went into creating this book becomes obvious; from the Ministry of Defense to the Western Naval Command as well as biggies in the Intelligence Bureau, Aviation, Law and Order and Police.
Did you know?The Paranda fort in Dharashiv, has a double decker fortification. Once the capital of the Nizams, it was captured by Shahajiraje in 1628. Parande is known for its 26 round ramparts with bunkers in the vicinity.
The Lonar Crater, in Buldhana was created as the impact of a meteorite colliding with the earth's surface, about 52,000 years ago. It is the second largest impact crater in basaltic rock and is filled, partially, with saline water.
Bhaucha Dhakka (Colaba Dockyard): A magnet of fishing trawlers,
teeming with people, the 'Bhaucha Dhakka' was named after Lakshman
Hari Ajinkya (popularly known as Bhau), who built it. It is now a famous
market for fresh catch from the sea.
The Colaba Lighthouse: Seen herein, in the glittering sunlight, is the
lighthouse of Colaba. Built in 1875, the lighthouse guides the sailors with
a powerful light having a reach as far as 30 kilometres
Racism is only an animal instinct
Anticipation of a better tomorrow: Sitting in a maze of life and death,
work and debt, the farmer awaits a good harvest, his sole saviour.
Vijaydurg (district: Sindhudurg): A key fort in the turbulent history
of the Marathas. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj fortified Vijaydurg with great
care and precision. An under-sea protective wall, which destroyed enemy
ships was the fort's chief feature. The picture underlines the fragile balance
between Vijaydurg and the sea.
