Shivaji Maharaj

Every town and village in Maharshtra has a statue of Chatrapathi Shivaji in a centrally located market place or chowk. The great leader is invariably depicted mounted on a horse with drawn sword, as if in readiness for imminent battle. These photos were taken early in the morning at Pandharpur.

These statues are as ubiquitous in Maharashtra as our own Arignyar Anna in Tamilnadu. But I do wish we had chosen a more picturesque person of whom to make an icon.

The Cutting Edge of Technology

It is believed that the Maratha Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was presented a sword by goddess Bhavani. The name of the Sword was ‘Chandrahaasa’. The Information Technology block at the GITAM University is Called Chandrahas and hasan image of the sword on the elevation as well as a statue of the Maratha King facing the entrance. I think this is meant to symbolize Cutting Edge Technology trhat has to be as sharp as Chandrahaas and as effective in overcoming obstacles. I relly admire the genius who has planned and executed this massive institution of higher learning with so much clarity and sensitivity.

Established in 1980, Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management (GITAM) is the dream child of an inspired group of eminent intellectuals and industrialists of Andhra Pradesh, India, led by popular parliamentarian Dr. M V V S Murthi, M.A., B.L., Ph.D. to set up a centre of learning in technology, management and medicine in the picturesque port city of Visakhapatnam. The vision of G The successful saga of GITAM University started with its establishment of College of Engineering. Responding to the expanding needs in the fields of technology, management and medicine, GITAM College of Management Studies, GITAM Institute of Foreign Trade, GITAM Dental College, GITAM College of Science and College of Pharmacy have been added to the ever growing list of GITAM Institutions. In these twenty seven successful years GITAM University has emerged as one of the most sought-after centers of professional education in the country.

About Hugs and Fools

Let a FOOL hug you but don't let a HUG fool you.

Shivaji is invited by Afzal Khan to his tent where Afzal plans to hug Shivaji and kill him with his tiger claws. But Shivaji is faster in plunging his dagger. The picture on the right has acaption that describes Shivaji as a terrorist. This needs to be understood from different perspectives. But the fact remains that Shivaji is still an Inspirational leader who is legendary for his bravery and cunning.