The Celestial Souls of Khambetka - Kindle Countdown Deal

                                             

                                               

  Dear friends,

What happens when one's wishes are not fulfilled in one’s lifetime?

Read on to experience it in my thrilling e-book titled The Celestial Souls of Khambetka. It is a collection of paranormal stories that will surely capture your imagination!

This book has received a 5 -star rating at www.goodreads.com.
Here's the link:
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/44653148-the-celestial-souls-of-khambetka#

A Kindle Countdown Deal will be on from 1st to 8th December, 2021, at www.amazon.com for this e-book. It will be available at a whopping discount, of 67% for just $ 0.99. You could peruse a free preview of the e-book at the website.

 

Here's the link : https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MNM7ZGP

Kindly purchase the e-book, read it and let me have your invaluable feedback. You could even peruse my other 15 novels. 

Kindly post all your reviews directly at www.amazon.com. 

Happy reading!

Thanks.
Priya

List of other books by the author,

Mrs. Priya Ramesh Swaminathan:

       The Enigma and other stories

       The Obsession

       The Mysterious Basement of Summer City (Prize-                                                         winning, debut novel)

       Wow! Wrong Number

       You Compromise, I Won’t!

       Unconditional Love in Exchange

       Just Not Meant For Marriage!

       The Byline and other stories

       A Good Old Rumor! and other stories
 The Trophy Wife
 Of Siblings and E-Friends 

      Dad's Great, Boys! (ebook only) 

                     (also available at www.draft2digital.com)

      God's Will

      Neha's Quest

S   Ghosts of the Past

     Shadows in the Dark - This book has received a 5 star rating at www.amazon.in.

 

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S All these ebooks and paperbacks have been released worldwide, and are  available at www.amazon.com and Amazon's other marketplaces.

 

My ebooks at other sites:

A Suitor for the Princess (radiantpriyasvision.blogspot.com)

The Love-addict (www.freeditorial.com)

No Mother-in-law, Please! has been serialized at www.wattpad.com. Read it for free and feel free to comment on or like it. 

Don't forget to read The Trophy Wife! (She doesn't like to be snubbed!) This book has received a 5 star rating at www.amazon.in.

This ebook is available for just Rs.70 at www.amazon.in. Kindly post the reviews at www.amazon.com. Thanks in anticipation. ☺😊☺Priya

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Let's make peace with our souls and free our spirits!

In keeping with this theme, may I suggest that all of us could volunteer for body-donation (dehadaan); the ultimate gift to mankind! 

Let's live on, long after we have gone from this planet...

My husband and I have pledged for dehadaan.

Priya

Learn to Speak Fluent English at Priya's Vision Academy

 Dear friends, 

                            English is a global language. It's an efficient and easy method of communication. In the current scenario, it is imperative that people learn to converse in perfect English, flawlessly. 

                            Whether it is a job interview, a group discussion, a presentation in office, delivering a speech, giving an interview to obtain a visa, participating in an elocution or story-telling contest, networking on social media or just conversing at office or with friends and associates, proficiency in English gives you an added edge.

                             For those who have studied through the vernacular medium, matching verbal skills with those from an English medium background could sometimes be problematic.

                             Then there are some professions like teaching, marketing, publishing, journalism (with specific reference to English dailies and magazines), digital marketing through social media, jobs in Multi-National Companies, various administrative services, etc. where speaking English fluently could make a great difference to your profile and help in career-advancement.

                              So, whether for professional purposes like advancement of your career or just for the joy of conversing fluently in a language apart from your mother tongue and the official Indian language (Hindi); you could consider enrolling for an Online Spoken English Course conducted by Priya's Vision Academy. 

                Speak English in Style  - Priya's Vision Academy Will Take You The Extra Mile!

                              Eagerly looking forward to your calls... Thanks in anticipation!

                                                                                                                                             Priya

                     The benefits would be as follows:

1. Individual attention.

2. Friendly teacher.

3. Lively interaction.

4. Several practice sessions.

5. Counseling.

6. Lots of fun!

                       Here are the details of the Online Spoken English Course:

Age groups: A.(5 to 10), B.(11 to 17), C.(18 and above).

Duration: 3 months 

Days: Twice a week. (A. Monday & Thursday , B. Tuesday & Friday, C. Wednesday & Saturday)

Timings: 1 hour

Total fees: Rs. 5000/- (payable through N.E.F.T, one day before course-commencement)

Mode of instruction: Online

Kindly note: The classes will be conducted subject to an enrollment of at least 5 students per batch.

A certificate will be awarded on successful completion of the course. 

So what are you waiting for? Grab this golden opportunity to learn and flourish!

Kindly contact: Mrs. Priya Ramesh Swaminathan           Mobile no. 9850019553

                          Proprietor,

                          Priya's Vision Academy

Priya's Vision Academy - Makes Your Life Blossom. 

                     

 

 

International Meatless Day - 142nd Birth Anniversary of Sadhu T.L.Vaswani

 

          

Image courtesy: https://sadhuvaswani.org/pages/sadhu-vaswani

        

       The great visionary, poet, writer and educationist Sadhu T.L. Vaswani, founder of the Sadhu Vaswani Mission, was born on 25th November, 1879.

          

          Today, his Mission has spread its wings far and wide. A staunch animal rights activist, he propagated the message of non-violence towards all living creatures. His birthday is celebrated world-wide as 'International Meatless Day' or 'International Vegetarian Day'. Several people pledge to observe this day, by abstaining from having non-vegetarian food.
               
           (By the way, why not make every day meatless?)

One of his most powerful messages was:

Religion - Let's talk of it less, practise more!

Still relevant in today's times!

My review on 'Darshan', as follows, had earlier been posted on www.tripadvisor.com.

 

Darshan - An interactive 3D show on Sadhu T.L.Vaswani's life and mission

          Yesterday, I visited Darshan, with my husband. Being an ex-student of the St. Mira's High School, I felt proud and was visibly moved when I experienced the aura of our school's Founder, Sadhu T.L. Vaswani. Indeed, his is a life to be emulated. The show was very inspiring, motivating and touching.
         

           Its venue is at the Sadhu Vaswani Mission's campus at 10, Sadhu Vaswani Path, Nr. G.P.O., Pune-1. The show incorporates a sound and light show, real-life mannequins, footage shot with models, tableaux with voice-overs; bringing to life the spiritual quest of Sadhu T.L.Vaswani's mission in life; and a simulated conversation with his disciple, Dada J.P.Vaswani. The visuals and acoustics are state-of-the-art and draw you into a divine experience.
           

          However, I felt that the show must include some of the achievements of the school and college too. It should also highlight all the humanitarian work carried out by the Sadhu Vaswani Mission, to make the layman aware of its yeoman service to humanity.
          

          Some more time should be allotted to visitors for the touch-screen info, as it is voluminous and will involve detailed reading. But overall, it was an overwhelming and sublime experience, one that we would like to repeat again and again. A must-watch!
          

          The timings of the show are from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The show's duration is 100 minutes. The last show is a fast-track one that runs for 60 minutes. The entry is free. It's open for visitors of ages 3 years and above.
          

          The premises are spic and span, green and peaceful. The founder's Samadhi nearby can be visited too. Excellent arrangements are available for the visitors, such as a waiting area with seating, washrooms and a wheel-chair facility for the infirm/handicapped persons. The staff is very courteous, patient and helpful.
          

          A book written by Sadhu T.L.Vaswani titled 'The Life Beautiful - A book of daily readings', is given to each visitor, free of cost, after the show. Visitors are requested to give their feedback in the visitors' register.
         

          Kindly visit the website www.darshan.net.in for more details.

         The copyright of this review is with Mrs. Priya Ramesh Swaminathan.

Good news! - Priya's Vision Academy offers content-writing and editing services

 Are you an aspiring writer struggling with words? Have you written a piece and would like to get it edited?

 Are you the owner of a website who would like to change the content on his/her/their website to grab more eyeballs?

 Are you a professional who would like to get his resume updated to perfection?

 Are you a business-owner who would like to get a brochure/pamphlet/advertising copy and/or blogs written by a professional writer?

 If your answer is a resounding "yes", LOOK NO FURTHER!

                Priya's Vision Academy offers professional content and copy-writing services.

                                                                            OR

Get your written material proofread and edited by me, to put your best foot forward!

The exceptions are stories and books, as I am always writing my own!

 With 32 years of experience as a creative writer, I assure you that I would expertly do the needful and ensure timely delivery!

ICC Studio, Pune - Art Master Show
Demonstrated Rock Art

 Kindly consider the following details:

•I have been a regular freelance writer since 32 years and have several published writings to my credit, in reputed magazines and newspapers like Woman's Era, Alive, Sakal Times, etc. and travel-related websites like www.tripadvisor.in.

•I have been among the top 10% of contributors to www.tripadvisor.com, from Pune.

•You could peruse my writings at my blog: uniquepriyasvision.blogspot.com.

  I have excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills. I teach content and creative writing too!

•I have published twenty books till date, of which seventeen have been published at Amazon. You could preview a free sample at www.amazon.com.

•I have an ad agency's experience too.

•I have won several writing contests, including one for my debut novel titled 'The Mysterious Basement of Summer City'. This contest was held by Vishwakarma Publications, Pune and my novel was adjudged as the second-prize winning entry.

•I have also won the third prize in an essay-writing contest organized by Garima Manch of the Indian Medical Association, Pune. (I.M.A.) for my essay on ‘Should self-defense be a part of the curriculum for girls?’

•Recently, I was awarded the ‘Writers’ Award Certificate’ by www.penfactor.com for my story titled The Baby-doll. I am a Science graduate and have a Post-degree, Degree in Communication and Journalism (B.C.J) from Pune University.

I assure you of original, interesting and impeccable blogs; besides their timely delivery. I look forward to a fruitful collaboration!

(Kindly look up my detailed profile on LinkedIn. Here’s the link:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/priya-swaminathan-77a50956/)

            Please refer to the following two websites that display premium content published by writers; which have independently selected my stories.

·         1.https://connection.ebscohost.com/   

This is a U.S.A based, search engine host for premium written content, published in publications world-wide. The writings are made available to members of local libraries that have this connection with them.

·         2.www.contify.com

This website provides premium published content pertaining to various industries, such as advertising, etc.

 

I’ve authored 20 books:                             : (17 Kindle e-books and 16 paperback books available at www.amazon.com and all of Amazon’s marketplaces, worldwide.)

                                                                          List of books published:

                                                                         1. The Enigma and other stories (3-star rating received at www.goodreads.com.)

                                                                         2. The Obsession

                                                                         3. The Mysterious Basement of Summer City (It was adjudged as the second prize-winning entry in a novel-writing contest organized by Vishwakarma Publications, Pune) 

                                                                         4. The Byline and other stories

                                                                         5. A Good Old Rumor! And other stories (3-star rating received at www.goodreads.com.)

                                                                         6. Wow! Wrong Number

                                                                         7. You Compromise, I Won’t!

                                                                         8. Unconditional Love in Exchange

                                                                         9. Just Not Meant for Marriage!

                                                                       10. The Celestial Souls of Khambetka

                                                                                (5-star rating received at www.goodreads.com.)

                                                                       11. Of Siblings and E-friends

                                                                       12. Dad’s Great, Boys! (Also available at    www.draft2digital.com)

                                                                       13. God’s Will

                                                                       14. The Trophy Wife (contest entry 2019)

                                                                              (5-star rating received at amazon.in.)

                                                                       15. Neha’s Quest

                                                                       16. Ghosts of the Past

                                                                       17. Shadows in the Dark

                                                                       18. The Love- addict – published on the website www.freeditorial.com (contest entry)

                                                                         19. A Suitor for the Princess – Blog

                                                                          www.radiantpriyasvision.blogspot.com 

                                                                       20. No Mother-in-law, Please! – www.wattpad.com      

 Stories published on these websites:        www.womansera.com

                                                                      www.penfactor.com

                                                                      https://blog.reedsy.com.

                                                                      https://connection.ebscohost.com

                                                                      www.contify.com

  Blogs:                                                         www.uniquepriyasvision.blogspot.com

                                                                      www.radiantpriyasvision.blogspot.com

  Websites to which I contribute:          www.tripadvisor.com

  (Travelogues, reviews                           www.holidayiq.com

   Articles, stories, poems)                      www.sakaaltimes.com

                                                                 www.womansera.com

 Kindly contact:

Mrs. Priya Ramesh Swaminathan                                                           Mob. 9850019553

Proprietor, 

Priya’s Vision Academy, 

Pune                                  

                                     PLEASE NOTE:  THIS IS NOT A JOB OFFER!                                                                     

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P.S. If you desire to be a master of the written word, you could even opt to enroll for my Creative Writing Classes-cum-workshops! Kindly note that you must have a good command over the language and a fertile imagination!

        You could find all the details in my earlier blog-post dated 7th September, 2021.

Modhera’s Sun Temple – Brilliant Architecture!

 

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Priya Ramesh Swaminathan

Pune, India133 contributions

 

Modhera’s Sun Temple – Brilliant Architecture!

Feb 2020

 

We hired an auto to travel 105 kms. from Ahmedabad to Mehsana (Modhera). This superb Sun Temple was built in the 11th century A.D. by the Solanki King Bhimdev I. It has a rectangular step-well/tank in the front, known as Rama kund, which has impeccable geometric design. A wooden railing has been erected around the step-well to protect people from unwittingly falling into the tank.There is a Sabha Mandap, a connecting passage known as Antaraal and the Garbhagruha or the sanctum sanctorum. The walls, pillars, columns and exteriors of the Sabha Mandap and the Garbhagruha are heavily carved with intricate life forms of deities, celestial beings and animals. Twin pillars, again meticulously carved, stand guard in front of the temple. The shikhara of the temple had been destroyed during a Mughal invasion. The Sun Temple, like the one at Konarak, doesn’t have any idol in its sanctum sanctorum which is closed. Legend has it that while returning from Sri Lanka, along with his wife Sita, Lord Rama performed a yagna at this site, to cleanse himself of his sin of killing a Brahmin – Ravana, a devout Shaivite. Since this ritual was performed by a Modh Brahmin, the site/village was named as Modhera.Lord Shiva’s temple stands beside the Sun Temple. Fresh flowers bedecked the Shivaling. A museum with unique specimens of carving, provides us an insight into our rich cultural/architectural heritage.A toilet block stands behind this museum.Tourist buses are needed to visit this unique spot.

Written on 15 March 2020

 

The copyright of this review belongs to Mrs. Priya Ramesh Swaminathan. 

 

This review has been published at www.tripadvisor.in.