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Haven't we all written an essay on cow at some point in our childhoods?
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Needs a few more lessons on how to pout correctly! Image
The ultimate zoom! Image
They grew up together.
This sums up their story! Image
^^ Credit for above photograph is mentioned at the bottom of the photo, for those interested.
An eco-friendly, twin-engine ride, with TWO pairs of lovingly painted horns being flaunted for all that care to notice! Image
Playing with Bhole Baba in reckless abandon that is the hallmark of a much loved child! Image
This is it for the time being, folks.
Will add more if I come across any more such media.
🙏
Carrying on a bit more, here's a lovely video of a little child with an equally indulgent Gau Mata!
Sheer joy, I'd say!
(HT @amitmavgupta)
Besties!! Image
No couch .. No Problem!
#Indyeah!! Image
Fast asleep, in a welcoming lap! Image
With the Lord Himself incarnating as a gwala, what could possibly perturb the bovines in these lands?? Image
Everybody makes way for the Royal Enfield as the ad said, and of course the King of the Jungle as well!
Blessings of Distinguished Ancestors ALWAYS come in handy!

(HT @DoghliDuniya) Image
HOT DOG!
Quite literally!
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From WA:
Offerings are MANDATORY, for a safe journey ahead!
Anjani Putra WILL come by whenever the Lord's name is recited by the faithful!

(HT @mean_beast)
Little Monkey tries to save trapped kitten and when he fails, ANOTHER little Monkey, this time of the human form, comes by and willingly gets dirty. All this while, the original rescuer too keeps 'helping' her!
Elephant and the Jackfruit!
Perfect motivation to teach kids the importance of eating healthy!
Even the Mumbai locals slow down when four legged citizens are being lifted to safety!
He was an autorickshaw driver in his past life!
Just reliving his olden days all over again, this time without a driving license!
Girija - The world's first and only honourary Bear Submariner!
She remained a landlubber, though, and now a Light House keeps alive the memory of this pampered sailor! ImageImage
In case there was ever any doubt, I'll clarify it right here - Tigers have the right of way.
Each and every time!
Happy Birthday Rocky Dada!
You are indeed a lucky dog .. with such a distinguished 'Mitr Mandal'! Image
A family in Paralakhemundi bid a tearful goodbye to their pet dog, Anjali. Performed its last rites as per traditional rituals when it died at 17 yrs. Also took out a funeral procession.

(HT @krish_firefly)
Guru Kalam feeding an injured fawn in the deer park of Rashtrapati Bhavan, 27 June 2004.
He was in a different league altogether .. a soul much much more evolved than you and me.

(Photo from the Twitter handle of Rashtrapati Bhavan) Image
Raghopur, Bihar - A Mahout and his caretaker go for a swim in the Holy Ganga!
There are ALWAYS extra rotis for Gau Mata in lieu of her blessings!
Such a heartwarming video, this!
Ah!
Who can forget the unforgettable Kabootar Messaging Service before the advent of mobiles!!
कुछ लोग नारा लगा रहे थे 'राम मंदिर वापस लेना होगा' ..
तभी हुआ नंदी जी का प्रवेश!
We enforce traffic rules as well.
Especially the 'No overtaking from left side' wala rule!!
Peaceful Coexistence with wildlife is part of our culture. Lions & villagers seem quite happily adjusted with each other!
Best friends ..
Just want to keep on playing!!
Things that you keep learning about your own Nation!
I had absolutely no idea!
Thanks @Ajaychennai2 Ji 🙏 Image
बैल हमारा बाप है! Image
Bike Lessons! Image
Happy Nagpanchami!!
Faithful companions of fellow warriors!
Photograph: Mules carrying ammunition over a mountain pass during 1962 War! Image
How many of you have heard about Sepoy Pawan Doot?
He is the good luck charm for the valiant Kumaonis of the Kumaon Scouts Battalion! Image
'Vighnaharta' keeps a watchful eye over those who put their lives on the line day in and day out!
Bolo Om Gan Ganpataye Namah! Image
The art of camouflage for a sniper is a really critical requirement. Hence the guidance of 'experts' on local flora is ever solicited! Image
Before moving ahead, I'll just plug in this thread about #DogsOfWar here as well. It chronicles the four legged warriors that are at the forefront of securing our Motherland's borders!
King Sized beds are passe .. Bull Sized beds are the 'In Thing' these days! Image
Just realized I missed a curious onlooker in the background in this photo tweeted earlier in this thread!
I'm sure many of you would have missed him as well!
The Americans wouldn't even have dreamed about this methodology to load cargo in their aircraft!!

Photo: An elephant at an allied airfield in India loads an American C-46 during world war II. Image
Elephant power was quite well-utilized by the Americans while operating from India!
'Clean Energy' pioneers indeed!

Photo: An elephant pulling a Supermarine Walrus aircraft into position at a Fleet Air Arm station in India. Image
No wonder then that THIS scene too was witnessed in Indian skies not very long after independence! Image
Faithful Warrior Companions!
Photo: A British Indian Army Artillery unit with Elephants, sometime in or about 1905 Image
Fellow Indians, with full reverence for the Tricolour! ImageImage
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MUST watch the video and hear the commentary
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Bodies battered and minds shattered;
They carried on 'coz Victory mattered

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The heights stay frozen, not with ice;
But by their blood and sacrifice

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Sons and fathers, like you and me;
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I INSIST.Image
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