The route from Kargil to Srinagar is breathtakingly beautiful.
But … the region around is also home to the toughest terrains, harshest weather and is always in the Line-of-Sight of the enemy!
[This is the Zoji La or the Zoji pass at a height of 11575 feet on this route (NH1) - extremely narrow, often closed during winter and just passing through it can give most goosebumps. People actually said prayers when we were passing through this one!]
And yet, the Soldier stands undeterred, ever ready to give his today for our tomorrow.
It is in honour of their kind who fought at such peaks during the Kargil War and won it, that today is celebrated as ‘Kargil Vijay Diwas‘ . [We were there in Kargil last year for the celebrations, you can read the post here]
Take a minute to remember them all, and their kith and kin,
And say a prayer for their well-being.
Jai Hind Ki Sena!
Ohhh I am so happy to be first on this one yeas..
Yaad unhen bhi kar lo jo khade hain seena taan ke.. so that we sleep calmly..
Swaram you have a beautiful good heart don’t change ever..
My hats off to them the soldier..
Am so glad u r first too Bik, bcoz I know how much u can relate with me on this
Thank u so much
Swaram – i totally agree with Bik – You have a BEAUTIFUL and pure heart! I bow to you too!
I don’t know that, but am sure you guys are the sweetest!:)
so very true! Thanks for this wonderful post!!
‘the Soldier stands undeterred, ever ready to give his today for our tomorrow.’ – so true. The pictures say how bad the area is, Swaram. Thanks for the post. Jai Hind!
Totally Sandhya. The vehicle was wobbling around and it was with great difficulty that even one vehicle could pass through!
lovely post Swaram…I got goosebumps honestly!
Hugs RM!
Jai Hind ki Sena ! Exactly my emotions today !
I have always admired our army but after I visited the hall of fame in Leh I came out numb .. we can not even imagine the sheer magnitude of the sacrifice our jawans have done for us .. its awe inspiring and very very humbling !
Exactly Ruch! I cud nt stop shedding tears at that place
So touching.
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Thanks much … such a pleasant surprise that
Will be there soon!
These people are the REAL heroes. And yet we blindly give adoration to cinema actors, celebrities etc.
These are the people who deserve a standing ovation, our absolute adoration and support…..
They are the reason we continue to live a normal life where we are….
Hmmmm
Having studied and grown up in Border Security Force campus..i have witnessed the emotions, the sacrifices, the fears, the smiles, the pride and what not….They trully are THE HEROES. Day in and day out standing ready to guard us and make sure we have a peaceful life.
SALUTE and BOW to them today and every single day!
Absolutely! And u r so lucky to be a part of the life there
I second Ashwathy on this.
A salute to the Jawans!!!
*Salute*
Hi,
Just want to say, I really liked Your photos of Kargil Vijay Diwas 2011, Was looking for photos on this occasion and by chance i stumble on your blog, I have uploaded them on MP.net here:
http://www.militaryphotos.net/forums/showthread.php?89961-Indian-Armed-Forces/page457
Really Nice Photos Again..
Kunal Biswas
Salutes to them! Amazing pictures Swaram…Seeing these pictures, I actually had goosebumps, and tears running through my eyes!
Hugs Vaish!
Hi Swar, Thanks for such wonderful pictures and thoughts..
Think ‘Indian Army’ and I invariably think of you
My thoughts were with you when I was watching the news footage of Vijay Diwas celebrations across the country..
Awww I don’t deserve that may be, but u made my day by saying that Priya
Thank u so much!
wow!
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