October 2012 – it was the first year of Durga Puja without Ma being around and cajoling T and me to try coming back to Bengal at least for a week during the pujas. We had decided to go for a small trip to Kerala instead. Our three days trip had three places on our itinerary – the backwaters of Alleppey, the Chinese fishing nets of Kochi and the majestic waterfall of Athirapally.
Athirapally falls
Athirapally was our last destination before returning back to Mysore. When we drove down from Kochi through Challakudy to reach this place, we had only heard about this place because the movie ‘Ravana’ by Mani Ratnam starring Aishwarya Rai, Abhishek Bachchan, and Vikram was shot here. However, when we witnessed the 80 ft fall in front of our eyes and heard the sound that the water generated, we stood mesmerized.
Who am I?
An erstwhile banker turned blogger/writer/author.
Any qualifications?
A Post-Graduate degree in Chemistry followed by a second Post-Graduate Diploma in Management. I completed a one-year MFA in creative writing course from the Writer's Village University, U.S. in Dec 2020. Though I must admit that I am still trying to figure out how and when I can connect all these dots.
Have I done any real work?
If two years in market research, six years in banking as a branch head, three-plus years of blogging, writing, and publishing a book can be considered as real work, then yes!
Where do I live?
After spending life like a nomad for sixteen years in Delhi, Bangalore & Mysore, I am back to where it all started from - Kolkata.
My favorite things -
Books, coffee, travel, food, and my five-year-old son.
What is this blog about?
Through Sonia's musings, I intend to explore writing in various genres, create social awareness, spread laughter, and give words to emotions.
Anything for readers?
You can check out my book 'Deal of Death' on Amazon Kindle. If you like fast-paced thrillers, this Detective fiction introducing the woman sleuth, Raya Ray could turn out to be your perfect weekend read.
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41 thoughts on “The gigantic, majestic and mesmerizing waterfall”
Wow! Even I had visited Kerala a couple of years back. This waterfall is truly a sight to behold. That is a beautiful click shared by you 🙂 #readbypreetispanorama
As much as I love watching waterfalls, I find them extremely intimidating because of their force and their magnitude, especially the gigantic ones. My heart thumps with fright and awe! 🙂
You could check out the Tuesday Photo Challenge. I really enjoy the creativity of the host Frank. You will find the link in my post. And Athirapally waterfall is a gorgeous sight.
Kerala is one state that my husband and I explored during our five years of stay in Mysore. Infact even we went for our honeymoon to Munnar. Where in Kerala did you go?
Kerala has been on my bucket list for long. But now I want to wait for a couple f years, so that my boys are big enough to enjoy and remember parts of the trip for a longer duration
Wow! Loved the story behind the picture you’ve shared, Sonia. So glad you joined us and shared a slice of your life with us. Thanks dear. We look forward to your post this week as well. Here, do check out the linky for this week’s #wordlesswednesday: https://theskygirl.com/…/when-the-sea-beckoned…/ The linky is open for the next 6 days, so you have ample time. 🙂
Wow, that looks like a beautiful spot.
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It is indeed very beautiful. Thanks for reading.
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Awesome place. Wish to visit some day:)
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You will love it. Thanks for reading
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Majestic indeed . I can almost hear the water crashing down
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Mesmerizing view.
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Wow! Even I had visited Kerala a couple of years back. This waterfall is truly a sight to behold. That is a beautiful click shared by you 🙂 #readbypreetispanorama
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Oh it’s gorgeous. Thanks for reading.
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Awe inspiring!
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As much as I love watching waterfalls, I find them extremely intimidating because of their force and their magnitude, especially the gigantic ones. My heart thumps with fright and awe! 🙂
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I get the feeling. My mom used to say the same. But it looks gorgeous. Thanks for reading.
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Wow capture! I got a chance to visit this waterfall when I was in Bangalore. It was really mesmerizing and yes, Gigantic too.
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Thank you for reading Vartika
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You will love it. Thanks for reading.
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I missed it very narrowly twice. So at least planning to cover it in the next trip to Kerala
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You will love it. Thanks for reading.
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Now this is the first time I have heard about this waterfall and also this photo challenge!
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You could check out the Tuesday Photo Challenge. I really enjoy the creativity of the host Frank. You will find the link in my post. And Athirapally waterfall is a gorgeous sight.
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Thank you, Sonia. Will check it out. 🙂
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We had been to Kerala on out honeymoon. It was truly mesmerizing! & this waterfall looks Amazing..
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Kerala is one state that my husband and I explored during our five years of stay in Mysore. Infact even we went for our honeymoon to Munnar. Where in Kerala did you go?
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Allepy, Munnar & houseboat place.. One night in houseboat was memorable.
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Stunning picture. Can’t pinpoint why but waterfalls have so much charm.
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Wow!! It is simply majestic.
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Kerala has been on my bucket list for long. But now I want to wait for a couple f years, so that my boys are big enough to enjoy and remember parts of the trip for a longer duration
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You must plan a trip to Kerala. You are going to love the pace.
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Such kind of sights are a great treat to the eyes of the viewer.
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Majestic to say the least
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It is always lovely to see a cascading waterfall. Renders so much serenity to the surroundings.
Great pic!
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Wow! Loved the story behind the picture you’ve shared, Sonia. So glad you joined us and shared a slice of your life with us. Thanks dear. We look forward to your post this week as well. Here, do check out the linky for this week’s #wordlesswednesday: https://theskygirl.com/…/when-the-sea-beckoned…/ The linky is open for the next 6 days, so you have ample time. 🙂
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Wonderful to know about this great waterfall from Kerala…..nice shot Sonia..
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Wow really good information..
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