The world is a fine place and worth
fighting for - Ernest Hemingway
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Back to Mountains and Memories Temple in Nanda Devi Sanctuary
Harish
Kapadia, was the leader of the Indian Mountaineering Foundation expedition which
trekked to the Nanda Devi Sanctuary, in June 2001. At the expedition base camp,
named Chaubata (meaning, meeting of 4 routes), a small stone
temple was constructed and dedicated to Goddess Nanda in memory of Lt.
Nawang Kapadia. All members and porters joined hands to collect stones and made
this small structure. Inside the temple we
offered and hanged a small bell, which is the usual offering given to Goddess
Nanda. This particular bell was specially given by Ms. Vinita Muni, a family
friend from Mumbai. Dr. M. N.
Sharma of the Indian Air Force (who was member of the team)
conducted the religious ceremonies and we offered prayers to inaugurate
the temple. This small temple would possibly recall the memories of Lt. Nawang
Kapadia to all who would visit the Sanctuary. Back to Mountains and Memories
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