Girivedh is the name of the Photography Competition cum Exhibition held by Chakram Hikers. Girivedh is an attempt to create awareness among the general public about the decaying condition of many of our forts. It also helps to act as documentation evidences of their pristine glory thus preserving it as references to the future generations for years to come.
2007
Aerial Photography Exhibition
An aerial photography exhibition by distinguished photographer, Shri. Gopal Bodhe on the Maharashtra forts was held in the month of February 2007 for a week. Along with Chakram Hikers, it was jointly managed by Siddhishakti Publication. Shri Bodhe, is known for his aerial photography exhibitions on Mumbai and Goa,
The exhibition witnessed a rare combination of the aerial panoramic shots of the forts captured by the ace photographer Shri. Bodhe during his helicopter sorties for the Indian Navy. The ground shots were captured from the lenses of the members of Chakram Hikers. The exhibition saw Chakram Hikers ushering in its silver jubilee year.
Vice Admiral of the Western Regional Command of the Indian Navy Shri Sangram Singh Byce, PVSM, AVSM, NM inaugurated the exhibition in the presence of other prominent dignitaries like Abhijeet Patil, CEO, Raja Rani Travels, Bhushan Gagrani, MD, MTDC, Shri. Adhik Shirodkar, Senior Advocate.
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1997
With a view to showcase picturesque beauty in mountaineering and the natural wealth, Chakram Hikers organised Girivedh Competition cum Exhibition in Mulund. An overwhelming response was received at the event that indicated an active interest of general masses in the field of photography. The exhibition was inaugurated at the hands of Shri Gopal Bodhe, the ace photographer with Indian Navy.
Over 3000 visitors graced the exhibition making it a grand success. In his speech, Shri. Bodhe had congratulated the club on its agenda of documentation of the heritage of the state of Maharashtra in a unique manner.
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1986
This photography exhibition cum competition was conducted to help promote the hobby of photography, not only among its members, but also in the general public. This had generated lot of enthusiasm and participation from passionate photographers.
Mr. Shrikant Malushte, Mr. Shyam Manchekar, Mr. Vishwas Maurya and Mr. Vinay Paralkar, over the years have carved a niche for themselves in the area of photography. They provided their valuable time as judges and gave inputs to promote the hobby especially amongst the youth.
Girivedh – 86 also witnessed exhibition of noted nature photographer late Shri. G.N. Dandekar. This was just a miniscule effort to spread the work of an eminent personality among the masses.
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Chakram Dhamaka
For those craving for the perfect adrenalin rush in the mountains, Chakram Hikers offers you the Chakram Dhamaka. Open for general public, the Dhamaka is all about elevating your spirits and getting closer to the heaven. A power-packed activity of climbing and rappelling a lofty pinnacle in the Sahyadris is what Dhamaka promises to be. All you need is sheer determination and desire and Chakram Hikers assures to take you to the top with the help of experienced and professional climbers from the club.
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