Random Photos

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My elder brother ,Vijay gets married. Kilimanoor Palace 1981

Vijay's son Sreejith's marriage. Chirakkal Kovilakom, April 2010


Large Chira (pond) belonging to Chirakkal Royal family, Kannur


Hot afternoon-from the room with a view- Palakkad ,30th April 2010

Cool evening- rain clouds seen from the same room- Palakkad, 30th April 2010-

Palakkad,South India
30th April 2010



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Sukumar said…
Mr.Murali,

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My best wishes to you !
8:45 pm
Sukumar said…
Mr.Murali,

Just visited your blog. Your first sentence 'stranger to myself' made me further. Interesting and informative - thats how I wish to summarise. Hope to read more in future.
Just to share with you, please check this site: www.liferesearchacademy.com

My best wishes to you !
8:45 pm
Meera's World said…
beautiful pictures:)
7:45 am
Murali RamaVarma said…
Dear 冠伶

Thank you.
6:53 pm
Murali RamaVarma said…
Dear Sukumar,

Thank you very much. Glad to see the website referred which I found quite informative.Let me go through in detail.

Kind regards,
6:55 pm
Murali RamaVarma said…
Dear Meera,

Thank you so much!
6:56 pm
Murali RamaVarma said…
Dear 財榮 ,

Thank you!
6:59 pm
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