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Asthi Srunkhala

Asthi Srunkhala [Cissus-quadrangularis]

Cissus quadrangularis [1] has a long leaf less stem with fleshy, glabrous, much contracted at the nodes, quadrangular, tendril climber. Young branches are winged, broadly ovate leaves, denticulate and glabrous, truncate or cuneate at the base. Some aerial roots arising from the nodes grow downwards and strike the soil. Small greenish flowers in shortly peduncled cymes with spreading umbellate branches. It is probably native to India or Sri Lanka, but is also found in AfricaArabia, and Southeast Asia. It has been imported to Brazil and the southern United States [5]. . . . . . . . .

A special case study with Asthisrunkhala Taila in Osteoporosis

In 1998, when I am working with ALNRaoAyurvedicMedicalCollege, Koppa, Mr. A. Ramesh Rao, Chairman sent a patient to me. When I examined it is diagnosed case of Osteopenia and the patient is under contemporary treatment for more than 1 year. Osteopenia symptoms include Back pain along with pricking pain in long bones. I apply Ayurveda principles – as Vatahara and Asthiposhana and preapare the Asthisrunkhala + Bala taila for Matravasti. The 40ml of Matravasti is added with 1gm of Shankha Bhasma for 15 days. The result is astonishing apart from the symptomatic relief the BMD is normal at the 16th day. Later on several cases were treated on the same basis.  [Read more]

Dr.KSR Prasad Presentations

Ayurmitra Dr.KSR Prasad at http://www.technoayurveda.com 

On request all Presentations and Papers by Ayurmitra Dr. KSR Prasad is pooled here. Follow Technoayurveda Ayurmitra Dr.KSR Prasad on Slideshare

  1. Ayurveda Atyayika Chikitsa
  2. Avenues for Research & updates in Ayurveda
  3. Opportunities & Obstacles in Ayurveda
  4. Unveiled Scientific Facts of Ayurveda
  5. Chikitsa Interpretation of Agni
  6. Clinical importance of Pittadhara Kala
  7. Ambrosia for Youthful Longevity
  8. Vajikarana & Sexology
  9. Rasaaushadhi In Geriatric / Aphrodisiac Practice
  10. Vajikarana – The Ancient Semen Farming, (Eugenics) / Sexology
  11. Application of Vajikarana & Rasayana in clinical practice -2009
  12. Science and technologies of Samsodhana karma
  13. Validation of Vasti for futurity
  14. Aushadha Sevana (Applied Medicinal Intake)
  15. Ayurveda Today for Managing Tomorrow
  16. Ayurveda Nutriceuticals in Genitourinary Tract disorders or Mirror
  17. Excellence of Rasaaushadhi In Ayurveda Practice1
  18. Excellence of Rasaaushadhi In Ayurveda Practice2
  19. Madhumeha (Diabetes) Management
  20. Impotency – A Birds Eye View
  21. AETIOPATHOLOGY OF MADHUMEHA
  22. Bhutagni in Liver 
  23. Impregnable mind in somatic pathology
  24. Management of Pranavaha srotas Diseases “Ayurvedic Pulmonology”
  25. Anaemia Control through Ayurveda
  26. Conceptual study of Mootravaha Srotas
  27. Beautake- A Symposia on cosmetology
  28. Gender Specific diseases of Ayurveda W.S.R. to Male Erectile Dysfunction
  29. Abhyanga – An external Oilation therapy – (MASSAGE)
  30. ROLE OF AYURVEDIC SYSTEM OF MEDICINE IN AIDS
  31. APPRAISAL OF VAMANA – AN ENDOTOXIN EXPULSION THERAPY
  32. Vamana – A scientific approach
  33. Dhanyamla Bahiparimarjana
  34. Scenario of Panchakarma standardization
  35. Rakta Pittam
  36. Identifying and managing “Manyasthambha” (Cervical spondylarthritis)
  37. Uttara Vasti in Male – A scientific approach
  38. Moordhni Taila chikitsa
  39. Introduction to Kshudra Kusta (11) & Vicharchika with its management
  40. Terminology of Kayachikitsa
  41. VASTI IN DIFFERENT PARTS OF BODY KATI VASTI AND UROVASTI
  42. Jara Shastra::A study of Dhatupaka
  43. Avrutavata and its Chikitsa
  44. Issues of Neuro ageing -Text
  45. Issues of Neuro ageing -PPT
  46. Encrypted Ayurveda to Decrypted Evidence-txt
  47. Phytonomy-Plant Anatomy
  48. Wow Breast Oh Bra 4 U
  49. Pumsavana – Choice of child 
  50. Clean off Madhumeha vis-à-vis Diabetes with Sadabahar  / Vinca rosea
  51. Queen of Herbs – ASPARAGUS (Shatavari) as Multi target Drug

Astrology – Jyotisham / Others

  1. Vaidya Jyotisham – AstroMedicine
  2. Quest for Key in Astro-Medicine
  3. Astrology Utility in Patient Care
  4. Result of Quest
  5. The Message form Water
  6. yoga templets 

Periodical Publication
Amruta Bindu Issue-01 Issue-02  Issue-03 Issue-04 Issue-05 Issue-06&07 Issue-08 & 09   Issue-10 & 11 (10&11mirror)
Amrita Chikitsa Vani - Jan 2009 - Feb2009

A progressive review of Sandhana kalpana (Biomedical fermentation): An advanced innovative dosage form of Ayurveda

Anand Chaudhary1, Neetu Singh1, Madhuri Dalvi2, Asmita Wele2

Sandhana kalpana (biomedical fermented formulations) are one of the best dosage forms of Ayurveda in practice since thousands of years. In order to prepare these medicaments, certain sets of conditions are prearranged, which lead to fermentation. Thus, products bequeath with self-generated ethyl alcohol, which potentiate these preparations (Asava–Arishta), pharmaceutically and therapeutically. Commonly, medicinal and commercial components of these formulations are prompting many researchers to contribute in manufacturing, quality control, safety, and efficacy of these formulations. To cope up with this, literature related to Asava–Arishta has been surveyed from the Vedic period to recent publications of Government of India, ie, Ayurvedic Formulary of India, and presented briefly here. In this review paper, we have discussed pioneering facts such as nature and amount of carbohydrate, type of containers, optimum temperature, variety and relevance of initiator of fermentation, manufacturing, regulatory rules, and business aspects of Asava-Arishta. After going through this basic information, any academician or researcher may show a way to further strengthen this dosage form. [Read more]

Critical review on the pharmaceutical vistas of Lauha Kalpas (Iron formulations)

Virupaksha Gupta K. L., Pallavi G.1, Patgiri B. J., Galib, Prajapati P. K.

Iron is one among the major metals present in the earth’s crust and is essential for sound sustenance of human body. Its deficiency leads to various health ailments. Contemporary medicine advises iron supplements in iron defi ciency anemia. Ayurvedic classics also quote signifi cant information about administration of iron. Lauha Kalpas are the unique compound herbo-mineral formulations where iron (Lauha) is used as a major ingredient. Relevant literature (Bhaishajya Ratnavali, Charaka Samhita, Rasendra Sara Samgraha etc.) reviewed to gather information about Lauha Kalpas. Critical analysis of these Lauha Kalpas reveals that ancient seers administered iron in a better acceptable form. Unlike popular understanding these are not only Khalviya preparations; but Churna (powders), Avaleha (confectionaries), Rasakriya (solidifi ed decoctions), and Putapaka (incinerated) form of preparations are also found. Apart from solid dosage forms, semisolid dosage forms
mentioned in classics are very much useful. Unfortunately most of the formulations are not found in the market. Hence Pharmaceutical fi rms may bring these unique dosage forms in to the market to supply the healthcare needs of the community. It is interesting that iron preparations are used in Ayurveda in different medical conditions apart from anemia (Pandu). This leaves a scope for further researches on different dosage forms of iron and their indications. [Read more]

MEDIA FOR SHODHANA

EFFECT OF DIFFERENT MEDIA FOR SHODHANA ON PHYSICO-CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF GUGGULU

  • Rajput Anurag Singh, Final Year Scholar
  • De Subrata, H.O.D. Pharmaceutical Chemistry Lab.
  • Choudhary Anand Kumar, Lecturer – Dept. of Rasa Shastra Bhaisajya Kalpana & Drug Research, I.P.G.T. & R.A., G.A.U., Jamnagar
Introduction:Ayurveda is science, which protects and perpetuates the human life in a healthier way. For fulfillment of this purpose “Tetrod” i.e. Vaidya, Aushadha, Rogi and Paricharaka, have been described by our great sages, Aushadha (drug) being the primary tool of Vaidya for combating various ailments. These Aushadha are prepared by different processing techniques applying to the crude drugs to get the desired effect. This processing results in transformation of good pharmacological action to that of substance. These pharmaceutical processes are called “Samskaras”.Behind all the Samskaras Shodhana has its prime importance because it is the Shodhana by which we can use all the substances as a medicine (Aushadha) from herbal to mineral in origin even though they are having many toxic effects. So it is our prime duty to establish the fact that what type of physico-chemical changes occurring substance after the Shodhana process.Standardization of Ayurvedic formulations and their manufacturing processes are the need of present hour. So one can check adulteration, identify the spurious material, improve the quality of drugs and maintain the uniformity of the products in different batches. In this way only Ayurvedic drugs can be made acceptable worldwide.The present study was undertaken to find out the effect of different Shodhana media on properties of Guggulu. Shodhana of Guggulu was carried out by using two different media viz. Triphala Kwatha and Gomutra and 3-3 batches of each type of Suddha Guggulu have been prepared all the samples i.e. raw material, Triphala Shodhita Guggulu and Gomutra Shodhita Guggulu were analyzed by employing various physical, chemical spectrophotometric and chromatographic methods. Vati were prepared from the two Shodhita Guggulu samples and were also analyzed. The analysis and comparison of the data revealed interesting difference in the properties of two Shodhita Guggulu samples.
SHODHANA PROCESS

First picked up foreign impurities like Stones, Wood and Bark pieces etc., from the Raw Guggulu, then it was dissolved in liquid media i.e. Triphala Kwatha and Gomutra and allowed to stand for 2-3 hours. Later it was rubbed with hands and was filtered. Then it was kept over the Gas-stove on low heat, and was stirred continuously till it becomes semisolid mass (Avalehvat). After that it was transferred to oven setted at 800c temperature and dried till Vati can be made. Then it was pounded in Imam-Dasta by adding little amount of Go Ghrita till it turns to homogenous soft mass after that Vati was prepared.ANALYTICAL DATA OF SHODHANA MEDIA

a)      Triphala Kwatha:

pH Value T.S.C Sp. Gravity Reaction with Litmus Paper
Bat. 1 3.1-3.4 11.92% 1.0434 Acidic
Bat. 2 App. 4 9.48% 1.065 Acidic
Bat. 3 App. 4 11.317% 1.0482 Acidic

Above table shows that pH of Triphala Kwatha was around 4, and reaction was acidic with litmus paper, simultaneously Total Solid Contents was found around 10%.b)      Gomutra:

pH Value T.S.C Sp. Gravity Reaction with Litmus Paper
Batch- 1 4.5 (about) 3.32% 1.0177 Amphoteric
Batch- 2 7-8 5.444% 1.0207 Alkaline
Batch- 3 App. 6 6.075% 1.0273 Amphoteric

Table shows that pH of Gomutra was variable and interestingly the reaction with litmus paper was found Amphoteric in two samples, here Total Solid Contents was found 4-6%.This Total Solid Contents of both the Shodhana media plays a great role in the yield.

YIELD IN DIFFERENT BATCHES

Triphala Kwatha Shodhana Guggulu:

Yield (gm) Ext.  Part Increased in Yield %
Batch-1 1270 793.2 27%
Batch-2 1070 690.8 02%
Batch-3 1270 817.32 25%

Gomutra Shodhana Guggulu:

Yield (gm) Ext.  Part Decreased in Yield %
Batch-1 850 718 12%
Batch-2 940 722.24 06%
Batch-3 960 717 04%

When the Shodhana of Guggulu performed by Triphala Kwatha the yield tends to increased by 20-25% on the contrary when Shodhana done by Gomutra the yield tends to decreased by 6-7%.This increased in yield of Triphala Shodhita Guggulu is due to the Total Solid Contents of Triphala Kwatha.COMPARATIVE ANALYTICAL DATA OF SAMPLES

Raw Guggulu T.S.G. Average G.S.G. Average
L.O.D. 8.16% 9.256% 8.921%
Total Ash 11.845% 6.876% 14.948%
Total Acid insoluble Ash. 6.15% 1.08% 1.66%
Volatile Oil Contents 0.8% 0.2% 0.5%
Methanal Ext. 46.18% 36.41% 30.1%
Water Ext. 38.35 65.39 51.60
DISINTEGRATION TIMEFor the clinical trial on the patient of Medo Roga Vati were prepared from both the Shodhita Guggulu.The disintegration time plays an important role in its therapeutic efficacy so the disintegration time of both samples were determined and it was found to be more than one hour in Triphala Shodhita Guggulu Vati but considerably less in Gomutra Shodhita Guggulu Vati i.e., 25 minutes.
U.V. SPECTROPHOTOMETREIC STUDYSlide shows the U.V. spectra of different samples. Both Raw Guggulu and Triphala Shodhita Guggulu show two absorption peaks at 324 nm. & 232 NM. The U.V. Spectra of  the Gomutra shodhita Guggulu shows one absorption peak at 223 NM.It is clear from comparative U.V. spectra that both Raw and T.S.G. samples shows similar patterns while the pattern of G.S.G. is different suggesting difference in their chemical composition.
THIN LAYER CHROMATOGRAPHYT.L.C. of Methanol extract and volatile oil of the sample were carried out by using Taulene, Ethyl Acetate 93:07 as solvent system. U.V. radiation and Vanillin Sulphuric Acid / Anisaldehyde Sulphuric Acid was used for detection.
T.L.C. OF METHANOL EXT. UNDER LONG WAVE U.V.This slide shows similar pattern while after spraying with Vanillin Sulphuric Acid the pattern differs.
T.L.C. OF VOLATILE OIL UNDER LONG WAVE U.V.T.L.C. of Volatile oil under long wave U.V. show considerable difference in the pattern. After spraying with Anisaldehyde Sulphuric Acid also shows difference among the pattern.The pattern of the two Shodhita samples is very similar and some of the spots observed in Raw Guggulu found to be absent in both the Shodhita Guggulu.
Conclusion:-Present study was carried out with an aim to find out whether there is any difference in Guggulu samples purified by using different media. The data reveals that there is difference in yield, in disintegration time of vati prepared and physico-chemical properties of the samples.The comparative pharmacological and clinical study under progress, initial clinical observation showed difference in therapeutic effect in both the Shodhita Guggulu samples. 

International Congress Ayurveda 2000

  • International Congress Ayurveda 2000
  • Vaidya Ram Manohar

Ayurveda 2000 was unveiled on 28th January, 2000. The 3-day Conference was organized by Sowparnika Ayurvedic Foundation for Research Health & Education (SAFRHON), along with Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi Viswa Mahavidyalaya, Banaras Hindu University, Sri Ramachandra Medical College & Research Institute and the Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan.

International Congress Ayurveda 2000 (ICA2000) was conducted at Kamarajar Arangam from January 27th  to 30th  2000 under the auspices of … [Further Reading]

Sanjeevini-1999

Sanjeevini – Conference on Ashtanga Ayurveda

On the 3rd and 4th of April 1999, Moodbidri, the small upcoming town ofSouth Canarabecame the center of attraction for the lovers of Ayurveda. [FurtherReading]

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TO HEAL IS DIVINE

To heal is divine. Healing is the greatest of the professions. In fact greater than the search for the self. Presently the prevailing Scenario is where the Problems are faced most often on a case to case basis without addressing the root cause. The World Outside  is the Reflection of the World Within. We are what we think we are; and what we think determines the nature of the world around for us.

ROLE IDENTIFICATION: In the complexity of human needs, wants and duties it becomes essentially important for one to define a role for oneself to aid one’s own and others development in the right direction. The world and the classes of people can be explained in the following categories largely.

  • Leaders (Cause or Purpose to sustain)
  • Leaders (Finance to sustain)
  • Enterpreneurs (Provide for needs, organise, utilise opportunities, Direct)
  • Enterpreneurs (Power to sustain)
  • Professionals (Needs & Skills to Sustain)
  • Common Man

Minimum awareness of realities and laid out laws to follow or Indulgences to sustain – His state is like the Boat in aStormySea, till he discovers the direction from within.

A FOLLOWER CAN ONLY BE A SCAVENGER

It is important for the professionals to come forward and be the leader and live for a higher vision ‘bahujana hitaya, bahujana sukhaya’.

The Present Education System is and outdated verison of the Western Education System we are left looking up to others since we have been taught and we have learnt to simply follow. This system teaches systems, procedures and steps since this is what may be initially required to develop the basic skills yet this system is incapable of developing human skills of sensitivity, wisdom, intuitive faculties and such that make a person a leader. This system trains one to be the user not a creator or provide direction. This system lacks a basic internal machinery that can streamline as updations and additions are introduced, this system is not geared to minimise basics and provide more of experiential knowledge. This system is not equipped to provide experience within. For example how can one gain the experience of operating on 10,000 eyes simply by operating on a stimulated eye? Or how a single real life experience can help in gaining of experiences of a lifetime.

All that tastes sweet is not necessarily nectar yet nothing is to be rejected; all that is created is to be identified, organised and utilized.

The present system is not geared to encourage creativity; the maxim followed is “GUILTY TILL PROVED INNOCENT” whereas we have traditionally developed the approach “HATE THE SIN NOT THE SINNER” its time we recognized the reality and live for it.

A popular and a more contemporary saying says that “BEING AGGRESSIVE IS ALOTLESS RISKY IN THE END. ARE YOU GOING TO EAT YOUR LUNCH OR HAVE YOUR LUNCH EATEN FOR YOU”. Its time we asserted ourselves and reorganized things, no one is going to work or can work for us.

YOGA IS INTEGRATION this integration has to manifest in day to day lifestyle. The present attention has to begin shifting from “HOW CAN WE AFFORD HEALTH CARE?”  To “HOW CAN WE MAKE HEALTH CARE MORE AFFORDABLE?”

ANATOMICAL REALITIES

This body is impermanent and has various realtime realities. Yoga provides the means and empowers people to live without the pitfalls that normally would face and thus helps one to navigate through life like a ship in stormy and rough seas.

YOGA  IS THE SCIENCE OF INNER EXPERIENCE, YOGIC KNWOLEDGE IS EXPERIEINTIAL KNOWLEDGE

  • YOGA PROVIDES MEANS FOR PEOPLE TO FIND THEIR OWN WAY OF CONNECTING WITH THEIR TRUE SELVES THUS MANIFESTING HARMONY AND CAUSING COMPASSION TO EMERGE WHERE HITHERTO THERE HAS BEEN NONE
  • YOGA IS THE ART OF MANAGEMENT OF THE DECADENCE
  • TANTRA IS THE PATH OF TOTAL TRANSCENDENCE WHERE ONE CAN HAVE THAT EXEPRIENCE INSPITE OF ANY BARRIER

YOGA -Shows The Way to help people follow the Yamas & Niyamas that are essential for a healthy life and a healthy society.

Yoga helps provide solutions for social, political and even economic problems through the intuitive experiential knowledge developed within. Yoga is the panacea for the physical as well as social problems and hurdles that one faces day to day.

YOGA  is the Very Alphabet of Life. It is the Sole Subject of Life, the Essence & Spirit of Life. Yoga is the very Culture – The Life itself.

PRANA  is the subtle energy within that governs all our functions. All our actions determine the state of our Prana. Awareness directs Prana and heals. Increase in Prana helps Yogic Practices manifest spontaneously.

Regular Yoga Practice helps necessary practices to manifest when all else efforts and even the cumulative knowledge fails.

Yoga has an important role in any field of life just as education has in ones success.  As it not only helps to develop health but also direction and creativity and thus helps realize the knowledge from within.

Amrita Samyoga-2

201-Traditional knowledge systems of Medicine – A Case Study of Traditional Folk Healers (Gunis in Rajastan), K.Kishan Rao, Centre Head and Coordinator, Gram Seva Kendra, National Council of Rural Institutes (NCRI), Ministry of HRD, Govt. of India, Hyderabad [Read more]

202- IPR and Traditional Medicines, R.S.PRAVEEN RAJ, Scientist – IP Management & Technology Transfer, NIIST-Thiruvananthapuram(CSIR), r.s.p.raj@gmail.com [Read more]

203 – Pain & Palliative Care, Dr.R.Rahul Lakshman, Lecturer, Dept.of Pain & Palliative Medicine, AIMS, Kochi  [Read more]

204 – INITIATIVES OF GRAM SEVA KENDRA, (A constituent unit of NCRI) For Promotion of Traditional Knowledge Systems, Dr.I.Sreenivasulu, Project Officer, NCRI, Hyderabad[Read more]

205 - Excellence in traditional eye care systems, Dr.N.P.P Namboothiri, Managing Director & Chief Physician, Sreedhareeyam Ayurvedic Eye Hospital and Research centre, Koothattukulam [Read more]


Amrita Samyoga-1

We cannot ignore the world 

Professionals have a wrong notion that the world is made for their profession. The professionals of traditional medicines are no exemption. But it is not true. The world is not made for our science. On the other hand our science is made for the world. Hence we will have to play with tunes of the world. If not, the world will reject your system as unscientific. Hence those who hold that the world should understand Ayurveda appreciate its goodness are wrong. Let them understand the goodness of Ayurveda and appreciate the science. For this we have to speak in terms of the world and not in terms of Ayurveda which is all Greek to the world. ::   Topic: - PRESERVATION OF TRADITIONAL SYSTEMS OF MEDICINES, Keynote Address by  Dr. C.R.AGNIVES, Principal, NangelilAyurvedaMedicalCollege& , Editor-in-Chief, Kerala Ayurveda Vaidyam  [read more]

101 -  PRESERVATION OF TRADITIONAL SYSTEMS OF MEDICINES, Dr. C.R.AGNIVES, Principal, Nangelil Ayurveda Medical College & Editor-in-Chief, Kerala Ayurveda Vaidyam  [read more]

  • Science is for the world and the world is not for the science.
  • speak in terms of the world and not in terms of Ayurveda which is all Greek to the world

102 -  KERALEEYA BALACHIKITSA, Dr.T.K.Siamalan, Aravind Ayurvedic Hospital & Bala Chikitsalayam [read more]

  • A very common, but severe infection widely known in Kerala and other South Indian states is called Karappan. This is often misunderstood as a skin problem in other systems of medicine. According to  traditional Keraleeya Ayurveda approaches, Karappan is not only  a dermatological problem but  it includes all types of diseases which affect the immunal system of the body.

103 – Principles in the Management of Fractures  -  A study on Susrutha in comparison with the contemporary Concepts. – Prof.G.S.Raju, M.D.(Ay), P.G.Dpt.Of Salyatantra, Alva’s Ayurveda  ,Moodbidre,  D.K.Dt, Karnataka. Tel : 0471-2345325(Res) Cell: 09447068486  [read more]

  • Fracture is of different types according to the type and shape of the bone involved.

104 – THERAPIES & DIETARY FORMULATIONS IN NATUROPATHY, Dr. K.S. SHAIJU. B.N.Y.S., M.B.A (H.M), MEDICAL OFFICER (Nature Cure), Govt.AyurvedaHospital, Ottapalam, Former Board Member: M.G.R Medical University.Chennai. Examination Board Member: RajivGandhiUniversityof Health Sciences. Bangalore, ksshaiju@yahoo.co.in ,9497011044  [read more]

  • For the one who is moderate in eating , recreation , working , sleeping, and walking , this YOGA destroys all sorrow – Bhagavad Gita

Herbomineral Formulation of Ayurveda

by Anand Chaudhary, Neetu Singh published at Ancient Science of Life

. . . . Formulations of the Ayurveda consists of substances of herbal, Herbo-mineral and animal origin, which are processed pharmaceutically to have therapeutic effects . . . .

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Anaemia

By Ayurmitra Dr. K.S.R. Prasad

at : National Campaigns on Ksharasutra, Geriatric care, Anemia Control, Management of Chronic Diseases and Mother & Child Health Care through Ayurveda – workshop

Organized by: National Ayurveda Research Institute for Vector Borne Diseases, Vijayawada (Central Council for Research in Ayurveda and Siddha, Dept. of AYUSH, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Govt. of India)

 

In Association with: Dr. N. R. S. Govt. Ayurvedic College, Vijayawada on 27th March 2011

 

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