The Soothing sounds of water

Last year, I had send-off party by my roomies in a Thai restaurant. It is Sweet Thai Basil in Foster city, California. Thanks to Anusha for reminding me the name of the restaurant, in less than a year, I totally forgot its name ..effect of aging ;-). 

We had great time talking with each other and in the middle of our chit-chat, gossip, laughs.... something attracted my attention. I felt some soothing effect, it was the sound of water with water flowing restlessly in the fountain. That very moment, I decided to have a water fountain at home. After lots of window shopping and 60% discount during festive season last year, rewarded myself with this water fountain.

Didn't realize that it looks like Ganesha until some of my friends told the same. Feels good whenever I see Ganesha in the form of water fountain. The only problem... emptying and refilling it every other week. But the sound of water and the coolness around it is worth taking the pain... especially in summer.

Read more on the benefits of water fountain at http://www.waterfountain.in/ 

The soothing sounds of a waterfall help focus the mind, and bring the tranquility of a mountain stream into any room. As if this wasn't enough, waterfalls also produce negative ions, tiny electrically charged particles that help you feel more alert and relaxed. These also remove impurities in the air, alleviating allergies and decreasing indoor pollution.

But from last one month, I stopped this recycling process as it's bit cold here in Pune. One fine day, sound of water woke me up and when I peeked out of our balcony, it was from a sprinkler installed next to swimming pool. It dances daily for one hour...dunno the exact purpose of it. Anyways, I'm happy to wake up for the soothing sounds of water. When all I hear is the sound of water in the serene morning....feels very relaxed.

When it rains, the view from our balcony, with cup of coffee, takes me to heaven and brings back all the old memories. 

And whenever I listen to my most favorite song "Aye Dil E nadan", it reminds me of dancing droplets. Been listening to this song on tape for years. Always had the feeling that it was filmed near water fountain. But when I saw the video for the first time yesterday, I told to myself..."Aye Dil E Nadan(Oh, foolish heart!)", as it was filmed in the desert. At least happy to see water and its ripples towards the end of the clip. Lataji's sweet melodious voice combined with beautiful background music (Santoor I guess) tempts me to relax and listen to this song. And the slight pause and photography for "ye jameen chup hain, aasmaan chup hain(this earth is silent, the sky is silent)" is breathtaking. Enjoy the song on YoTube and MERRY CHRISTMAS!!