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Sameer Gadicherla

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Small edits and Fitness head!
next hunt: @tsw25k 🏹
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1x Full Marathoner
3x Half Marathoner 🎽
ProCam 26-27 (In progress) 🥇
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ProCam part 2 ✅ @delhihalfmarathon

Not a PB, but 2:30s!

#viral #runnersofinstagram #vedantadelhihalfmarathon #procamslam #motivation by @sameertakes

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The wall that reminds me - "I once chose to be different"

#runnersofinstagram #marathoner #viral #davidgoggins #running by @sameertakes

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Located on the southern fringes of Hyderabad, Balapur Ganesh holds an irreplaceable position in the cultural and religious fabric of Telangana. Established by the Balapur Ganesh Utsav Samithi in 1980, this historic pandal has grown from a humble neighborhood gathering into one of the most prominent hubs of Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations in India. Every year, millions of devotees gather to witness the magnificent idol, which reflects meticulous artistry, grand themes, and unwavering faith.

The defining hallmark of Balapur Ganesh is the world-famous Laddu Auction, a tradition initiated in 1994. What started as a modest local offering of a 21-kilogram laddu has evolved into a high-stakes, prestigious event drawing business leaders, politicians, and prominent public figures from across the state. Winning the auction is considered a sacred honor, as the prasadam is believed to bring immense prosperity, health, and success to the bidder and their community.

Beyond its spiritual significance, the auction money plays a transformative role in the region. The funds raised from the bid are strictly funneled back into the community by the Utsav Samithi. Over the decades, these proceeds have financed local infrastructure, built schools, renovated ancient temples, improved civic amenities, and supported social welfare initiatives across Balapur village, serving as a powerful example of faith driving community development.

On Anantha Chaturdashi (the final day of the festival), Balapur Ganesh takes center stage as it leads the historic Shobha Yatra—the massive immersion procession heading toward Hussain Sagar Lake. Mounted on a decorated truck, the idol sets off early in the morning following the grand auction, signaling the start of a city-wide procession where tens of thousands dance to drumbeats, shower flower petals, and chant Ganpati Bappa Morya until the final Nimajjanam.

#balapurganesh #ganeshchaturthi #viral #ganeshutsav #hyderabad by @sameertakes

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Building dreams 🏠
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#kgf #newhome #motivation #dreamhomes #reelitfeelit by @sameertakes

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6:47:03. To anyone else, it’s just a set of numbers. But to me, it represents six hours, forty-seven minutes, and three seconds of pure mental and physical endurance to prove that I am a marathoner. Translating this finish time into Devanagari numerals—६:४७:०३—bridges the physical sweat of those miles with a deep, personal tradition. It takes a modern milestone and roots it in something timeless.

Framing the time with double dandas (॥)—the sacred full stops seen at the beginning and end of traditional Sanskrit verses—turns this mark into a complete stanza of my life. These parallel vertical lines signify closure, focus, and sacred boundaries. They remind me that while the race has ended, the discipline and resilience forged during those hours are now permanently etched into who I am.

tattoo by @alienstattooindia
video credits : @vignesh_polishetty
tattoo artist: @_vishverse__

#marathoner #alienstattoo #viral #42km #fyp by @sameertakes

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NMDC 3Year Cycle!

#marathoner
#42km
#runnersofinstagram #motivation #viral by @sameertakes

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All I did was BELIEVE, in ME - just ME ✨🔥

#nmdc #marathoner #running #viral #karna by @sameertakes

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No words to what this means to me! First one - forever in my memories!

#runnersofinstagram #viral #paradisemovie #motivation #strava by @sameertakes

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06:47:03 - Officially a marathoner!

Love. Pain. Glory!

#nmdc #marathoner #running #viral #runnersofinstagram by @sameertakes

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Sub 2:30 HM 💪🏻
#marathon #marathonrunner #fyp #runnersofinstagram #strava by @sameertakes

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Sub 2:30:00 HM 💪🏻
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#runnersofinstagram #strava #runningmotivation #routine #viral by @sameertakes

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Can't see a scratch on him! ☠️
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#morrisgarages #dad #fatherandson #viral #fyp by @sameertakes

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