The sight of a helicopter was like manna from heaven. And all of them cheered, he says, despite the fact that all they saw was bodies and destruction around.
Asked whom he credits for his life.
"God, He had something in mind for me. If he had not showered his blessings on my son and me, we would not be here, talking to you and sharing our story," Trivedi told IANS.
Asked what he thinks of the hundreds of rescue workers, including the army, his eyes fill up.