Rupam Das
Sikha - The Flame
This is a slightly dated photograph that I had shot during Diwali, 2013.
Sikha - means the flame.
Diwali, as we all know, is the festival of lights, and as usual, got the good over evil coverage as well.
The name "Diwali" or "Divali" is a contraction of deepavali which translates into "row of lamps". Diwali involves the lighting of small clay lamps filled with oil to signify the triumph of good over evil. These lamps are kept on during the night and one's house is cleaned, both done in order to make the goddess Lakshmi feel welcome. Firecrackers are burst because it is believed that it drives away evil spirits. During Diwali, celebrants wear new clothes and share sweets and snacks with family members and friends.
Sikha - The Flame
This is a slightly dated photograph that I had shot during Diwali, 2013.
Sikha - means the flame.
Diwali, as we all know, is the festival of lights, and as usual, got the good over evil coverage as well.
The name "Diwali" or "Divali" is a contraction of deepavali which translates into "row of lamps". Diwali involves the lighting of small clay lamps filled with oil to signify the triumph of good over evil. These lamps are kept on during the night and one's house is cleaned, both done in order to make the goddess Lakshmi feel welcome. Firecrackers are burst because it is believed that it drives away evil spirits. During Diwali, celebrants wear new clothes and share sweets and snacks with family members and friends.