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("something beautiful" - the Newsboys)
this is one of my youth group leaders tossing another one of my youth group leaders' daughters up in the air on the last day of the mission trip we all went on together.
this picture just makes me think about how God is using us and the things we did during the trip as His hands and feet, that He may just lift up the hurting people of the community we were serving in and give them a chance to have a new perspective on things - a new life in Him.
~ Matthew 9:36 ~
This painting by local Punjab artist Jaswant Singh floored me completely. Ever since I was a kid, I have always been seeing pictures of the Sikh saint Guru Nanak as a serene, seated (or at times standing) soul with a large, white beard and eyes half closed and in a preaching pose. Some even depict him with a halo around his head. The Sikhs however worship his teachings more than the man himself, for the Sikh holy grail is the Guru Granth Sahib, or the holy book. Be that as it may, this depiction of Guru Nanak was most unusual. This painting is however very symbolic- it depicts a rather rustic Guru Nanak wearing simply wooden sandals and spanning the earth with large strides as he goes around spreading his teachings. (Chandigarh, north India, Nov. 2017)
So here it is folks, the open palm monument which is the very symbol of the northern Indian city of Chandigarh. The Open Hand Monument is a symbolic structure designed by the architect Le Corbusier and is located in the Capitol Complex of the Indian city and union territory of Chandigarh. It is the emblem or symbol of the Government of Chandigarh and symbolizes the hand to give and the hand to take; peace and prosperity, and the unity of mankind. The largest example of Le Corbusier's many Open Hand sculptures, this particular monument stands 26 metres (85 ft) high. More notes in the next caption. (see subsequent images). (Chandigarh, north India, Nov. 2017)
Louis and Lola's first sit on Santa's lap!
Louis had the privilege of sitting on "Mary Xmas's" lap (who looked remarkably like famous Sydney drag artiste "Portia Turbo") ;-)
Lola looks like she's been squeezed too hard by father Xmas.
The photo was taken by "Allencompassed" and organized by Cafe Bones in the Hawthorne Canal Reserve Haberfield, donations from photos went to the Sydney Cats and Dogs Home
Guru Nanak is the saint for all followers of the Sikh faith. His teachings preach truth, bravery and community service. This next painting by local Punjab artist Jaswant Singh attempts to show how Guru Nanak spanned large areas as we went around preaching his principles. The painting appears immediately after this. (see next picture). (Chandigarh, north India, Nov. 2017)
That's me by the famous Hand sculpture in the northern Indian city of Chandigarh. Said to depict the fact that the city welcomes one and all, the hand is the very symbol for Chandigarh city. The metal structure with vanes is 14 metres (46 ft) high, weighs 50 short tons, and despite it's gynormous size, was designed to rotate in the wind. It wasn't very windy when I visited so I could not witness the hand turning. I only wish I'd realized earlier that the front camera of the cellphone is better for taking selfies- I wouldn't be so self conscious and squint eyed otherwise, struggling as I was with guesswork by using the rear one with the screen pointing the other way! (Chandigarh, north India, Nov. 2017)
Another look at the Open Hand in the grounds of the Capitol Complex in Sector 1 in the northern Indian city of Chandigarh. In certain angles, you can see this symbol against the backdrop of the Himalayan Shivalik hill range- I did not know of this at the time of taking the picture unfortunately and so missed trying for this view. Oh well- there is always a next time, I guess. The sculpture was hand-cast in sheet metal at the Bhakra Nangal Management Board's workshop at Nangal, another town in Punjab. The surface of the vane is covered with polished steel and is fitted over a steel shaft with ball bearings to facilitate free rotation by the wind. That is fascinating to note, given the size of this thing. It was unfortunately not very windy when I visited and I could not witness the hand rotating. (Chandigarh, north India, Nov. 2017)
By this time my driver guide had parked the car and had come to join me in the grounds of the Capitol Complex. He offered to take a selfie of me against the monument, this time with my dSLR, which explains a slightly better facial expression. I only wish he had moved a little to the right so that he could have got me exactly between the monument and the tree- the tree is a little too close to my head for comfort! Detailed notes about the open palm/ open hand monument in Changarh appear earlier in this album. (see previous pictures). (Chandigarh, north India, Nov. 2017)
Taken at the Empire-Fulton Ferry State Park. Used a Sigma 10-20mm for this shot. This is not a stitch, just one picture cropped to a panorama.
Taken at the Empire-Fulton Ferry State Park. Used a Sigma 10-20mm for this shot. This is not a stitch, just one picture cropped to a panorama.
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Egyptian Funerals for Feline
FriendsIn ancient Egypt cats
were revered as sacred animals
often worshipped as deities in
their own right Its no
surprise then that when a
beloved family cat passed away
the grieving process was taken
to new heights or rather new
lows LiterallyWhen an Egyptian
feline friend met its maker
the impetus for mourning was
immediate and allencompassing
Family members would shave off
their eyebrows as a sign of
respect and bereavement a
practice that would continue
for several months if not
years to come This physical
manifestation of grief was a
tangible reminder of the deep
connection between humans and
animalsBut the mourning
rituals didnt stop there
Elaborate funerals were held
in honor of the departed
feline complete with
winedrinking and breastbeating
yes you read that right Its
clear that ancient Egyptians
took their catlove very
seriously indeedWhen it came
time to lay the tiny mummy to
rest embalming techniques were
applied with meticulous care A
sculpted wooden mask was
carefully crafted to adorn the
deceased cats face ensuring a
fitting farewell for this
beloved member of the
familyBut what about the final
resting place In ancient Egypt
cats and small animals like
mice received special
treatment in pet cemeteries or
family tombs The tiny mummies
were placed alongside their
feline friends creating a
veritable peternal community
beneath the desert sandsIn
conclusion ancient Egyptians
left no stone unturned or
should I say no cat hair
unruffled when it came to
paying tribute to their furry
friends Shaving eyebrows
drinking wine beating breasts
these customs may seem bizarre
to us today but they
demonstrate a deep empathy and
understanding between humans
and animals thats hard to find
in our modern worldSo the next
time youre feeling down about
losing your beloved cat or
mouse remember ancient
Egyptians had it worse or
better depending on how you
look at it Take a page from
their book and let the
mourning rituals
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