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The Chrysanthemums Show: Chandigarh December 2010
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Prayers are manifested in the profoundness of gratitude we offer in exchange for the life we seek and are bestowed with. Chhath devotees at the bank of Yamuna in Delhi.
This is not a world of constants which shall make the days flip on their own and as they are. Our sustenance depends on our veneration for mother nature that shall help us wade though the rigours.
Lohri is an popular harvest festival in India, especially North India. Come January, and the fields are filled with the golden harvest of wheat and farmers celebrate Lohri during this rest period before the harvesting and gathering of crops. Lohri is usually celebrated in the outdoors by friends and family who get together and have a bonfire in the evening.
During the day, children go from door to door singing folk songs in praise of Dulha Bhatti, a thief in folklore who helps the poor and fights for their rights. These children are given sweets and savories, and occasionally, money. These collections are known as Lohri, and they are distributed at night during the festival. Some may be offered to the sacred fire. Peanuts, popcorn and other food items are also thrown into the fire as an offering to the God of Fire.
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In Kulasekharapatnam, many male devotees dress up as the Goddess Mutharamman - the local deity.
I made this photo of a man, who had dressed up as the Goddess.
Diyas and Agarbattis (Incense sticks) on the ghat during Chhath Puja celebrations, an ancient Hindu Vedic festival celebrated 6 days after Diwali.
Found this small boy carrying hands of Lord Ganesh during idol immersion ceremony at Marina beach, chennai
A specilaty of Bali Yatra held in Cuttack, India. Till a few years earlier it was not available at any other time of the year except at Bali Yatra. People visit the fair just to have it.
Paneer Bhaja Curry- Cottage Cheese with potatoes
Alu Gobi - Potatoes with Cauliflower
Today is</b Mahashivratri, (The Great Night of Shiva) when Shiv is venerated in his form of the Great Redeemer & destroyer of Evil
Read about Mahashivaratri
Elephants and the riders leaving Mysore Palace to walk around the City in preparation for the upcoming Dussehra festival. Dussehra (Vijaya Dashami, Dasara, or Dashain) is a Hindu festival that celebrates the victory of good over evil.
The small boats that you can see in the rivers are floated on Kartika Purnima(full moon) day to commemorate Bali Jatra.
About Bali Yatra
Bali Yatra or Bali Jatra a festival commemorates Odisha's (Orissa) ancient maritime legacy.
It is held in the month of Kartik which comes around the end of October and November. The scientific cause of starting voyage on Kartika Purnima(Full Moon day) is to take advantage of the favorable wind blowing during this time of the year.
Traders of Odisha used to venture on a journey to distant lands namely the islands of Bali, Java, Sumatra, Borneo and Sri Lanka for trade. To celebrate the glory of the ancient times, the people in Cuttack as well as in the rest of Odisha float small boats made of cork, colored paper and banana tree barks in the river and water tanks.
The festival/fair started during ancient times when people used to come to see off and welcome their relatives going on the journey and on their return. Shops used to come up to cater to their needs.
The fair is held on the banks of the river Mahanadi in Cuttack