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Gadisar Lake, located in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, is a man-made reservoir built by Maharawal Gadsi Singh in the 14th century. Originally it was constructed to meet the water needs of the arid region. The lake is surrounded by intricately carved temples, shrines, and ghats, with the most notable temples located on its northern shore. These temples, including the Krishna Temple and the Tilon-ki-Pol, feature exquisite architecture and are significant for both their historical and religious importance.
Varanasi (Inde) - Ces petites cases sont l’équivalent de nos cabines de plages. Elles appartiennent à des familles relativement aisée afin qu’elles puissent se changer après avoir fait leur ablutions et leurs prières dans les eaux boueuses et polluées du Gange.
Sur les 2.525 km du fleuve, 200.000 millions de litres d’eau sont rejetés chaque jour, sans traitement. Le taux de matière fécale, de produits toxiques et autres bactéries, ont tué toute forme de vie aux abord des ville riveraines. Comme le fleuve sacré est sous la protection de Shiva, les hindous sont convaincus qu’ils ne risquent rien…
Varanasi (India) - These small huts are the equivalent of our beach huts. They belong to relatively wealthy families so that they can change after having performed their ablutions and prayers in the muddy and polluted waters of the Ganges.
Along the entire length of the river, 200,000 million liters of water are discharged every day, without treatment. The rate of fecal matter, toxic products and other bacteria, have killed all forms of life in the waters around the riverside cities. As the sacred river is under the protection of Shiva, Hindus are convinced that they risk nothing...
Locals once used these ghats to collect water, perform rituals and offer prayers. Today, they provide a picturesque setting for visitors to relax, meditate and enjoy the tranquil surroundings. The temples, chhatris (cenotaphs) and shrines around Gadisar Lake add to its cultural and spiritual significance.
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Saraswati Puja on Vasant Panchami 2025
Vasant Panchami day is dedicated to Saraswati, the Goddess of knowledge, music, arts, science and technology. Goddess Saraswati is worshipped on Vasant Panchami day. Vasant Panchami is also known as Shri Panchami and Saraswati Panchami.
People worship Goddess Saraswati to get enlighten with knowledge and to get rid of lethargy, sluggishness and ignorance. This ritual of initiating education to children is known as Akshar-Abhyasam or Vidya-Arambham/Praasana which is one of the famous rituals of Vasant Panchami. Schools and colleges arrange pujas in the morning to seek blessing of the Goddess.
Der Hinduismus stammt aus Indien und hat mehr als eine Milliarde Anhänger. Damit sind Hindus die drittgrößte Glaubensgemeinschaft der Welt.
Sie verehren zahlreiche Götter und Göttinnen, die unterschiedliche Aspekte des Göttlichen repräsentieren.
Nicht nur Kühe sind dem Hindu heilig, auch Elefanten, die eine rituelle Bedeutung haben und als Glücksbringer dienen.
Die Gläubigen führen zu Hause und/oder im Tempel eine Zeremonie namens Puja durch, bei der sie Götter mit Blumen, Essen und Wasser verehren.
Für mich als absoluten Neuling in dieser Sache war es daher sehr spannend zu erleben - was passiert bei einer solchen Puja eigentlich?
Wie es Lutz bereits im Kommentar unter dem vorherigen Bild schrieb, werden Götter mit Ritualen um etwas gebeten.
Auf mich wirkten die Gottheiten ein bisschen amüsant - Shiva ist schlumpfblau, Ganesha trägt einen Elefantenkopf und andere haben einen Rüssel, Durga hantiert mit mehreren Armen... die Darstellungen besitzen oft weibliche Attribute - und alle mögen Blumen, Süßigkeiten, Milch...
Die anwesenden Gläubigen bringen Schalen mit Obst, aber auch Geldgeschenke und Zettel, auf denen geschrieben steht, was sie sich wünschen.
Das vermittelnde Element zwischen ihnen und den Gottheiten stellt der Priester dar.
Er nimmt alles entgegen, tritt vor die Schreine oder auch in sie hinein und trägt seine Gebete und Mantren in einem für europäische Ohren eigentümlich klingenden Singsang vor - der heiligen Sprache Sanskrit.
Anschließend segnet er die Bittsteller, indem er ihnen goldene Kurkumamilch auf die Stirn tropft.
Der hier von mir besuchte Tempel hatte mehr als 15 Gebetsschreine in seinem Inneren aufgestellt und meine Augen konnten die knallbunte Vielfalt so nah beieinander kaum ertragen.
Dennoch war es eine spannende Veranstaltung, bei der ich im Anschluss noch Gelegenheit hatte, mit dem Vorsitzenden des deutschen Hinduismusvereins ein längeres Gespräch zu führen.
Hierbei erfuhr ich, was ich euch aufgeschrieben habe...
A Hindu Sadhu (ascetic monk), covered with Rudraksha beads, meditates on the streets of Varanasi, India in search of spiritual enlightenment. Rudraksha beads are considered extremely holy in Hinduism, believed to be tears of Lord Shiva, offering spiritual protection, calmness, and growth by connecting wearers to divine energy.
The blackbuck (Antilope cervicapra), also known as the Indian antelope, is an antelope native to India and Nepal. It inhabits grassy plains and lightly forested areas with perennial water sources. It stands up to 74 to 84 cm (29 to 33 in) high at the shoulder. Males weigh 20–57 kg (44–126 lb), with an average of 38 kg (84 lb). Females are lighter, weighing 20–33 kg (44–73 lb) or 27 kg (60 lb) on average. Males have 35–75 cm (14–30 in) long, ringed horns, though females may develop horns as well. The white fur on the chin and around the eyes is in sharp contrast with the black stripes on the face. The coats of males show a two-tone colouration; while the upper parts and outsides of the legs are dark brown to black, the underparts and the insides of the legs are white. Females and juveniles are yellowish fawn to tan. The blackbuck is the sole living member of the genus Antilope and was scientifically described by Carl Linnaeus in 1758. Two subspecies are recognized. The antelope is native to and found mainly in India, while it is locally extinct in Pakistan and Bangladesh. Formerly widespread, only small, scattered herds are seen today, largely confined to protected areas. During the 20th century, blackbuck numbers declined sharply due to excessive hunting, deforestation, and habitat degradation. The blackbuck has been introduced in Argentina and the United States. In India, hunting of blackbuck is prohibited under Schedule I of the Wildlife Protection Act of 1972. The blackbuck has significance in Hinduism; Indian and Nepali villagers do not harm the antelope. R_21276
This woman seems an ascetic.
She was contemplating a cremation in Pashupati, Kathmandu, Nepal.
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Krishna, achte Inkarnation von Vishnu, Verkörperung von Liebe, Lebensfreude und Weisheit. Mehr über Krishna in der Yoga Vidya Krishna Galerie.
Krishna, achte Inkarnation von Vishnu, Verkörperung von Liebe, Lebensfreude und Weisheit. Mehr über Krishna in der Yoga Vidya Krishna Galerie.
I took this shot in Koktebel, Crimea, it's been drawn on the wall at the beach..pity author has not signed their work. Even rat is here :-)
Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu (IN)
February 2010
Exact location unknown. About 1 km from the Arunachaleswarar Temple, if I remember well.
I haven't done many portraits in my life, but when I am travelling and people – mostly teenagers of children – ask for it, I do. If, by chance, some people depicted in these images don't feel comfortable with their presence on Flickr, I can remove them.
Together with my mother Anne Mette I have built this LEGO model of Shiva Nataraja.
Nataraja is a depiction of the Hindu god Shiva as the divine cosmic dancer. He dances within a circle of flames, which symbolically represent the cosmic fire that in Hindu cosmology creates everything and consumes everything. It also symbolizes the cycle of life.
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Sculpture of Parshuram on the exterior wall of Sukreshwar Temple, Guwahati.
"Parashurama is the sixth avatar of Vishnu in Hinduism. He is the son of Renuka and one of the saptarishis, Jamadagni. He lived during the last Treta and Dvapara Yugas and is one of the Chiranjivi of Hinduism. Parashurama, a Brahmin, received his famous axe after undertaking terrible penance to please Shiva, who in turn taught him Kalaripayattu. His real name was Bhargava Rama."
Man feeding a cow a banana on the streets of Varanasi, India
Cows hold sacred status in India, revered as symbols of motherhood, fertility, and divine grace in Hinduism. They are considered manifestations of the goddess Kamadhenu, embodying purity and abundance. This reverence extends to their presence in city streets, where they freely roam as a ubiquitous part of urban life. Despite rapid urbanization, cows are often seen wandering through bustling streets, temples, and markets, coexisting peacefully with city dwellers.
The practice of feeding cows on city streets is deeply rooted in cultural and religious traditions. Many Hindus consider it a virtuous act, believed to bring blessings and good fortune. Devotees and locals offer food such as grains, fruits, and vegetables to cows as a form of charity and reverence, symbolizing respect for all living beings. This act of kindness towards cows aligns with the principle of ahimsa (non-violence) in Hinduism, emphasizing compassion and harmony with all creatures.
While the sight of cows freely roaming urban streets may seem chaotic to outsiders, it reflects the deeply ingrained cultural values and spiritual beliefs that permeate Indian society, where the sacredness of life extends to even the humblest of creatures.
The Govind Dev Ji Temple attracts thousands of devotees daily, who flock to seek blessings, participate in religious ceremonies, and experience the profound spiritual atmosphere within its sacred precincts. practice of washing before praying, known as "abhishek," is an integral part of worship at the Temple. Devotees cleanse themselves with water before entering the temple sanctum to offer prayers to Lord Krishna. This ritual symbolizes purification of the body, mind, and soul, preparing worshippers for spiritual communion with the divine.
Statute of Lord Murugan guarding the shrine. There are 272 steps lead to the entrance of Batu Cave.
Selangor, Malaysia
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Canon EOS 5D Mark IV with Sigma 24-105mm
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"I am Shakti as well as Shiva.
I am everything male and female, light and dark, flesh and spirit.
Perfectly balanced in one single moment lasting an eternity"
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We are not rich by what we possess but by what we can do without.”
- Immanuel Kant
Hunger is not an issue of charity. It is an issue of justice.
-Jacques Diouf
A hungry man can’t see right or wrong. He just sees food. ~
-Pearl S. Buck
a blind man
earning his living
@ the
Lingaraj temple
in
Bhubaneshwar
in the state of
Orissa
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