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A monk (Sadhu) and his disciple.
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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.
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.
Galtaji · Jaipur · Rajasthan · North-India
Weit war der Weg zu Fuß hinauf.
Und dann drehst du dich um und schaust zurück.
Jaipur (Inde) - Je prends un café sur une terrasse. En bas, un temple. Il ne se passe rien de particulier, jusqu’au moment une cloche se met à tinter à toute volée. Je me penche et je vois tous ces hindous qui sortent du lieu saint dans un véritable brouhaha.
Je me saisis de mon boîtier toujours à proximité. Il est équipé d’un 80-200 mm f : 2,8. Je me précipite car j’ai peur que les dévots ne s’en aillent rapidement.
Finalement, il restent sur place, attendant je ne sais quoi. Tant mieux, j’ai largement le temps de faire quelques photos en couleur, que je double aussitôt avec du N&B toujours chargé dans mon second boîtier équipé d’un 35 mm. Finalement, j’ai même le temps de monter mon 80-200 mm sur le boîtier N&B avec lequel je prends cette image.
Personne ne s’est rendu compte de ma présence ; sauf le petit garçon qui se trouve un peu devant les vaches sacrées.
- Nikon F90 - 80-200 mm f : 2,8 -Ilford HP5 +
Négatif numérisé avec un Nikon D750
India seen from a terrace
Jaipur (India) - I have a coffee on a terrace. Below, a temple. Nothing special happens, until a bell starts ringing. I lean over and I see all these Hindus leaving the holy place in a veritable hubbub.
I grabbed my camera still nearby. It is equipped with an 80-200 mm f: 2.8. I rush because I am afraid that the devotees will leave quickly.
Finally, they stay put, waiting for I don't know what. So much the better, I have plenty of time to take a few color photos, which I immediately double with B&W still loaded in my second camera equipped with a 35 mm. Finally, I even have time to mount my 80-200 mm on the B&W camera with which I take this image.
No one noticed my presence; except the little boy who is a little in front of the sacred cows.
- Nikon F90 - 80-200mm f:2.8 -Ilford HP5+
Trimbek, INDIA
Hinduism differs from Christianity and other Western religions in that it does not have a single founder, a specific theological system, a single system of morality, or a central religious organization. It consists of "thousands of different religious groups that have evolved in India since 1500 BCE."
Hinduism has grown to become the world's third largest religion, after Christianity and Islam. It claims about 837 million followers - 13% of the world's population. It is the dominant religion in India, Nepal, and among the Tamils in Sri Lanka. According to the "Yearbook of American & Canadian Churches," there are about 1.1 million Hindus in the U.S. The "American Religious Identification Survey" is believed to be more accurate. They estimated smaller number: 766,000 Hindus in 2001. Still, this is a very significant increase from 227,000 in 1990. Statistics Canada estimates that there are about 157,015 Hindus in Canada.
Hinduism is generally regarded as the world's oldest organized religion.
Most forms of Hinduism are henotheistic religions. They recognize a single deity, and view other Gods and Goddesses as manifestations or aspects of that supreme God. Henotheistic and polytheistic religions have traditionally been among the world's most religiously tolerant faiths. However, until recently, a Hindu nationalistic political party controlled the government of India. The linkage of religion, the national government, and nationalism led to a degeneration of the separation of church and state in India. This, in turn, has decreased the level of religious tolerance in that country. The escalation of anti-Christian violence was one manifestation of this linkage. With the recent change in government, the level of violence will diminish.
Photography’s new conscience
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 :-)
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.
The cold
has killed
many a local
in the winter
months
millions have no heat
so
they make their own
I usually have a heater
in every city I am in
in DHAKA at a 2 star place
i literally bought a 40 dollar heater
and the HOTEL paid me for it
Joy Bangla
DELHI
Photography’s new conscience
Ascending the embankment from the morning bath in the river, on the way up to the temple. Here is also a shot of the elephant bathing before it was decorated and painted for the festival.
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Hampi was the capitol of the Vijayanagara Hindu kingdom in the early 16th century and by 1500 CE the 2nd largest city in the world after Beijing. The Vijayanagara empire was defeated by a coalition of Mughal sultanates, its capitol conquered and destroyed in 1565. Today the ruins of over 1,000 monuments, temples and fortifications are spread over a vast area in a rocky terrain with bizarre boulder formations, all designated as UNESCO World Heritage site.
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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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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.
Kathmandu, Nepal, The Pashupatinath Temple - The absolute date of the Pashupatinath temple construction is still uncertain. However, the present form of this temple was constructed in 1692 A.D.[5] Over time, many more temples have been erected around this two-storied temple. These include the Vaishnava temple complex with a Rama temple from the 14th century and the Guhyeshwari Temple mentioned in an 11th-century manuscript.
Legend says that Lord Shiva and Parvati once took the form of an antelope and sported unknown in the forest on the Bagmati river's east bank. The gods later caught up with him and grabbing him by one of his horns, forced him to resume his divine form. The broken horn was worshipped as a Sivalinga but over time it was buried and lost. Centuries later astonished herdsmen found one of his cows showering the earth with milk. Digging deep at the site, he discovered the divine linga of Pashupatinath - source wiki.
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.
Photo taken from a boat across the river Ganga (Ganges) during our boat ride from Dakhineshwar Mandir to Belur Math and Adyapeeth, which are on the other side of the river.
Statute of Lord Murugan guarding the shrine. There are 272 steps lead to the entrance of Batu Cave.
Selangor, Malaysia
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“O Indra, destroy all those lustful people behaving like birds.... angry ones behaving like wolves.... greedy ones behaving like vultures.... enticed ones like owls..... arrogant ones like eagles and the jealous ones behaving like dogs.”
(Atharvaveda)
The Atharvaveda is a sacred text of Hinduism, and one of the four Vedas, often called the "fourth Veda".
It is considered by many to be as dark and secret knowledge, pertaining to the spirits and the afterlife.
Once again I am working on the catalogue of our new collection for next winter.
Recently I took this picture of Anand, our favourite model, at the upper terrace which is on the top of our office where I always find a nice natural light.
The style of this woolen throw is inspired by the Mughal designs (RED HALO - Winter 2009-10).
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In Hinduism, sadhu, or shadhu is a common term for a mystic, an ascetic, practitioner of yoga (yogi) and/or wandering monks. The sadhu is solely dedicated to achieving the fourth and final Hindu goal of life, moksha (liberation), through meditation and contemplation of Brahman . Please view on black , Hit "L" or click on the image .