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Shashti Poorti is celebrated on completion of 60 years of age of the male. This term is derived from Sanskrit in which Shashti means sixty; abda–year; poorthi-completion. It marks completion of half the years of one's lifetime as in Hinduism, 120 years is considered the life span of a human being. The sixtieth year in one’s life is a significant milestone, memorable turning point, a touching reminder of the rich, mellowed life that would unfold in the years to come. In fact, the Hindu calendar has 60 years (named Prabhava, Vibhava, etc.) that repeat themselves after every 60 years in a sequence. Shashti poorthi marks the completion of one such cycle. For example, a person born in the year Pramodoota and has lived for 60 years will have seen all the 60 years in the calendar. This milestone marks celebration and gratitude for life given by God. So once his birthday arrives in Pramodootha year, he performs his Shashti poorthi. In recent days, children started doing this ritual to their parents, just as their parents performed all of their rituals in their childhood.-- WIKIPEDIA
Only few days left in Durga Puja festival. Work is in progress in full fledged at Kumortuli - the artists den.
These are freshly painted idols of Goddess Durga, where the color splashes from the brushes has fallen in the trampoline behind the idols and resulted in a glowing kind of effect around the idols.
Pardon me guys for that transparent watermark in the centre, but picture poachers are on the rampage this season.
(c)Amitabha Gupta
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A local woman takes a dip in the ocean at Varkala Beach in Kerala, India.
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Taken during the Maharashtrian New Year—Gudi Padwa—in Pune, this black-and-white street photograph captures a flowing crowd in traditional attire, moving through the central market area. Decorative garlands hang quietly inside nearby street shops, hinting at the celebratory atmosphere without overwhelming the frame. Above it all, a single Gudi flag rises, symbolizing a new beginning rooted in tradition.
The traditional Indian calendar is one long pageant of colorful festivals, a colorful mosaic of festivals, fairs and fasts as diverse as the land itself. The festival and fast of Karva Chauth is celebrated with much exuberance and fanfare. It is considered an important and auspicious day for married women. A married woman celebrates this day with great fervor and dedication, by observing a fast and praying for the long life of her husband. The fast is observed during the month of Kartik on the fourth day of Krishna Paksha (descending moon). This generally falls in the month of October.
The Story Of Queen Veeravati:
A long long time ago, there lived a beautiful girl by the name of Veeravati. She was the only sister of her seven loving brothers, who was married to a king. On the occasion of the first Karva Chauth after her marriage, she went to her parents' house. After sunrise, she observed a strict fast. However, the queen couldn't stand the rigors of fasting and was desperatly waiting for the moon to rise. The seven brothers who loved her dearly, were very disturbed watching the distress of their sister and decided to end her fast by deceiving her. Then the brothers reflected a mirror through Pipal tree leaves. The sister, taken it as moon rise, broke the fast and took food. However, the moment the queen ate her dinner, she received the news that her husband, the king, was seriously ill.
The queen rushed to her husband's palace and on the way, she met Lord Shiva and his consort, Goddess Parvati. Parvati informed her that the king had died because the queen had broken her fast by watching a false moon. However, when the queen asked her for forgiveness, the goddess granted her the boon that the king would be revived. But to achieve this, she would have to undertake the Karva Chauth fast under strict rituals, then only her husband would come top life. Thus, by strictly following all the rituals of Karva chauth, queen Veeravati relivened her husband.
Mark Twain a great traveller said, Varanasi is older than history, older than legend. Varanasi Rituals are older than any rituals.
"Kuththu Vilakku madiri ponnu irukku"
Thats a tamil saying, it translates to "The Girl looks as gorgeous as a Kuththu Vilakku"
There is absolutely every reason the "Kuththu Vilakku deserves this accredition. The beauty of this lamp can only be compared with that of a woman.
A Kuththu Vilakku is an integral element of the South Indian Culture. It has 5 provisions for the wick, usually called as 5 faces of the lamp.
Any important occasion in the south indian culture starts with the Guest of Honour lighting the "Kuththu VIlakku" to start the event.
I could not help but document and share this with the rest of the world when i saw this object of sheer magnificence and beauty at the Taj Fisherman's Cove.
Canon EOS 400D with the Canon EF 50MM F/1.8 II. Manual, F/1.8 at 1/40th of a Second.
A Theyyam incarnated as Vishnu murti, one of the major gods in the Hindu pantheon. Valapattanam, Kerala, India. 2013
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A Theyyam incarnated as Vishnu murti, one of the major gods in the Hindu pantheon. Valapattanam, Kerala, India. 2013
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A vibrant capture from the sacred Mahakumbh in Prayagraj, showcasing a diverse collection of Rudraksha malas, colorful prayer beads, conch shells, and spiritual items arranged neatly on a ground cloth. This local market scene reflects India's rich spiritual and cultural heritage, where tradition, devotion, and color converge in every item. The photo beautifully portrays the devotional atmosphere and bustling charm of Mahakumbh.
Mehndi or Henna is derived from the Sanskrit word mendhikā. The use of mehndi and turmeric is described in the earliest Hindu Vedic ritual books. Haldi (staining oneself with turmeric paste) as well as mehndi are Vedic customs, intended to be a symbolic representation of the outer and the inner sun. Vedic customs are centered around the idea of "awakening the inner light". Traditional Indian designs are of representations of the sun on the palm, which, in this context, is intended to represent the hands and feet.
Practiced mainly in India, mehndi also known as henna in the western world is the application of as a temporary form of skin decoration, popularized by Indian cinema and entertainment industry, the people in Nepal, Pakistan, Bangladesh and the Maldives as well as by expatriate communities from those countries also use mehndi. This tradition has spread to exist among some Arab Women particularly the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf nationals. Mehndi decorations became fashionable in the West in the late 1990s, where they are sometimes called henna tattoos.
A shot from my archives...
Please view large to see the gorgeous details. The henna artist had done a fabulous job!
This photo was taken in Tamil Nadu, India, capturing a lively street scene in a commercial district. A woman dressed in traditional South Indian attire walks past a yellow and black auto-rickshaw while holding a baby wrapped in colorful cloth. The background features shops, hardware displays, and signage including “DeWALT” and “T.J. Traders.” Other figures include a man on a bicycle and pedestrians navigating the busy street. The image was taken spontaneously, without staging, and reflects the vibrant, everyday rhythm of urban life in southern India
Can you find his initials? When brides in Indian weddings get this done, they put the initials of their groom some where hidden in their mehndi (henna). REB found his initials pretty quickly ;)
[Letters for ODC2]
All my bridal mehndi done by Aiza Fayyaz
Photo taken on my old HTC Hero
For a moment she was Shy & the very next moment she gave Me that Look ....
Photographer: Anand Jadhav
Model: Mrunmayee
Makeup: Tejashree Dharane Khare
Hair: Vaishali Patil
Stylist: Bhuvan Divekar
There is love in the air and there is nothing more beautiful than a bride in love. This September is the Month of the Bridal Mendi. Adorned with Henna tattoos on her chest, back, and hands, Bridal Mendi is comes in the exotic Mocha tone with rich red lips and exotic eye with brown brows.
Pick her up for and find a little love of your own...
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