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There was a time when one was supposed to see the face of Goddess reflected on water ( water was placed in an earthen pot in front of the idol) - idea was not to show the audacity to look directly at her eyes.
We are keeping that tradition alive in some modified manner - we are looking at her through our digital eye on our LCD panel . The first thing people are doing is to take out their Mobile Phone or Digi Cam and shoot - then they are folding their hands in Namaskar......
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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Remembering the day when she came to the form and the day when she was immersed in water to be formless. We need to have her within; for she’ll keep coming in form and formless to guide us all along.
What blessing should we seek from Maa Durga this Navratri? Let us seek humility that never eludes us from seeking her blessings. A very happy Navratri and Durga Puja to all my elders, friends and well-wishers.
it was already dark and I was on my way out from Kumartuli, the famous lacality where clay artists put life to their sculptures of Goddess. i have spotted this artist engrossed in drawing facelines of small idols. it took sometime to make him comfortable with my presence; and then cane the moment when I took a series of pictures. Low light, human elements and absence of any support made it quite difficult to take a steady and presentable image. this was the best amongst the series.
There’s a beauty in God’s fury as well for it is not for mere destruction. It is for salvation and providence, for nurturing of life.
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This is the final outcome of my 3 months planning, research and effort. Wanted to get a 'WOW' effect by playing with colors and lights. The backdrop is completely handmade and manually drawn/cut at my own backyard.
Many thanks to Shantanu, Tapo, Bhanu'da for their help and support.
I'm in bad shape, have a torn hams string, broken tooth filling :) Need to take rest now !!
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Godess Durga
Goddess Durga is the mother of the universe and believed to be the power behind the work of creation, preservation, and destruction of the world. Since time immemorial she has been worshipped as the supreme power of the Supreme Being and has been mentioned in many scriptures - Yajur Veda, Vajasaneyi Samhita and Taittareya Brahman.
In Hinduism, the Goddess Durga ("the inaccessible" or "the invincible") or Maa Durga (Mother Durga) "one who can redeem in situations of utmost distress". Durga is a form of Devi, the supremely radiant goddess, depicted as having ten arms, riding a lion or a tiger, carrying weapons (including a lotus flower), maintaining a meditative smile, and practicing mudras, or symbolic hand gestures.
An embodiment of creative feminine force (Shakti), Durga exists in a state of svātantrya (dependence on the universe and nothing/nobody else, i.e., self-sufficiency) and fierce compassion. Durga is considered by Hindus to be an aspect of Kali, and the mother of Ganesha, Saraswati, Lakshmi and Kartikeya. She is thus considered the fiercer, demon-fighting form of Lord Shiva's wife, Goddess Parvati. Durga manifests fearlessness and patience, and never loses her sense of humor, even during spiritual battles of epic proportion.
The word Shakti, means divine feminine force, and Durga is the warrior aspect of the Divine Mother, where She wins over evil.
About the Shot :
I tried to capture Maa ( Mother) Durga , which we worship. She is made from the holy clay of river Ganges and every ornaments and details are hand made.
The shot
Camera Canon 5D Mark III, on tripod.
Aperture F13
Shutter 2.5
ISO 50
28 mm
I would highly appreciate, if constructive criticisms are given for improvement.
Durgapuja is an annual Hindu festival originating in the Indian subcontinent which reveres and pays homage to the Hindu goddess Durga and is also celebrated because of Durga's victory over Mahishasur. I have taken the photograph during Vijaya Dashami
Not only the studio, the ambience of Kumortuli can also be the part of composition and make an image more interesting. I loved all the elements and lighting in this picture.
Durga puja (pronounced [ˈd̪ʊrɡaː ˈpuːdʒaː]; Bengali: দুর্গা পূজা,Odia: ଦୁର୍ଗା ପୂଜା,‘Worship of Durga’), also referred to as Durgotsava (Bengali: দুর্গোৎসব, ‘Festival of Durga’), is an annual Hindu festival in South Asia that celebrates worship of the Hindu goddess Durga.
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but a piece of art...Mohammad Ali Park get's great idols every year... even the saree is made of clay !!! which is rare now adays... also the curves are marvellous!!!...
such a shame it had to be immersed...:(
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Vijayadashami also known as Dussehra or Tenth day of Navratri is one of the most important Hindu festivals celebrated in various forms, across India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh. The name Dussehra is referring to Lord Rama's victory over king Ravana.
The day also marks the victory of Goddess Durga over the demon Mahishasur. Goddess fought with evils for 9 nights and 10 days.
If you look closely and long enough, you’ll find a multitude of expressions on Maa Durga’s face. You’ll see love, tenderness, benevolence, steadfastness, sympathy, sternness, ascendancy, and a lot more.
Friends , I was so busy in my non profit event, Durga Puja festival at Newark, California organized by pashchimi (www.pashchimi.org) . Many thanks for your visit and support.
This is the final outcome of my 3 months planning, research and effort. Wanted to get a 'WOW' effect by playing with colors and lights. Everything here is hand made and manually drawn at my own backyard.
Many thanks to Shantanu, Tapo, Soumendra for their help and support.
All my images are copyrighted.
If you intend to use any of my pictures, for any usage, you need to contact me first.
Thank you.
Maa Durga (Mother Durga)
Goddess Durga is the mother of the universe and believed to be the power behind the work of creation, preservation, and destruction of the world. Since time immemorial she has been worshipped as the supreme power of the Supreme Being and has been mentioned in many scriptures - Yajur Veda, Vajasaneyi Samhita and Taittareya Brahman.
In Hinduism, the Goddess Durga ("the inaccessible" or "the invincible") or Maa Durga (Mother Durga) "one who can redeem in situations of utmost distress". Durga is a form of Devi, the supremely radiant goddess, depicted as having ten arms, riding a lion or a tiger, carrying weapons (including a lotus flower), maintaining a meditative smile, and practicing mudras, or symbolic hand gestures.
An embodiment of creative feminine force (Shakti), Durga exists in a state of svātantrya (dependence on the universe and nothing/nobody else, i.e., self-sufficiency) and fierce compassion. Durga is considered by Hindus to be an aspect of Kali, and the mother of Ganesha, Saraswati, Lakshmi and Kartikeya. She is thus considered the fiercer, demon-fighting form of Lord Shiva's wife, Goddess Parvati. Durga manifests fearlessness and patience, and never loses her sense of humor, even during spiritual battles of epic proportion.
The word Shakti, means divine feminine force, and Durga is the warrior aspect of the Divine Mother, where She wins over evil.
About the Shot :
I tried to capture Maa ( Mother) Durga , which we worship. She is made from the holy clay of river Ganges and every ornaments and details are hand made.
The shot
Camera Canon 5D Mark III, on tripod.
Aperture F11
Shutter 0.5
ISO 200
50 mm
I would highly appreciate, if constructive criticisms are given for improvement.
MAA Durga - this visual was reserved for the Coffee Table Book which i wanted to come out on the landmarks of India.
As per what i had written in my status some days back .. i am now uploading the 16 visuals which i had reserved for the Coffee Table Book .. if Allah the Almighty wishes and if the book is destined to come out in the near future it will immaterial of the visuals uploaded on photographic platforms … there is just this TODAY i believe in and i don’t want these amazing visuals to die in some folders of my hard disk …
so i present these visuals to all my friends over here who keep inspiring and motivating me to keep challenging myself and to keep on exploring this amazing art called PHOTOGRAPHY.
lastly this album is dedicated to my AMMI.
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The lighting was all set fora geat image; the play of light and shades provoked me as always. I had to brave the scolding
and face the challenge of a very narrow spot to stand and compose. Finally I could manage this somewhat presentable picture
Durga Puja, also referred to as Durgotsava or Sharadotsav is an annual Hindu festival in South Asia that celebrates worship of the Hindu goddess Durga
The saying is that Maa Durga comes with her children to her 'Maika' (parent's house) during Durga Puja. Can there be a better place to stay than parentâs house; lavish, irrespective of the size; comfy, irrespective of the amenities; loveable, irrespective of the difficulties.
For me, an image is all about play of light against shades. I tried to present the real life embedding my feeling while standing inside the studio...
Durga Puja, also referred to as Durgotsava or Sharadotsav is an annual Hindu festival in South Asia that celebrates worship of the Hindu goddess Durga
This 'Goddess Sati Devi' (Dadi maa) temple has a history of more than 400 years and is a indication to feminine bravery and spirit which certainly captures the attention of all Bhagaks. It is also famous for its magnificence, and extraordinary paintings. It is also part of one of the oldest presented Indian pilgrimages.
Rani sati temple is full with devotees. People from all over the country visit this place to offer their puja to Goddess Sati Devi (Dadi maa). it is the firm belief of Marwaris from Rajasthan that Rani Sati is an avatar of Maa Durga.
Inside the temple, the interiors, adorned with exquisite murals and fascinating rich glass mosaics depicting the entire history of the place, are eye-catching. It is beautiful and intricately crafted, not to forget the golden pot at the top of the temple.
In the complex of Rani Sati temple there is also the Hanuman Temple, Sita Temple, Ganesha Temple and Lord Shiva Temple.
Bijaya dashami (Sanskrit: विजयादशमी) also known as Dashahara (Sanskrit: दशहरा) or Ayudhapuja (Sanskrit: आयुधपूजा), is one of the most important Hindu festivals celebrated in various forms, across India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh as well as parts ofPakistan. The name Dussehra is derived from Sanskrit. Dasha-hara literally means Dashanan ravan (the name of Ravan and in short Dasha and Hara (defeat)) referring to Lord Rama's victory over the ten-headed demon king Ravana.
The day also marks the victory of Goddess Durga over the demon Mahishasur. The name Dussehra is also derived from SanskritAhaha, which means day. For example, Aharnisha is derived from Ahaha+nisha. The Goddess fought with evils for nine nights and ten days. The name Vijayadashami is also derived from the Sanskrit words "Vijaya-dashami", literally meaning the victory on the dashami (Dashmi being the tenth lunar day of the Hindu calendar month). Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is celebrated twenty days after Dussehra.