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It looks as though the purple heron (ardea purpurea) has taken offence at whatever the little cormorant (microcarbo niger) just said and pointedly turned away. These two were photographed at Parakrama Samudra Reservoir, in Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka. More at "Colin Pacitti Wildlife Photography" - www.colin-pacitti.com.
This looked a rather precarious perch for a black-headed ibis (threskiornis melanocephalus) that somehow remained still and upright while actively preening. Photographed at Parakrama Samudra Reservoir, Polonnaruwa,in Sri Lanka. More at "Colin Pacitti Wildlife Photography & Fishing Travels" - www.colin-pacitti.com.
This black-headed ibis (threskiornis melanocephalus) had no difficulty remaining on its chosen perch, despite its feet seeming too big for the slender branch it had chosen. Photographed at Parakrama Samudra Reservoir, in Sri Lanka. More at "Colin Pacitti Wildlife Photography & Fishing Travels" - www.colin-pacitti.com.
A red-wattled lapwing (vanellus indicus) that was foraging around a recently drained rice paddy. Photographed near Parakrama Samudra Reservoir, in Sri Lanka.
Angamedilla national park is located near Polonnaruwa. It is a less known place compared with nearby Minneriya. Water channel that guides water to Parakrama Samudra, the reservoir located by the Polonnaruwa archaeological site, runs through this national park. The river in the photo is part of the manmade channel.
This grey heron (ardea cinerea) was, of course, shot in daylight. However, I found the uniform blue sky a little bland - so I darkened it. I like the highlight effect on the bird. Photographed at Parakrama Samudra Reservoir, in Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka. More at "Colin Pacitti Wildlife Photography" - www.colin-pacitti.com.
An eastern cattle egret standing on the margins of Parakrama Samudra Reservoir, in Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka. This one is showing a hint of the buff coloured feathers that are more pronounced in full breeding plumage. More at "Colin Pacitti Wildlife Photography & Fishing Travels" - www.colin-pacitti.com.
Parakrama Samudra (sea) is a reservoir expanded by Parakramabahu I in 12th century. It is just beside the Polonnaruwa archeological site. This is a view from Polonnaruwa Rest House built on the lakeside.
A red-wattled lapwing (vanellus indicus) probing the mud for something to eat. Photographed in a marshy area, alongside Parakrama Samudra Reservoir, in Sri Lanka.
Samudra Tapu is one of the important glacier feeding the Chandra basin in Lahul region of Himachal Pradesh, India....I took this one from flight to Delhi from Leh.
A purple heron (ardea purpurea) and a little cormorant (microcarbo niger) manage to occupy the same dead branch in a tree overlooking the lake. Photographed at Parakrama Samudra Reservoir, in Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka. More at "Colin Pacitti Wildlife Photography" - www.colin-pacitti.com.
Chandra Taal or Lake of the Moon is a lake in the Spiti part of Lahaul & Spiti valley in the state of Himachal Pradesh (India) near the high altitude Kunzam Pass.It is situated at an altitude of 14100 feet above sea level.It gets its name from its crescent shape.It is situated on Samudra Tapu Plateau overlooking the Chandra River.There is no visible source of the lake but there is an outlet and the source is probably underground.
If you look at the man standing to the left of the shot you can get an idea of the magnificent scale of the landscape.
I took this shot on a long ago trip to Lahaul & Spiti in September 2014.I remember we had to walk around 500 mts from where we had parked our vehicle to reach this place and the altitude made it a real challenge.I was totally exhausted by the time we reached here and I just did not have the energy to walk down to the shores of the lake and took a few shots from here.I can manage pretty well upto around 11000 feet but beyond that altitude sickness creeps in.:-)
I have uploaded a similar photo many years back but since a lot of new friends have joined me since then I thought I would share it once again.
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Polonnaruwa is the eastern corner of Sri Lanka's Cultural Triangle.
It is a rare archeological site in that visitors can stay in a resort-like environ; hotels are located on the scenic lakeside, and the shady archaeological sites of World Heritage is in a walking distance. National parks for viewing elephants and waterfowls are also within a day-trip distance. The photo is a view from The Lake Hotel in Polonnaruwa.
Parakrama Samudra is a manmade reservoir constructed in 4th century AD and expanded in 12th century AD by Parakramabahu I. He also constructed temples, audience halls, and palaces in the archaeological site.
An eastern cattle egret (bubulcus coromandus) searching for food in a marshy area at the margin of Parakrama Samudra Reservoir, near Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka. More at "Colin Pacitti Wildlife Photography" - www.colin-pacitti.com.
Parakrama Samudra Reservoir, near Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka attracts thousands of water birds and I often saw several different species occupying the same tree, or clump of reeds, at the water's edge. However, this grey heron (ardea cinerea) separated itself from the crowd and found an isolated perch in an empty tree. I saw what I assume was the same bird every morning and evening in this spot. More at "Colin Pacitti Wildlife Photography" - www.colin-pacitti.com.
I liked this somewhat statuesque pose from an Indian pond heron (ardeola grayii). It provided a good opportunity to study the attractive variable plumage. Photographed in a grassy area by Parakrama Samudra Reservoir, in Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka. More at "Colin Pacitti Wildlife Photography" - www.colin-pacitti.com.
An Eastern cattle egret (bubulcus coromandus) patrolling the margins of Parakrama Samudra Reservoir, in Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka. More at "Colin Pacitti Wildlife Photography & Fishing Travels" - www.colin-pacitti.com.
Second only to Anuradhapura in the ancient history of Sri Lanka, Polonnaruwa – also part of the Cultural Triangle – served as the island's capital from the 11th to 13th centuries, a relatively brief but glorious period that saw a flourishing of Buddhist arts and architecture – with a large dose of Indian influence thrown in. In its prime, the city stretched for many kilometres along the eastern side of the majestic Parakrama Samudra reservoir, its monasteries and sumptuous palaces and temples, both Buddhist and Hindu, protected by 6km (4 miles) of encircling fortified walls.
Second only to Anuradhapura in the ancient history of Sri Lanka, Polonnaruwa – also part of the Cultural Triangle – served as the island's capital from the 11th to 13th centuries, a relatively brief but glorious period that saw a flourishing of Buddhist arts and architecture – with a large dose of Indian influence thrown in. In its prime, the city stretched for many kilometres along the eastern side of the majestic Parakrama Samudra reservoir, its monasteries and sumptuous palaces and temples, both Buddhist and Hindu, protected by 6km (4 miles) of encircling fortified walls.
Lord Shiva is one of the principal deities in Hinduism, revered as the "Destroyer" in the holy trinity, or Trimurti, which also includes Brahma (the Creator) and Vishnu (the Preserver). Shiva is a complex and multifaceted god, embodying both ascetic and householder aspects. He is often depicted with a third eye, a crescent moon on his head, and a snake wrapped around his neck. His primary consort is Parvati, and together they have two sons, Ganesha and Kartikeya.
Some key aspects of Lord Shiva include:
The Destroyer and Transformer: While he is known as the destroyer, his role is to remove the old and make way for transformation and new creation.
Meditation and Asceticism: Shiva is often shown in deep meditation, symbolizing detachment and spiritual wisdom.
Lord of Dance (Nataraja): One of the most famous representations of Shiva is as Nataraja, the cosmic dancer, who is believed to represent the cycle of creation, preservation, and destruction.
Symbols:
Trident (Trishul): Represents the three forces of creation, preservation, and destruction.
Damaru (Drum): Symbolizes the cosmic sound and rhythm of the universe.
Ganga: The river goddess Ganga, which flows from his matted hair, signifies purity and divine flow.
Blue Throat: This is due to the legend where Shiva drank the poison during the churning of the ocean (Samudra Manthan) to protect the world.
A black-headed ibis (threskiornis melanocephalus) coming in to land on the margins of Parakrama Samudra reservoir, in Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka. More at "Colin Pacitti Wildlife Photography" - www.colin-pacitti.com.
A little cormorant (microcarbo niger), in black, breeding plumage, perched at the end of a dead branch. The bird has a white throat and brownish plumage outside the breeding season. Photographed at Parakrama Samudra Reservoir, in Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka. More at "Colin Pacitti Wildlife Photography" - www.colin-pacitti.com.
An eastern cattle egret (bubulcus coromandus) photographed at Parakrama Samudra Reservoir, in Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka. I have often photographed these birds in the breeding season, when some head and chest feathers turn buff and the beak, iris and legs turn red. This bird was illustrative of non-breeding plumage, though it had a few buff coloured feathers around the head and chest. More at "Colin Pacitti Wildlife Photography & Fishing Travels" - www.colin-pacitti.com.
A semi-profile shot of this pheasant-tailed jacana (hydrophasianus chirurgus) provides a decent view of the bird's extended tail feathers from which it gets the first part of its name. Photographed in the margins of Parakrama Samudra Reservoir, in Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka. More at "Colin Pacitti Wildlife Photography & Fishing Travels" - www.colin-pacitti.com.
Polonnaruwa was established by Cholas who invaded Sri Lanka from Tamil Nadu and destroyed Anuradhapura in 10th century. Sinhala king Vijayabahu I from Ruhuna kingdom in the south took over Polonnaruwa, drove Cholas out of Sri Lanka, and made Polonnaruwa the new capital of re-unified Sinhala dynasty in 1070 AD. His grand son Parakramabahu I expanded Parakrama Samudra reservoir and constructed many temples and buildings in 12th century.
Kalinga Magha invaded Sri Lanka and destroyed Polonnaruwa in 1214. He came from Eastern Ganga Dynasty based in Odisha, which is ironically the presumed homeland of Sinhalese. He established Jaffna Kingdom that survived until 1624 when they were defeated by Portuguese.
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aku hanyalah biduk yang tak mampu arungi bentang samudra
selain tubuhku mulai lapuk
daya layarku tak terkembang
yang akhirnya teronggok dibibir pantai
dengan pasir didih yang menyakitkan
aku hanyalah biduk tua...
senyum sapa gelombang pasang yang dulu membentangkan niatku
menolehpun tak mungkin lagi
mati bersama angin darat yang buyarkan rasa
sungguh aku tak tahu
dikemanakan laraku kusembunyikan?
aku memang hanyalah biduk yang busuk
segala lumut kehidupan telah menggerogoti penampilan
masihkah ada waktuku tuk merapikan?
kuharap aku bisa arungi samudra walau sejenak
setelah itu tenggelam kedasar lautan keabadian
poem by: poncowae. thx om.
Shot it at Kumbha Mela 2010.Its a greatest show on Earth.
In Hindu mythology, its origin is found in one of the popular creation myths and the Hindu theories on evolution, the Samudra manthan episode (Churning of the ocean of milk), which finds mention in the Bhagavata Purana, Vishnu Purana, the Mahabharata, and the Ramayana.
The Gods had lost their strength, and to regain it, they thought of churning the Ksheera Sagara (primordial ocean of milk) for amrit (the nectar of immortality), this required them to make a temporary agreement with their arch enemies, the demons or Asuras, to work together with a promise of sharing the nectar equally thereafter. However, when the Kumbha (urn) containing the amrita appeared, a fight ensued. For twelve days and twelve nights (equivalent to twelve human years) the gods and demons fought in the sky for the pot of amrita. It is believed that during the battle, Lord Vishnu flew away with the Kumbha of elixir, and that is when drops of amrita fell at four places on earth: Prayag, Haridwar, Ujjain and Nashik, and that is where the Kumbh Mela is observed every twelve years.
First written evidence of the Kumbha Mela can be found in the accounts of Chinese traveller, Huan Tsang or Xuanzang (602 - 664 A.D.) who visited India in 629 -645 CE, during the reign of King Harshavardhana.
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This rather interesting figure greets you at the pier in Koh Samet near Rayong.
According to the epic poem Phra Aphai Mani, Phisuea Samut is a sea ogress who lived in a cave beneath the sea. One day, Phra Aphai Mani, a prince from the Rattana Kingdom, was sent to study abroad by his father, with the intention of having him ascend to the throne after his passing. Aphai is a master of playing a magical flute called Pi, which had the power to put people to sleep or even kill them. Nang Phisuea Samudra was captivated by the beautiful music of the flute and decided to rise from the sea to find its source. When she finally met Aphai, she instantly fell in love with him and began plotting to marry him. While Aphai's companions were lulled to sleep by the sound of his flute, Phisuea Samudra disguised herself as a beautiful woman to be with him. Aphai knew all along that she was an ogress in disguise, but he was unable to escape. Aphai and Phisuea lived together and had a son named Sin Samudra. For eight years, Sin was kept isolated from the world until one day, Aphai revealed the truth about his mother to him and they devised a plan to escape. Aphai tricked Phisuea Samudra into going to meditate on a distant island and fasting for three days.
When Phisuea realized she had been deceived, she became agitated and lost her beauty, transforming back into an ogress. She wandered along the beach searching for her beloved. The story ends with Aphai managing to escape and arriving on a shore, where he played his magic flute, breaking Phisuea Samudra's heart and killing her.
The statues of Phisuea were erected on the shores of Koh Samet to commemorate her strong love. Her memorial statues can be found across Rayong province, where she was worshipped
Early evening brings a blush to the blue sky above this section of Parakrama Samudra Reservoir, in Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka. The oldest part of this body of water was constructed in 386AD by King Parakrama and its name translates as The Sea of King Parakrama. I stayed in a hotel sited on the banks of the reservoir and spent many hours observing the various bird species attracted to the area.
I saw several woolly-necked stork (ciconia episcopus) in Sri Lanka - this one close to Parakrama Samudra Reservoir. Aside from the "woolly neck", this profile illustrates the varied colours in the bird's plumage. More at "Colin Pacitti Wildlife Photography" - www.colin-pacitti.com.
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Gosaikund is located in the Langtang region of Nepal. Langtang area is a popular place to visit among trekkers and pilgrims. (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gosaikunda)
The Langtang area is supposed to have 108 holy lakes, of which 85 have been identified. For Hindus Gosaikund is the holiest of these lakes.
According to the Puranas, during Samundra manthan 13 items were released before Dhanvantri emerged with the pot of Amrit. (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samudra_manthan)
One of the items that came out was a poison called Halahala. Since, there was no place to safely dispose it off, Shiva agreed to hold it in his throat. But the poison was so potent that it turned his neck blue, hence, the name Neelkanth, and started burning his throat. Since there was no water nearby, Shiva threw his Trishul on ground and the place where the Trishul struck three water fountains spurted out. These became the three lakes: Saraswatikund, Bhairavkund and Gosaikund. After drinking water from Gosaikund Shiva disappeared in the kund.
The poison imparted its blue color to the water of Gosaikund and even today the area around the lake is barren.
A little grebe surfaces after an unsuccessful underwater hunt . Beads of water are still visible on the bird's back. Photographed in the shallow margins of Parakrama Samudra Reservoir, in Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka. More at "Colin Pacitti Wildlife Photography" - www.colin-pacitti.com.
Chandra Taal (meaning the Lake of the Moon), or Chandra Tal, is situated at an altitude of about 4,300 metres (14,100 ft) in the Himalayas. Mountains of scree overlook the lake on one side, and a magnificent cirque presents a view on the other. The name of the lake originates from its crescent shape. Situated in the Spiti part of the Lahul and Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh (India), it is a popular destination for trekkers and campers. The lake is accessible on foot from Batal as well as from Kunzum Pass from late May to early October. There is also a motorable road from Batal which is 16 km (9.9 mi) away from Chandra Taal, but before August, its condition can be bad. The road from Kunzum Pass is accessible only on foot, and it is about 8 km (5.0 mi) from Chandra Taal. Suraj Tal is also accessible Chandra Taal, 30 km (19 mi) away.[1] Vast meadows on the banks of the lake are the camping sites. During springtime, these meadows are carpeted with hundreds of kinds of wildflowers.
The most surprising thing about this lake is that there is no visible source of this lake but there is a visible outlet which means that water to this lake comes from underground.
The lake is situated on the Samudra Tapu plateau, which overlooks the Chandra River.
The lake is one of two high-altitude wetlands of India which have been designated as Ramsar sites.
India, Kerala, Kovalam, Infinitive pool on the edge of the cliff facing the ocean at a beach resorts near the Samudra beach on the west coast, almost of the southern tip of the extreme south of the sub-continent.
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