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Did you know that in Hindu mythology there is a strong, beautiful warrior goddess, who rides a tiger or lion? She is none other than Durga, the invincible. Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva created Goddess Durga, as an avatar of Ma Shakti using their energies, to save devalok, where the Gods resided and living beings on earth from demon Mahishasura, as neither of the three could vanquish the demon. Goddess Durga, with weapons provided to her by the three Gods took over the task of vanquishing Mahishasura.She came to earth to kill the demon Mahishasura. After a long and hard battle, she killed Mahishasura and restored the heaven, devalok to the Gods, which was previously acquired by him.
Worship of Durga
Ma Durga as she is fondly called, is invoked for protection from the powers of evil. The triumph of Goddess Durga over the demon Mahishasura symbolizes the victory of good over the evil. Durga Puja is observed for her victory. Ma Durga has been worshiped from about 400 A.D or probably earlier than that, to the present time. The day of victory is celebrated as Vijayadashami or Dussehra.
Navaratri
The actual period of the worship however may be on the preceding nine days, Navaratri followed by the last day called Vijayadashami in North India or five days in Bengal. Nine aspects of Durga known as Navadurga are worshipped, one by one during the nine-day festival. In South India especially Andhra Pradesh, Navaratri is also celebrated and the goddess is dressed each day as a different devi meaning goddess.
The word devi in Sanskrit means divine or a shining presence. The nine manifestations of Durga worshipped during Navaratri in the month of Ashwin of the Hindu calendar are Shailaputri, Brahmacharini, Chandraghanta, Skandamata, Katyayani,Kaalratri, Mahagauri and Siddhidaatri.
The Garba
Durga is associated with two mountain ranges, the Himalayas in the north and the VIndhyas in central India. In Mysore, which originated from Mahishasooru in Karnataka, she is worshiped as Chamundeshwari, the patron goddess of the city during Dussehra. In Gujarat it is celebrated as the last day of Navaratri, during which the Garba dance is performed to celebrate the victory of Durga as ‘Mahishasura-mardini’.
Durga puja
‘Durga Puja’ is celebrated in Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, Jharkhand, Tripura, Assam and Bangladesh. The Goddess is worshipped as Mother Durga or Ma Durga, the Mother Goddess being the symbol of all the true qualities which define the Supreme Being. Durga is the representation of infinite power and purity, which resides within every being.The Devi Mahatmya or Devi Mahatmyam is a Hindu philosophical text describing the Goddess as the supreme power and creator of the universe. It is part of the Markandeya Purana. It is recited during Navratri celebrations, the Durga Puja festival,and in Durga temples across India. UNESCO has accorded the Intangible Cultural Heritage tag to Durga Puja on 15th December, 2021.
Durga in Art
Durga images can be seen carved on many ancient Indian temples and caves and is seen in murals as well. Durga images began to be available in miniature painting from 16th century to the 20th century. Durga worship is found all over India, more so in Eastern India. especially Bengal. Statues of Durga have been carved out of clay, stone and bronze and painted as patachitra in Odisha and Bengal. Painting styles in Rajasthani and Pahari have depicted the Goddess in its various schools.
The Salar Jung Museum Collection
The museum has an interesting repertoire of Goddess Durga representations. From bronze and stone statues to manuscript paintings of the Devi Mahatmya, the collection is impressive. There are in bronze folk Durga expressions too.The artefacts show her in battle mode and in her peaceful image as well.
Let us discover some of the collection of the powerful and feisty Goddess Durga at the Salar Jung Museum!
Durga with many Gods standing around her
Painting depicts multi armed Goddess Durga riding on tiger with many Gods standing around her with folded hands. Five angelic figures showering flowers over her. Geometrical designs on yellow band around, from Jaipur, dated to the 19th century.
Mahishahsura-mardini
Goddess Durga as Mahishasura-mardini with eight arms holding weapons, killing a buffalo demon at her feet, figure is on a rectangular base, from South India, dated to the 18th century.
Durga as Mahishasura-mardini
Goddess Durga as Mahishasura mardini killing Mahishasura. Three temples seen in middle of rocks and an orange coloured flag on the shikhara is on the middle main shrine, painting from Jodhpur, dated to circa 1800.
Mahishasura-mardini
Bronze statuette of Mahishasura-mardini with four arms, holding sword, trident and mace, resting her left foot on an animal at left. Elongated cut out hole at back, from South India, dated to 20th century.
Battle between Durga and demons
Painting showing a battle between Goddess Durga and demons in which Durga is riding on lion carrying various weapons in her many arms accompanied by her four followers attacking the demons who are armed, elephant and horses seen falling down, from Guler, dated to the late 18th century.
Eight-handed Devi
Bronze figure of eight-handed Devi Mariamman with the seven hooded serpent, who is affiliated to Goddess Durga, bronze, from India, dated to the 19th century.
Durga in an illustrated manuscript
Goddess Durga, illustrated manuscript, painting showing Durga devi - a few verses in Devanagari also seen, dated to circa 1650.
Figure of Goddess Durga
Probably a bronze figure of Goddess Durga dancing. Her legs are on a prostrate figure. Ganesh on the right side. Hands carry the symbols, a halo around the figure. A snake on the right side of the halo, from South India, dated to the 14th century.
Goddess Durga in combat with demons
Painting depicts multi-armed Goddess Durga riding on a tiger's back and horned demons Shumbha and Nishumbha with mace and shield in attacking position depicted in two registers, the demon below has moustaches. Geometrical designs on yellow band around, folio from a Devi Mahatmaya, from Jaipur, dated to the 19th century.
Goddess Durga
Goddess Durga riding on a lion fighting with two demons, figure is on a wooden base, made in ivory, dated to the 20th century.
Goddess Durga seated on a throne
Painting depicts multi-armed Goddess Durga seated on a throne with human and animal figures on her lap. Eight maids standing on either side with chatter and fly-whisks. Angelic figures showering flowers over her, from Jaipur, dated to the 19th century.
Goddess Durga in combat with demon
Painting depicts multi-armed Goddess Durga riding on tiger shooting arrows at demon Nishumbha. Geometrical designs around the painting, folio from a Devi Mahatmya from Jaipur, dated to the 19th century.
Standing 'Asthabhuja Durga'
Goddess Durga with several weapons and attributes like sword, spear, sickle, shankha,shield and bow. Her hands bears several bangles. Her front right hand is shown in varadahasta or posture of granting wishes. A lady probably a bhakta or devotee is seen seated on left. Stone sculpture from West Bengal, Pala dynasty, dated to the 13th century.
Durga riding on tiger shooting arrows
Painting depicts multi-armed Goddess Durga riding on tiger shooting arrows. The arrows already shot have pierced the arms and shield of the demon who is holding a sword in his right hand. Two attendants with fly-whisks on either side of Durga. Geometrical designs around the painting, folio from a Devi Mahatmya from Jaipur, dated to the 19th century.
Folk figure of Goddess Durga
Folk bronze figure of Durga holding a lotus in her left hand and weapons in her other hand, from Central India, dated to the16th century.
Durga riding on tiger armed with weapons
Painting depicts multi-armed Goddess Durga riding on tiger, armed with sword, mace, spear, arrow, trident and holding the head of a vanquished demon by its long hair tassel, from Deccan, dated to the late 19th century.
Durga killing a demon
Illustrated palm leaf is containing ten leaves depicting Goddess Durga killing a demon, patachitra from Odisha, dated to the 18th century.
Mahishasura-mardini
Bronze figure of Mahishasura-mardini on four-legged rectangular base, from South India, dated to the 19th century.
Credits: Story
Text and Curation : Soma Ghosh
Photography : M. Krishnamurthy and Bahadur Ali
Research Assistance : Dinesh Singh and E. Rajesh
Special Thanks to Dr. A. Nagender Reddy, Director, Salar Jung Museum, Hyderabad, India.
References -
1. Pal, Pratapaditya, ed./Goddess Durga - The Power and The Glory, Mumbai: Marg
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2. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Durga (accessed on 23.06.2022)
3. festivals.iloveindia.com/durga-puja/origin-durga-puja.html (accessed on 23.06.2022)
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Lilium candidum, the Madonna lily, is a plant in the true lily family. It is native to the Balkans and Middle East, and naturalized in other parts of Europe, including France, Italy, and Ukraine, and in North Africa, the Canary Islands, Mexico, and other regions. It has been cultivated since antiquity, for at least 3,000 years, and has great symbolic value since then for many cultures.
The white lily symbolizes chastity in the iconography of the Catholic Church and some of the Orthodox churches. For example, Medieval depictions of the Annunciation show Gabriel the Archangel handing a white lily to the Virgin Mary. Additionally, the white lily is the attribute of other virginal and chaste saints, such as Saint Joseph, Saint Anthony of Padua and Saint Maria Goretti.
The lotus flower symbolizes spiritual enlightenment, purity, self-regeneration, and rebirth. Its emergence from murky waters into beauty and glory has been seen as a metaphor for human life, in which difficult times can be overcome with resilience and dedication.
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The north gate of the protective wall around the Viking settlement.
Symbolized by concrete pillars.
Kongernes Jelling is one of the most important archaeological sites in Denmark. Here you can find the "birth certificate" and the "baptismal font" of Denmark
Das Nordtor der Schutzmauer um die Wikingersiedlung.
Symbolisiert durch Betonsäulen.
Kongernes Jelling ist eine der wichtigsten archäologischen Stätten in Dänemark. Hier findet man die "Geburtsurkunde" und das "Taufbecken" Dänemarks.
Wisteria often symbolizes sincere and faithful friendship, as well as welcoming and hospitality.
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Designed by the international architectural firm Aedas, the shape of the building is like a spring bamboo shoot, which symbolizes the prosperity of Taichung. Taken with my iPhone 14 Pro Max and converted to B&W using Silver Efex Pro 2.
Purple flowers symbolize charm, grace, elegance, and refinement. Purple flowers can make a strong romantic impression.
Let your imaginative thoughts just wander…
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Hardly any animal symbolizes freedom and the West of the USA better than the bison, which have always grazed on the endless grasslands of the prairie. Although the landscape of the USA has changed over time, the enthusiasm for this majestic mammal remains unbroken
Cardinal birds are a symbolic bird as it symbolizes positivity amidst the troubles we experienced in our life. There is a quote about this belief that goes, “Cardinals appear when Angels are near.” Because of this, many have been associated with Cardinal sightings in their property to their departed loved ones.
ASTERS (Callistephus chinensis) symbolize patience, elegance and daintiness and are indicative of ‘a love of variety’.
In Greek, Aster means star, named so for its star-like blossoms. Asters have daisy like flowers with a yellow or yellow/green center.
They come in colours of yellow, white and all shades of purple from the palest lavender to deep purple.
Lungta (Windhorse) are prayer flags made in five cardinal
colours of yellow, green, red, white and blue, symbolizing the
five elements of earth, water, fire, air and earth respectively.
The silent prayers are blessings spoken on the breath of nature. Just as a drop of water can permeate the ocean,
prayers dissolved in the wind extend to fill all of space, quietly harmonizes the environment.
Outer Level: Mythical Creature
On the outer level, the lungta is a mythical Tibetan creature from pre-Buddhist times that combines the speed of the wind and the strength of the horse to carry prayers from earth to the heavens.
Inner Level: Positive Qualities
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The increasing area of the square backdrop behind the figurine gives off an impression of endless regularity which symbolizes routine.
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It represents a massive iceberg and symbolizes the constant change between nature and culture, as well as the impact of global warming.
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Haft-Seen also spelled as Haft Sīn (Persian, the seven seen's) is a tabletop arrangement of seven symbolic items traditionally displayed at Nowruz, the Iranian/Afghan new year. The haft-seen table includes seven items all starting with the letter seen (س) in the Persian alphabet.
The Haft-Seen items are:
Sabzeh - wheat, barley, mung bean or lentil sprouts growing in a dish - symbolizing rebirth
Samanu - sweet pudding made from wheat germ - symbolizing affluence
Senjed - dried oleaster Wild Olive fruit - symbolizing love
Seer - garlic - symbolizing the medicine and health.
Seeb - apple - symbolizing beauty.
Somāq - sumac fruit - symbolizing (the color of) sunrise.
Serkeh - vinegar - symbolizing old-age and patience
Each Haft-Seen item is a symbol of an ancient Persian holy spirit dedicated, 5 of which are spirits of 5 months in the Persian calendar:
Sabzeh is the symbol for the spirit of Ordibehesht (2nd month of Persian Calendar) who is the owner of vast clean oceans.
Samanu - is the symbol for the spirit of Shahrivar (6th month of Persian Calendar) who is the symbol of grocery.
Senjed - is the symbol for the spirit of Khordad (3rd month of Persian Calendar) who is the symbol of love and affection.
Somāq - is the symbol for the spirit of Bahman (11th month of Persian Calendar) who is the symbol of rain.
Serkeh - is the symbol for the spirit of Mordad (the 5th month of Persian Calendar) who is the symbol of immortality.
Seeb - is the symbol for the woman spirit, the Sepandar Mazd, who is the symbol of rebirth and health.
Seer - is the symbol of the highest spirit of worship, the Ahura Mazda.
The following items may also appear on the Haft-Seen table as ornaments or for the sake of completeness. Although some of these items are Persian symbols, they are not the main part of the traditional HaftSeeen.
Divan-e Hafez, a Persian poetry book.
a mirror
a goldfish in a bowl represents life and the end of astral year-picas (Goldfish is originally a symbol Chinese new year)
a low brazier full of fire
a lamp
sprays of cypress or pine
pomegranates
painted eggs
coins as a symbol of wealth
candles for each member of the family
a bowl of water
wheat or bread
Yellow. Yellow is a color associated with sun. It symbolizes optimism, energy, joy, happiness and friendship. It might also stand for intellect. On the contrary, yellow can indicate jealousy, betrayal, illness and danger.Mar 8, 2016
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The Square of Kyiv Intellectuals is one of the most creative sights of the capital. The main feature of the park is bronze bird sculptures, each of which identifies a certain image of representatives of the intelligentsia.
Kyiv sculptor Konstantin Skritutsky depicted the urban intellectual in the form of a bronze kingfisher - a bird that stands on a concrete pedestal with a cane under its wing, bowing its head. It would be happy to fly away to warmer lands, but it has become so accustomed to it that cannot do this - it’s a shame...
“As for me, this image best symbolizes the Kyiv intelligentsia. By its nature, the kingfisher is a very shy bird - it constantly hides its head under its wing, as if it were ashamed of everything that happens around. With my work I want to show that from the general callousness and inertia, the Kyiv intelligentsia has become an endangered species, which is time to be included in the Red Book. But the intelligentsia exists, and it should actively manifest itself in all public affairs. This is a kind of friendly cartoon that should make the intellectual think," - the sculptor is convinced.
Сквер київських інтелігентів – одна з найкреативніших столичних пам'яток. Головна особливість парку – скульптури бронзових птахів, кожен із яких ототожнює певний образ представників інтелігенції.
Київський скульптор Костянтин Скритуцький зобразив міського інтелігента у вигляді бронзового зимородка — птаха, який стоїть на бетонному постаменті з тростиною під крилом, схиливши голову. Він би й радий полетіти в теплі краї, та так прижився, що не може цього зробити — соромно...
"Як на мене, то цей образ найкраще символізує київську інтелігенцію. За своїм характером зимородок дуже сором'язлива пташка — постійно ховає голову під крило, ніби їй соромно за все, що відбувається довкола. Своєю роботою я хочу показати, що від загальної бездушності та інертності київська інтелігенція стала вимираючим видом, який час занести до Червоної книги. Але інтелігенція є, і вона має себе активно проявляти у всіх суспільних справах. Це свого роду дружній шарж, який має змусити інтелігента замислитись”, - переконаний скульптор.
У сквері розмістилися Сова, Ворон, Зимородок та Горобець. Автор хотів показати, що інтелігенція на сьогоднішній день є видом, що вимирає. Так, скульптура Зимородка символізує сумлінного та скромного інтелігента. Сова (символ знань) відображає образ киян, зайнятих науковою діяльністю. Скульптура Ворона – це людина, яка має розважливість і виваженість. Образ інтелігента, що прагне до свободи, виражає Горобець, що сидить на клітці зі зламаними прутами.
Düden Waterfall: The waterfall which is one of the natural beauties that symbolizes the city is located approximately 10 km northeast of Antalya city centre. It falls down from a height of 20 metres. The main source of the stream is in Kırkgöz area. However lower part of Düden Waterfall is on the road to Lara Beach. It is on the southeast of city centre and floods from 40 metre high cliffs. It is one of the natural beauties that symbolize Antalya.
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Düden Waterfalls are a group of waterfalls in the province of Antalya, Turkey. The waterfalls, formed by the recycle station water, are located 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) north-east of Antalya. They end where the waters of the Lower Düden Falls drop off a rocky cliff directly into the Mediterranean Sea.
A group of Düden Waterfalls consists of two waterfalls, Upper Düden Waterfalls and Lower Düden Waterfalls.[1]
At the 28th and 30th kilometre markers (17 and 19 miles) of the old route from Antalya-Burdur (which goes through Döşemealtı town), two big karstic sources appear. These sources, Kırkgözler and Pınarbaşı, merge after a short flow and disappear into Bıyıklı Sinkhole. Some of the sinkholes can swallow a river or lake. In this region, the Suğla (Konya) big sinkhole and the Bıyıklı sinkhole output 30 cubic metres per second (1,100 cu ft/s). This quantity is the output of Kırkgöz and Pınarbaşı springs at inundation.
The water, which disappears at Bıyıklı Sinkhole, travels 14 km (9 mi) underground and comes out again at Varsak pit. After a very short fall, it disappears again from the other end. The water which disappears at Varsak goes underground for 2 km (1.2 mi) and comes out again at Düdenbasi, by pressure made by a syphon. The water which falls from Düdenbasi is the water coming from Kepez Hydroelectrical Complex.
A regulator built in front of the Bıyıklı Sinkhole directs the waters of Kırkgözler and Pınarbaşı into a canal to the Kepez Hydroelectric Plant, where a pressure pipe carries it to a balancing funnel and drops it over the plant's turbines.
The water from the plant's discharge unit is brought to Düdenbaşı again by a long canal, where it forms artificial cascades. From there the amount of water is that of a large river. Seven irrigation trenches distribute the water to land north-east of Antalya.
After Düdenbasi, the waters of Düdençay separate into a number of streams and finally, east of Antalya, cascade 40 metres (131 ft) from a platform into the Mediterranean. A park surrounds these waterfalls. They can be seen from the sea by taking a boat trip from Antalya yacht harbour.
Pine cones symbolize child-like wonder, spiritual perception, imagination, creativity, fertility, birth, wildness, freedom, connection, and playfulness. (Native American)
They show us this simple philosophy:
When you are on one side, you can easily move to the other side!
Mehmet Murat ildan
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Located in downtown Ottawa, this monument is the first in the world dedicated to universal human rights. It is a tribute to the historic struggle of all people to obtain and safeguard their fundamental rights. This monument symbolizes Canadians’ commitment to live in peace in a society based on these rights.
The monument portal is inscribed with the first words of the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights: “All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights.” Within the monument, granite plaques are inscribed with the words “Equality,” “Dignity” and “Rights” in 73 languages of Canada’s First Nations peoples. The plaques highlight the vital role that language plays in preserving culture.
September 24, 1998, marked the 50th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. To honour the occasion, the President of South Africa, Nelson Mandela, unveiled a commemorative plaque at the monument which was dedicated to John Peters Humphrey. This Canadian jurist was the author of the first draft of the declaration, during the time that he was director of the United Nations Division of Human Rights.
The monument was created by Melvin Charney in 1989, and unveiled in 1990 by the Dalai Lama, Tibet’s leader in exile.
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Situé au centre-ville d’Ottawa, ce monument est le premier du monde à avoir été consacré aux droits de la personne. Il rappelle les luttes historiques de tous les peuples pour obtenir et sauvegarder leurs droits fondamentaux. Cette œuvre symbolise l’engagement des Canadiens à vivre en paix dans une société fondée sur ces droits.
Le portail est gravé des premiers mots de la Déclaration universelle des droits de l’homme des Nations Unies: « Tous les êtres humains naissent libres et égaux en dignité et en droits ». À l’intérieur du monument, les mots « égalité », « dignité » et « droits » sont gravés en 73 langues des Premières nations du Canada sur des plaques de granit. Ces plaques soulignent le rôle essentiel de la langue dans la préservation des cultures.
Le 24 septembre 1998 a marqué le 50e anniversaire de la Déclaration universelle des droits de l’homme des Nations Unies. Pour l’occasion, le président sud-africain Nelson Mandela a dévoilé une plaque commémorative au monument en hommage à John Peters Humphrey. Ce juriste canadien a rédigé la première ébauche de la Déclaration alors qu’il était directeur de la Division des droits de l’homme des Nations Unies.
L’œuvre a été créée par Melvin Charney en 1989 et dévoilée en 1990 par le Dalaï Lama, chef en exil des bouddhistes tibétains.
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Google says that Pink Roses symbolize gratitude, joy, and admiration. I’ll agree…
Gratitude for Flickr; Joy for the happiness and smiles I get from my photography equipment and its use to play and trying to create; Admiration for the brilliant and shockingly creative images shared by you, my Flickr Friends.
I would say that Google got this one right.
This incredible architectural masterpiece symbolizing the sailing navy, was designed to house the replica of a Junk from the Ming dynasty!
This 224-ton junk measures more than thirty meters long and its masts reach up to the top of the museum.
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Cet incroyable chef-d'œuvre d'architecture symbolisant la marine à voile, a été conçu pour abriter la réplique d'une Jonque de la dynastie Ming !
Cette jonque de 224 tonneaux mesure plus de trente mètre de long et ses mâts s'élancent vers le sommet de musée.
Black tulips symbolize power and strength. Their mysterious and elegant shade depicts royalty. Origin: Black tulips are a rare hybrid of tulips. Absolute black tulips are very hard to achieve, but there are many mixtures of purple, dark wine red or velvet maroon that are closest to pure black. Seen at the Big chair in Thomasville. NC.
I sometimes think I should look for a really ugly frame...an abstract black goo or such, to symbolize all that is ugly in this world; all that is wrong and evil.
But perhaps a shot like this is more poignant. Out of the blackness there springs hope.
If there is that which is 'wrong' in this world, then there is also that which is 'right'. If there is truth, then there is truth that is absolute. The world would have us believe there is no absolute truth...but I would encourage all those who have not found it, to seek it out. For if there is absolute truth, then there is the one who set it in place...and that is where we find hope.
Today, I am thinking of a Flickr acquaintance who is grieving. Lean on the hope that is everlasting...
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Yellow. Yellow is a color associated with sun. It symbolizes optimism, energy, joy, happiness and friendship. It might also stand for intellect. On the contrary, yellow can indicate jealousy, betrayal, illness and danger.Mar 8, 2016
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京都 東山鹿ヶ谷 法然院
In the foreground is "The Byakusadan" ( twin white sand platforms/mounds) which symbolize the water, and a monk draw a seasonal new pattern like waves ,cherry blossoms ,maple leaves ,a fan with Kanji ( Chinese charer )on in the early morning every three or four days .
Passing trough the stone path between the Byakusadan means that the worshipers are purified themselves and enter a kind sanctuary of the temple. - maco-nonch
This temple has an explicit no-tripod policy, so tripods, including monopods, are usually prohibited.
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The Honen-in, whose formal name is the Zenki-san Honen-in Bambukyo-ji善気山 法然院 萬無教寺,is located at the foot of Zenki-san which is one of the 36 Higashiyama mountains.The principal Buddhist image of the temple is the statue of Amida Nyorai.The Honen-in stands on the site where Priest Honen ( 1133-1212),who is the founder of the Jodo sect of Buddhism ,and his two disciples Anraku and Juren erected and image of Amida Nyorai to worshhip him and perform services in front of the image six time a day.
The exsiting Hondo ( main hall) was built in 1680 by Priest Nincho (1645-1711) who regreted the fact that the proportion of earnest disciplinants became less while the doctrine of Honen flitered into the public,on the advice of his master Priest Bambu( 1607-1681),the 38th superior of the Chion-in Temple.- He shose Shikagatani where Honen and his discilpes erectted the image of Amida Nyorai for the site for the monastery to practice Sehnju-Nenbutsu,the invocation of Honen which leads to salvation of Amida's paradise by just reciting Nanu-Amidabutsu many times.
Afterwards,many monks studied in the monastery keeping the original doctrine of Honen, who started Senju-Nenbutsu . Howeve ,since the beginning of 20th century,the Honen-in has been turning to be a family temple of the supporters. After the World WarⅡ,the temple left from the Jodo-sect and it hawsw been an independent religious corporation since then. Today the temple is aimed to help the people achieve calmness of their minds with faith and make their own lives spiritually richer with all living creatures. - Honen-in
This imposing structure can be seen for miles around Collingwood and symbolizes the twin engines of commerce in the early 1900's, agriculture and shipping.
In 1899, the Collingwood Council identified the need to erect a Modern elevator, but due to low water levels, construction was delayed until 1929, when the Federal government agreed to pay for dredging.
The two million bushel grain elevator has bins 100 feet high and 22 feet in diameter. The steamer MUNISING arrived in September 1929 with 228,000 bushels of American grain, the first shipment for this important new structure, the third grain elevator in Collingwood's growing economy.
Grain service stopped in 1993, ending 64 years of operation for the cement elevator and 123 years of grain trade in Collingwood. The terminals, now owned by the Town of Collingwood, continue as a modern day landmark.
A door can symbolize many things in our lives.
It can be something that represents the hope of possibilities;
the promise of new opportunity. It can convey the idea of change or transition. Sometimes it signifies prevention.
We often use the expression, 'when one door closes, another one opens' and it seems to be a truism in life. We think we know exactly what we want to do, or have, but despite our best efforts and how frequently we try to smash our way through, the door remains firmly shut. That's when frustrations can be calmed with the notion that perhaps there's something better ahead than we're presently aware of if we're patient and vigilant.
The phrase, 'the door of opportunity' is another truism and sometimes when we think back on our lives we can see where we successfully took advantage of the moment and the opportunity presented to us. Conversely, one of life's regrets can be the open door we ignored.
"What's it going to take to open the closed door?" We know we need, or want, to get to a certain position but some type of key is required. Many times that becomes a time of emotional, spiritual or intellectual pursuit of an answer to a mystery.
I suppose it's also true that doors can be the stuff of nightmares. What frightening thing is on the other side? But for the mostpart, at least to my way of thinking, a door can be a golden opportunity.
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Did you know that, aside from symbolizing longevity, peaches also safeguard health? Yep. Holistically speaking, the fruit is considered as medicine for everything from rheumatism to colds to nurturing the soul.
A "Peach Girl" in America is a vessel of joy and kindness, like a peach's healing medicine is to the soul. People are excited when they see her coming and are sad to see her go because she brings life through her words and heart.
She is also diligent with her work ethic, and very trustworthy - for she keeps her word and follows through on a commitment, no matter how small it may seem.
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Amsterdam - Javakade.
HOTEL JAKARTA symbolizes Amsterdam’s historic maritime connection with Asia. It is built on the quay where until the mid-20th century, immigrants would arrive after a long trip from Indonesia. For many families, the tip of Java Island was their first or last view of Amsterdam (archdaily.com).
Architects: SeArch (2018).
Barak-Khan Madrasah was built in the 16th century by order of the governor of Tashkent, Nauruz Ahmad- Khan a grandson of Mirzo Ulugbek.
The governed considered Nauruz Ahmad-Khan ruler accompanied by good luck, that is why they nicknamed him "Barak-Khan" or "Lucky ruler." Since then madrasah is called by the nickname of its founder.
Construction of madrasah was built in several stages and was completed in 1532. The building Barak-Khan Madrasah was erected in front of Mahalla Hastimom, considered the center of scientists, philosophers and scholars of Islam. For more than five centuries, Barak-Khan Madrasah symbolizes the greatness of the city's history. Until 2007 it housed the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Central Asia.
The statue was erected on the top of Sololaki hill in 1958, the year Tbilisi celebrated its 1500th anniversary. Prominent Georgian sculptor Elguja Amashukeli designed the twenty-metre aluminium figure of a woman in Georgian national dress.
She symbolizes the Georgian national character: in her left hand she holds a bowl of wine to greet those who come as friends, and in her right hand is a sword for those who come as enemies.
The sunflower symbolizes joy, vitality, gratitude, fidelity and lasting love..as it constantly follows the movement of the sun..let us humans also try to follow its example.
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Il girasole simboleggia allegria, vitalità, gratitudine, fedeltà e amore duraturo..poichè segue costantemente il movimento del sole..proviamo anche noi esseri umani a seguire il suo esempio
The dogwood bloom symbolizes diving sacrifice, triumph of eternal life, resurrection and regeneration.
The geranium flower symbolizes happiness, good health, good wishes, and friendship. They are associated with positive emotions.
The pink coloured Geranium symbolizes romance, love and affection as well. Because of this, pink Geraniums were used as ingredients in love potions and according to stories, they had a really strong effect. Whether this is or isn’t true, pink Geraniums are certainly beautiful as gifts for someone dear to you.
The Daisy symbolizes joy, innocence & simplicity.
It reminds us to stay present in the moment & look for the simple joys life has to offer.
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Love locks are a romantic tradition of attaching padlocks to landmarks to symbolize everlasting love. The tradition is believed to have originated from a Serbian story about a couple who pledged their love on a bridge before World War I. The tradition has spread globally and can be found on bridges, lamp posts, fences, and monuments.
There are several places to find love locks near the Golden Gate Bridge, including:
Battery Spencer overlook in Sausalito.
The National Park Service discourages the practice of attaching love locks because they can damage structures and pollute the area with discarded keys. In 2015, a section of the Pont des Arts footbridge in Paris collapsed due to the weight of the padlocks.
What do chestnuts symbolize?
This tree has had a lot of symbolic meaning to those that find it in their environment and some of the symbolism of the chestnut tree include fertility, abundance, provision, longevity, invigoration, and lots more.
Lucky me :-) I shot this image yesterday during a hike in a forest in Holland
2022 = 6 in numerology
6 = Symbol of Love & Romance, the symbol of luck and is the highest number of the dice!
Bible interpretation is a mammoth number representing the creation of Man - man was created on the 6th day. Symbolizing man and our human weakness
Interestingly the satanic number is the triple 6! = 666 = Mark of the Beast.
The next few years we will witness Quantum Leap forward for humanity on a scale never witnessed before.
Buckle down, be prepared for rapid changes - something most of us are not adept to coping with.
In the year 2022 it is a time for transformation from within, sometimes not of our own free will.
Remain in touch with your feelings and emotions, listen to what your body is telling you.
Whilst the world around us continues to spin out of control now is the time for each of us to draw on our own STRENGTH - to rise above the dysfunction we will witness.
It will be a time for much more awakening for humanity. More and more light will shine on humanity exposing the dark.
It will be a time when the shadow is truly exposed both on a world scale and at an individual level.
It may be a time of great upheaval for many as systems, foundations we have believed to be real suddenly become clear to us are crumbling from beneath us.
Challenging yes absolutely, and with this may come a great deal of personal grief longing for how things used to be. Hold your light it is returning like never before into the hearts and minds of humanity.
This will be a great time for Transformation from within sometimes voluntarily, sometimes we will be shaken into it and at other times we will be stirred into transformation - but TRUST, as always through these times when it is easy to focus on the dark - always there is TRANSFORMATION that takes place.
At these times nurture yourself in whatever way you can, laugh, meditate, listen to music, reach out - help is there like never before for humanity.
Grief is always a great transformer. We will witness collective grief along with personal grief. Become like water, fluid, flowing, allowing and embrace the light and the Love that will help to transform you on a quantum scale.
Collectively we are each shifting consciousness and this shift is more LOVE, more LIGHT for new and better ways of being in this world.
We will see more justice new ideas birthed forward to benefit humanity - the old is being dismantled, the corrupt, the wicked, the dysfunction, conflict and separation will no longer be sustained on our beautiful earth.
Humanity will become more united, we will feel it, we will see it clearly we will be supported spiritually, emotionally as the Christ Consciousness expands into the minds of men. We will be asked to find more patience, more compassion with others who may be resistant to change.
Focus on what you require for yourself in the new year of 2022, set your intentions and whilst it is so easy to focus on the negatives of this world. It is time now to focus on all that we are grateful for.
The year 2022 (all those 2's!) representing UNITY - it is the year when we have the opportunity to make quantum leaps in transformations individually and come truly into our inner Strength and become a stronger Light force of Love on the planet.
WOW no more powerful emotion than LOVE
If faced with Grief - please remember this - when we grieve either individually or collectively - whilst it may feel like our hearts are broken, it too shows us an insight into the great LOVE we have in our hearts. I am always amazed even in the darkest days of grief the overwhelming LOVE that is felt within and from others.
That is the gift and the blessing in GRIEF - an opening of our hearts. That may sound strange to many, but it is very real.
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"I guess sometimes things don`t break, they shatter, but when you let the light in, shattered glass will glitter."
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I wish you strength, courage, Love and Light for 2022.
Happy New Year everyone
Mushrooms and toadstools also symbolize male fertility and virility because of their phallic shape. In China, the mushroom symbolizes long life, happiness and rebirth. Mushrooms are the food of the Taoist immortals. In China, it's believed the mushroom will only grow in peaceful times, thus it is a symbol of successful government. Some African and Siberian tribes regard mushrooms as symbolic of the human soul, In Mexico, the sacred mushroom signifies knowledge and enlightenment. Some Western myths show fairies and elves sitting on mushrooms and toadstools
Spring flowers, April 2022
Dogwood flowers are most often used as symbols of rebirth. These flowers are closely connected to Christianity.
White dogwood flowers most often symbolize innocence, purity, and spirituality.
Superstitions about eggs - Eggs symbolize fertility, so farmers would scatter broken eggs into their fields hoping they would bring forth an abundant crop. Also, if you break open an egg and find two yolks, that means someone you know will be getting married or having twins. And when you're cracking your egg, make sure to crush the eggshell afterward: otherwise, legend has it, a witch will gather up the pieces, set sail, and cause terrible storms at sea.