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Title and song by Rod Stewart - 1972
Ramakien gallery at Wat Phra Kaew.
Wikipedia: The gallery or Phra Rabiang (พระระเบียง) is a covered corridor, walled on one side, that surrounds the entire temple like a cloister. Murals on the gallery walls depict the entire arc of the Ramakien epic, which is based on the Indian Ramayana. This version was translated and recomposed in Thai poetic form under the supervision of Rama I himself around 1797. The story is divided into five long episodes. The murals were commissioned by Rama I to tell his version of the epic. In fact, the main decorative theme throughout the temple is the Ramakien story. The concept of righteous kingship within the epic has long been recognized within Southeast Asia and has been appropriated by many kings to equate their countries with the legendary city of Ayodhya and the titular hero Rama. The murals were erased and completely repainted by the orders of Rama III. Ever since then they have been frequently restored.
Title and song by Rod Stewart - 1972
Ramakien gallery at Wat Phra Kaew.
Wikipedia: The gallery or Phra Rabiang (พระระเบียง) is a covered corridor, walled on one side, that surrounds the entire temple like a cloister. Murals on the gallery walls depict the entire arc of the Ramakien epic, which is based on the Indian Ramayana. This version was translated and recomposed in Thai poetic form under the supervision of Rama I himself around 1797. The story is divided into five long episodes. The murals were commissioned by Rama I to tell his version of the epic. In fact, the main decorative theme throughout the temple is the Ramakien story. The concept of righteous kingship within the epic has long been recognized within Southeast Asia and has been appropriated by many kings to equate their countries with the legendary city of Ayodhya and the titular hero Rama. The murals were erased and completely repainted by the orders of Rama III. Ever since then they have been frequently restored.
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Memories of Fantasy Fair 2021 (Part 11 of 14)
CREDITS:
AtaMe - Pix Armor
Rise Design - Ayodhya Horns + Jewelry
Yomi - Gwyn Hair
HEXtraordinary - Willow The Whisp - Companion
Skellybones -- Skellylove Choker
Cinphul - STQ boots
G-SHOT - SHEVA Thong
Nefekalum Tattoos - Of Pharaoh (Group Gift)
Aii & Ego - Somnium's Wake Bom Tattoo VIP GIft
Teegle - "Serenity" the Alicorn
En Pointe - Knight's Armor Galahad
LOCATION:
Seventh Valley, Fantasy Faire, 2021
CREDITS:
AtaMe - Pix Armor
Rise Design - Ayodhya Horns + Jewelry
[AiiZawa - Black Ruined Blade 2.0
Yomi - Gwyn Hair
Skellybones -- Skellylove Choker
Cinphul - STQ boots
G-SHOT - SHEVA Thong
Nefekalum Tattoos - Of Pharaoh (Group Gift)
Aii & Ego - Somnium's Wake Bom Tattoo VIP GIft
Teegle - "Serenity" the Alicorn
En Pointe - Knight's Armor Galahad
Photographed 31 May 2018, Ayutthaya Historical Park, Ayutthaya, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province, Thailand
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Spanish - Prinia vientre amarillo
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Italian - Prinia ventre giallo
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Russian - Желтобрюхая приния
Thai - นกกระจิบหญ้าท้องเหลือง
Icelandic - Gulmaga prinía
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The Indian festival of Diwali is one of its most anticipated and widely celebrated festivals. And in a country so diverse, Diwali celebrations find resonance and retelling in multiple ways across the country. Popular traditions mark it as the day Lord Ram defeated the demon, Ravana, and returned to his home city, Ayodhya. Southern parts of India call it Deepavali instead and celebrate the day Lord Krishna defeated the demon Narakasura. Irrespective of which mythological camp you fall in, Diwali or Deepavali is a time of joy and togetherness throughout the country.
These 3 Chedis are built before the Kingdom of Ayutthaya was ruined. The guide told me there were 33 kings who ruled this place before the burmese destroyed this ancient capital which derives its name from Ayodhya in India which was capital city of King Rama .
Some more history on this photo by a fellow flickerite
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Taken during my trip to Dorset.
Nothing extraordinary about this post except that this might be my last upload for this month as tomorrow onwards, I'll be on vacation to India for Diwali.
Since I have become so addicted to flickr so I still donno how I'll manage without visiting your uploads and obviously without uploading some new pics :)
But I think, it is a much deserved break from my routine busy life. I hope you have a great month...Keep clicking and keep uploading. I'll be back to visit them as soon as possible. :)
And yes, Wish u all a very happy and prosperous Diwali.
For my friends who don't know what Diwali is, here is a description from Wiki:
'Diwali (also spelled Devali in certain regions) or Deepawali, popularly known as the "festival of lights", is an important festival in Hinduism, Jainism, and Sikhism, celebrated for different reasons, occurring between mid-October and mid-November. For Hindus, Diwali is one of the most important festivals of the year and is celebrated in families by performing traditional activities together in their homes. For Jains, Diwali marks the attainment of moksha or nirvana by Mahavira in 527 BC. For Sikhs, Diwali is celebrated as Bandhi Chhor Diwas (The Celebration of Freedom), and celebrates the release from prison of the sixth guru, Guru Hargobind, who also rescued 52 Hindu kings held captive by Mughal Emperor with him in the Gwalior Fort in 1619.
Deepavali is an official holiday in India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Mauritius, Guyana, Trinidad & Tobago, Suriname, Malaysia, Singapore, and Fiji.
The name "Diwali" is a contraction of "Deepavali" (Sanskrit: दीपावली Dīpāvalī), which translates into "row of lamps". Diwali involves the lighting of small clay lamps (diyas or dīpas) in Sanskrit: दीप) filled with oil to signify the triumph of good over evil. During Diwali, all the celebrants wear new clothes and share sweets and snacks with family members and friends.
Diwali commemorates the return of Lord Rama, along with Sita and Lakshmana, from his 14-year-long exile and vanquishing the demon-king Ravana. In joyous celebration of the return of their king, the people of Ayodhya, the Capital of Rama, illuminated the kingdom with earthen diyas and by bursting firecrackers.'
HBW!!!!
Excerpt from www.hindustantimes.com/htcity/trips-tours/north-america-s...:
In a vibrant celebration of faith, a 51-foot statue of Lord Ram was inaugurated at the Hindu Heritage Centre in Mississauga. Here's what the internet had to say
In a historic moment for the Indian diaspora in Canada, the tallest statue of Lord Ram in North America was unveiled on Sunday at the Hindu Heritage Centre in Mississauga, Ontario. Towering at an impressive 51 feet (excluding the pedestal and umbrella), the fibreglass idol now stands as a spiritual and cultural landmark in the Greater Toronto Area.
The unveiling of North America’s tallest Lord Ram statue in Mississauga sparked emotional reactions across social media. “From Ayodhya to Ontario, the name of Shri Ram echoes louder than borders. This is not just a statue, it's a statement of faith and identity standing tall across the world,” wrote one user. Another noted, “Toronto, Canada: The tallest Murti of Bhagwan Shri Ram now stands tall in Mississauga — a proud moment for the global Hindu community. In a land where Hindus have faced rising hostility from fringe Khalistani elements, this Murti is more than a symbol of faith — it’s a statement of resilience, peace, and presence. Sanatan stands tall.” Others chimed in with messages like, “Let’s make Canada great again,” and, “Grand and beautiful.”
Constructed in Delhi and assembled by skilled craftsmen in Canada, the statue draws inspiration from the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya. Built with a steel superstructure and designed to last at least 100 years, the idol is engineered to endure wind speeds of up to 200 km/hr—symbolising not just devotion, but durability.
“This is a spiritual gift to the community,” said Acharya Surinder Sharma Shastri, founder of the Hindu Heritage Centre. “The installation of this murti is not just a moment of pride, but also a reminder that righteousness must always be the guiding factor in our lives.”
The monumental project began four years ago and was made possible by a generous donation from an Indo-Canadian business leader. For Kushagr Sharma, principal organiser of the event, the turnout was deeply moving. “To witness over 10,000 people come together in devotion and unity for the unveiling of Shri Ram’s 51-foot-tall murti was truly remarkable. This event was not just a celebration of our faith, but a proud moment for all Canadians who value cultural harmony and spiritual heritage.”
Excerpt from en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rama:
Rama is a major deity in Hinduism. He is worshipped as the seventh and one of the most popular avatars of Vishnu. In Rama-centric Hindu traditions, he is considered the Supreme Being. Also considered as the ideal man (maryāda puruṣottama), Rama is the male protagonist of the Hindu epic Ramayana. His birth is celebrated every year on Rama Navami, which falls on the ninth day of the bright half (Shukla Paksha) of the lunar cycle of Chaitra (March–April), the first month in the Hindu calendar.
Raama Kaathai (Kamba Ramayanam) arengetram
happened in a mandapam just opposite Mettu Azhagiyasingar Sannathi at Srirengam Ranganathaswamy Temple.
Initial stages of arengetram of his epic Kambar faced the wrath of Chola king, as no rich people was willing to help, he approached saints and they advised him to go to Srirangam temple.
In my school days students were misguided by political parties asking to burn copies of Kamba Ramaynam and we followed it. When Kambar was facing severe attacks many Tamil Scholors and very particularly S.Ganesan of Karaikudi and Nagarathar Community rose to the occasion and brought Kamban more familiar among the people of India and world. It is learnt that Kambaramayanam has crossed more than 300 different language translations in the world.
Even Prime Minister of India Narendra Modiji referred Kamban lines during the Foundation stone laying ceremony for Ram temple at Ayodhya yesterday.
Photographed 01 November 2018, Ayutthaya Historical Park, Ayutthaya, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province, Thailand
The Historic City of Ayutthaya, founded in 1350, was the second capital of the Siamese Kingdom. It flourished from the 14th to the 18th centuries, during which time it grew to be one of the world’s largest and most cosmopolitan urban areas and a center of global diplomacy and commerce. Ayutthaya was strategically located on an island surrounded by three rivers connecting the city to the sea. This site was chosen because it was located above the tidal bore of the Gulf of Siam as it existed at that time, thus preventing attack of the city by the sea-going warships of other nations. The location also helped to protect the city from seasonal flooding.
The city was attacked and razed by the Burmese army in 1767 who burned the city to the ground and forced the inhabitants to abandon the city. The city was never rebuilt in the same location and remains known today as an extensive archaeological site.
At present, it is located in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya District, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province. The total area of the World Heritage property is 289 ha.
This is a shot of burning the efigy of Kumbhkarna,brother of King Ravana.
On left is the efigy of Ravana ....we were very near to the the place so had to run few yards to save ourselves from crackers inside the efigy.
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Dussehra, also called Vijayadashmi, is one of the fascinating festivals of India and is celebrated with joy and enthusiasm for ten continuous days.
The first nine nights are spent in the worship of goddess Durga and hence these nights are known as "Navaratri". This festival falls in the month of Ashwin (September / October).
The tenth day of the Dassera day is in honour of Durga Devi.
It also commemorates the death of the evil king Ravana along with his son Meghanath and brother Kumbhakaran, at the hands of Rama.
The farmers invoke her blessings because this festival coincides with the period of rest and leisure after their strenuous work in the fields. The farmers with her blessings wait with tremendous hopes for a bountiful harvest.
Legend of Dusshera Festival
According to the Ramayana, Rama was the exiled prince of Ayodhya. While living in the forest, his wife Sita was abducted by Ravana, the demon king of Lanka. Rama, assisted by an army of monkeys, attacked Lanka to rescue her.
A fierce battle ensued between the two armies for many days as it was proving very difficult to beat the mighty Ravana. Rama then prayed for nine days to nine different aspects of Durga and accumulated enough strength to defeat Ravana.Durga divulged the secret to Ram how he could kill Ravana.
Then after vanquishing him, Ram with Sita and Laxman returned victorious to his kingdom of Ayodhya on Dassera day. Therefore, the festival of Durgotsava and Dassera is celebrated more in honour of Prabhu Ramchandra than Durgadevi .
Ramalila, a dance-drama narrating the story of Rama's life according to the Ramayana, is enacted for the nine days preceding Dussehra. Almost every area stages its own version of the play, preparations for which take place many days in advance.
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The Royal Grand Palace is a complex of buildings at the heart of Bangkok, Thailand. The palace has been the official residence of the Kings of Siam and later Thailand since 1782. It consists of not only royal and throne halls, but also a number of government offices as well as the renowned Temple of the Emerald Buddha. It covers an area of 218,000 square metres and is surrounded by four walls, 1900 metres in length. After King Rama I ascended to the throne in 1782, the palace was built. Prior to this, the royal palace and centre of administration had been located in Thonburi, on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River. For various reasons, the new King considered the former capital to be unsuitable and decided to establish a new capital on the other side of the river. Admission fee is free of charge for Thais and 500 baht for foreigners. You'll need to wear culturally appropriate attire when visiting the Grand Palace in Bangkok. This means being well covered. Visitors should wear long skirts/trousers and sleeved shirts—basically anything that covers more than the lower arms and head. Fortunately, after the covid period, it is not yet busy with tourists. Thailand has just ended their quarantine policy. Face masks are no longer mandatory. Great to visit the Grand Palace one more time now.
Impressive 200 years of royal history and architecture at the Grand Palace in Bangkok with more than 100 buildings. The gallery walls of the Temple of the Emerald Buddha enclose the entire temple and are completely covered with murals. The gallery is a covered corridor that surrounds the entire temple like a monastery. Murals on the gallery walls depict the entire arc of the Ramakien epic, which is based on the Indian Ramayana. This version was translated and recomposed in Thai poetic form around 1797 under the supervision of Rama I himself. The murals were commissioned by Rama I to tell his version of the epic. The concept of righteous kingship within the epic has long been recognized in Southeast Asia and has been appropriated by many kings to equate their land with the legendary city of Ayodhya - holy place for Hindus- and the hero Rama. The murals have been restored over time. The murals along the walls are divided into 178 scenes. The Ramakien Cloisters are the first area to see in Wat Phra Kaeo, these picture are large and cover a whole wall. They all use lots of gold leaf in the design.
De Royal Grand Palace is een gebouwencomplex in het hart van Bangkok, Thailand. Het paleis is sinds 1782 de officiële residentie van de koningen van Siam en later Thailand. Het bestaat niet alleen uit koninklijke en troonzalen, maar ook uit een aantal regeringsgebouwen en de beroemde Tempel van de groene Smaragd Boeddha. Het heeft een oppervlakte van 218.000 vierkante meter en is omgeven door vier muren van 1900 meter lang. Nadat koning Rama I in 1782 de troon besteeg, werd het paleis gebouwd. Daarvoor was het koninklijk paleis en het bestuurscentrum gevestigd in Thonburi, op de westelijke oever van de Chao Phraya-rivier. Om verschillende redenen vond de nieuwe koning de voormalige hoofdstad ongeschikt en besloot hij een nieuwe hoofdstad te stichten aan de andere kant van de rivier. De toegangsprijs is gratis voor Thais en 500 baht voor buitenlanders. In april 1981 gebruikte de plaatsvervangend commandant van het Thaise leger, generaal San Chitpatima, het paleis als zijn hoofdkwartier voor een poging tot staatsgreep tegen premier Prem. De staatsgreep mislukte mede door ingrijpen koning Bhumibol. Een paar uur later ontmoette generaal Prem echter koning Bhumibol in zijn paleis in Bangkok en de koninklijke familie en de premier vloog naar een legerbasis in Noordoost-Thailand. Premier Prem kondigde op de radio aan dat hij niet was afgetreden. Het Thaise leger trok zich weer terug uit het paleis. Gelukkig is het na de covid periode nog niet druk met toeristen. Thailand heeft zojuist hun quarantainebeleid beëindigd. Mondkapjes zijn niet meer verplicht. Geweldig om het Grand Palace nu nog een keer te bezoeken. De galerijmuren van de tempel van de Smaragdgroene Boeddha omsluiten de hele tempel en zijn volledig bedekt met muurschilderingen. De galerij of Phra Rabiang is een overdekte gang die de hele tempel als een klooster omringt. Muurschilderingen op de galerijmuren verbeelden de hele boog van het Ramakien-epos, dat is gebaseerd op de Indiase Ramayana. Deze versie werd rond 1797 vertaald en opnieuw samengesteld in Thaise poëtische vorm onder toezicht van Rama I zelf. De muurschilderingen werden in opdracht van Rama I gemaakt om zijn versie van het epos te vertellen. Het concept van rechtvaardig koningschap binnen het epos is al lang erkend in Zuidoost-Azië en is door veel koningen toegeëigend om hun land gelijk te stellen aan de legendarische stad Ayodhya - heilige plaats voor hindoes- en de held Rama. De muurschilderingen zijn in de loop der tijd gerestaureerd. De muurschilderingen langs de muren zijn verdeeld in 178 scènes. De Ramakien-kloosters zijn de eerste muurschilderingen te zien in de Wat Phra Kaeo tempel. Ze gebruiken allemaal veel bladgoud in het ontwerp.
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The Royal Grand Palace is a complex of buildings at the heart of Bangkok, Thailand. The palace has been the official residence of the Kings of Siam and later Thailand since 1782. It consists of not only royal and throne halls, but also a number of government offices as well as the renowned Temple of the Emerald Buddha. It covers an area of 218,000 square metres and is surrounded by four walls, 1900 metres in length. After King Rama I ascended to the throne in 1782, the palace was built. Prior to this, the royal palace and centre of administration had been located in Thonburi, on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River. For various reasons, the new King considered the former capital to be unsuitable and decided to establish a new capital on the other side of the river. Admission fee is free of charge for Thais and 500 baht for foreigners. You'll need to wear culturally appropriate attire when visiting the Grand Palace in Bangkok. This means being well covered. Visitors should wear long skirts/trousers and sleeved shirts—basically anything that covers more than the lower arms and head. Fortunately, after the covid period, it is not yet busy with tourists. Thailand has just ended their quarantine policy. Face masks are no longer mandatory. Great to visit the Grand Palace one more time now.
Impressive 200 years of royal history and architecture at the Grand Palace in Bangkok with more than 100 buildings. The gallery walls of the Temple of the Emerald Buddha enclose the entire temple and are completely covered with murals. The gallery is a covered corridor that surrounds the entire temple like a monastery. Murals on the gallery walls depict the entire arc of the Ramakien epic, which is based on the Indian Ramayana. This version was translated and recomposed in Thai poetic form around 1797 under the supervision of Rama I himself. The murals were commissioned by Rama I to tell his version of the epic. The concept of righteous kingship within the epic has long been recognized in Southeast Asia and has been appropriated by many kings to equate their land with the legendary city of Ayodhya - holy place for Hindus- and the hero Rama. The murals have been restored over time. The murals along the walls are divided into 178 scenes. The first scene depicted is: the initial stages of the war waged by Rama of Ayodthaya to rescue his wife who had been abducted by King of Longka.
De Royal Grand Palace is een gebouwencomplex in het hart van Bangkok, Thailand. Het paleis is sinds 1782 de officiële residentie van de koningen van Siam en later Thailand. Het bestaat niet alleen uit koninklijke en troonzalen, maar ook uit een aantal regeringsgebouwen en de beroemde Tempel van de groene Smaragd Boeddha. Het heeft een oppervlakte van 218.000 vierkante meter en is omgeven door vier muren van 1900 meter lang. Nadat koning Rama I in 1782 de troon besteeg, werd het paleis gebouwd. Daarvoor was het koninklijk paleis en het bestuurscentrum gevestigd in Thonburi, op de westelijke oever van de Chao Phraya-rivier. Om verschillende redenen vond de nieuwe koning de voormalige hoofdstad ongeschikt en besloot hij een nieuwe hoofdstad te stichten aan de andere kant van de rivier. De toegangsprijs is gratis voor Thais en 500 baht voor buitenlanders. In april 1981 gebruikte de plaatsvervangend commandant van het Thaise leger, generaal San Chitpatima, het paleis als zijn hoofdkwartier voor een poging tot staatsgreep tegen premier Prem. De staatsgreep mislukte mede door ingrijpen koning Bhumibol. Een paar uur later ontmoette generaal Prem echter koning Bhumibol in zijn paleis in Bangkok en de koninklijke familie en de premier vloog naar een legerbasis in Noordoost-Thailand. Premier Prem kondigde op de radio aan dat hij niet was afgetreden. Het Thaise leger trok zich weer terug uit het paleis. Gelukkig is het na de covid periode nog niet druk met toeristen. Thailand heeft zojuist hun quarantainebeleid beëindigd. Mondkapjes zijn niet meer verplicht. Geweldig om het Grand Palace nu nog een keer te bezoeken. De galerijmuren van de tempel van de Smaragdgroene Boeddha omsluiten de hele tempel en zijn volledig bedekt met muurschilderingen. De galerij of Phra Rabiang is een overdekte gang die de hele tempel als een klooster omringt. Muurschilderingen op de galerijmuren verbeelden de hele boog van het Ramakien-epos, dat is gebaseerd op de Indiase Ramayana. Deze versie werd rond 1797 vertaald en opnieuw samengesteld in Thaise poëtische vorm onder toezicht van Rama I zelf. De muurschilderingen werden in opdracht van Rama I gemaakt om zijn versie van het epos te vertellen. Het concept van rechtvaardig koningschap binnen het epos is al lang erkend in Zuidoost-Azië en is door veel koningen toegeëigend om hun land gelijk te stellen aan de legendarische stad Ayodhya - heilige plaats voor hindoes- en de held Rama. De muurschilderingen zijn in de loop der tijd gerestaureerd. De muurschilderingen langs de muren zijn verdeeld in 178 scènes. De eerste afgebeelde scène is: de eerste stadia van de oorlog die Rama van Ayodthaya voerde om zijn vrouw te redden die was ontvoerd door de koning van Longka.
Photographed 01 November 2018, Ayutthaya Historical Park, Ayutthaya, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province, Thailand
Wat Mahathat (also written as Maha That) in Ayutthaya is one of Thailand’s most iconic temple ruins, best known for the serene Buddha head embraced by a bodhi tree. Once a royal monastery, it played a key role in Thai Buddhism.
The Historic City of Ayutthaya, founded in 1350, was the second capital of the Siamese Kingdom. It flourished from the 14th to the 18th centuries, during which time it grew to be one of the world’s largest and most cosmopolitan urban areas and a center of global diplomacy and commerce. Ayutthaya was strategically located on an island surrounded by three rivers connecting the city to the sea. This site was chosen because it was located above the tidal bore of the Gulf of Siam as it existed at that time, thus preventing attack of the city by the sea-going warships of other nations. The location also helped to protect the city from seasonal flooding.
The city was attacked and razed by the Burmese army in 1767 who burned the city to the ground and forced the inhabitants to abandon the city. The city was never rebuilt in the same location and remains known today as an extensive archaeological site.
At present, it is located in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya District, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province. The total area of the World Heritage property is 289 ha.
Indian Prime Minister Sri Narendra Modi planted sapling of Parijaat at the Ram Temple site in Ayodhya.
Nyctanthes arbor-tristis is commonly known as night-flowering jasmine and coral jasmine. It is referred to as har-shrigar in Bihar's Mithilanchal. It is called Xewālee (hewālee, শেৱালী) in Assamese, while in Sri Lanka, it is called Sepalika (සේපාලිකා). In Kerala, where it is called Pavizhamalli (പവിഴമല്ലി) in Malayalam, it is used for Pujas and such ceremonies[citation needed].