Genius loci: The spirit of a place
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and ask...
you gave me eyes and pushed me in darkness
why,,,?
you taught me how to walk and pushed me in water to weep
why,,,?
you showed me the path to happiness and shun me in this labyrinth of life
why...?
you taught me which muscle to use to smile and all you gave were reasons to cry
why...?
you praised me for how i sound and made me silent forever
why...?
supine, i await now, gazing the stars
which turn hazy, for my time to sleep
and wonder...
why...?
Hindus are the largest population group in Mauritius. The island has several Hindu temples. The largest is located at the sacred lake “Ganga Talao”, representing the Ganges River of India. This ancient volcano crater is tucked away in the mountains of the southwest and is surrounded by colourful Hindu temples and deities.
This four-armed beauty is Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity in all forms, both material and spiritual.
The front two arms represent material pursuits, the back two arms spiritual realm.
Duchess (left) :
Outfit : Zenith - Tara Mage. At We Love Role-Play
Hair : Exile - Alessa. At Cupid Inc Event.
Head : Lelutka - Aida. New in main store.
Halo : Air - Star Halo - Silver. At We Love Role-Play
Tattoo : Stardust.
Boots : Pure Poison - Rachel Boots. At C88.
Pose : Le Poppycock - Slow Motion - Sound of Fingertips.
Kynne (right) :
Outfit : Zenith - Tara Mage. At We Love Role-Play
Hair : Tableau Vivant - Hope Hair.
Head : Genus - Baby.
Skin : Glam Affair - Maya. At Epiphany.
Halo : Air - Star Halo - Gold. At We Love Role-Play
Boots : Eudora 3D - Domina.
Gloves : Cubic Cherry - Talis Gloves. At we Love Role-Play.
Decor :
Golden statue : 3rd Eye Perceptions - Masters Light Statue. At we Love Role-Play.
Thrones : Tia - The Aurelius Throne (left) and The Marquis Throne (right). At we Love Role-Play.
Daisy Grass : Moon Sha. At we Love Role-Play.
Blue Flowers : Anc - Setaria - Blue. At we Love Role-Play.
Topiary Stone Double Bench by Storax Tree. New at Swank (opening on the 7th).
The rich decorated entrance of the Sri Mahamariamman Temple in Little India, George Town, Penang! (built in 1833)
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This year Clive and I are Enigma Sir and Enigma Madam!!!
"The two have never been separated, never for long. They have no names and their faces are lesser known. It is suspected they leave a trail of misbegotten unfortunates, the makers of widows and widowers. The Enigma follow no law, no deity, no line. They just are."💀🎃😈
Please see Clive's fantastic version here: www.flickr.com/photos/105066226@N07/48987044216/in/datepo...
Some pretty spectacular crepuscular light (you know... god-light) in Alaska.
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Sun Deity
: www.poetrysoup.com/poem/sun_deity_698371
She looks at me with blushing face
At break of day she shyly peeps.
I watch her move with utmost grace
She looks at me with blushing face.
Her lovely smile a warm embrace,
My heart runs fast; it beats and leaps
She looks at me with blushing face
At break of day she shyly peeps.
The Sound Of Love - Mateja's Dream (Vocal Version)
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Blog Post : The Makeover Room: Frosting (May Edition)
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Wat Phra That Doi Kham ~ Chiang Mai Province, Thailand
Nikon D5100, Tamron 18-270, ISO 500, f/6.3, 65mm, 1/640s
Featuring the Deity Rings from Peculiar things, found at the mainstore.
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Ganesha is one of the best-known and most worshipped deities in the Hindu pantheon. Ganesha is widely revered as the remover of obstacles, the patron of arts and sciences and the deva of intellect and wisdom. Hindu mythology identifies Him as the restored son of Parvati and Shiva of the Shaivism tradition, but He is a pan-Hindu God found in its various traditions.
For more informations : en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ganesha
A detailed low-angle close-up of ancient Egyptian carvings on a dark stone granite surface with both hieroglyphic inscriptions and figurative representations.
The bas-relief carving is showcasing Seshat, an ancient Egyptian deity - the goddess of wisdom, knowledge, writing -
wearing her distinctive headdress featuring a seven-pointed star and two inverted plumes. She is shown in profile, a common artistic convention in ancient Egyptian art, with her arms extended in a record-keeping gesture.
Another deity figure - Thot - is partially visible to the left, also in profile, interacting with Seshat.
The background and surrounding areas are densely covered with intricate hieroglyphic carvings, which appear to be well-preserved. These inscriptions would likely detail the actions of the figures depicted, religious texts, or historical records related to the monument's construction or purpose.
The play of light and shadow highlights the depth and precision of the carvings, emphasizing the three-dimensional quality of the relief.
The photograph is taken from a low angle, looking upwards, which emphasizes the monumental scale of the carving and the structure it adorns. The natural sunlight casts dramatic shadows that enhance the contours and details of the figures and hieroglyphs.
Taken from the Great Court of Ramses II at Luxor Temple
MYANMAR ,burma - Yangon, Rundgang auf der prächtigsten Pagode - der Shwedagon.
GELD; GELD;GELD - Novizinnen und Nonne sammeln und transportieren pralle Geldsäcke mit kleinen Banknoten. Die Gläubigen sind sehr spendabel und so sieht man hunderte Säcke und ist doch sehr verwundert. Schließlich zählt Myanmar zu den ärmsten Ländern der Welt. Aber für Buddha und die vermeintliche Absicherung im nächsten Leben gibt man was man kann.
MONEY; MONEY;
Novices and nuns collect and transport bulging money bags with small banknotes. The believers are very generous and so you can see hundreds of sacks and are still amazed. After all, Myanmar is a very poor country. But you give what you can for Buddha, the deities and the supposed security in the next life.
Worshipers gathering for the evening Ganga aarti (deity prayers), Dashashwanedh Ghat, Varanasi, India.
"When you enter a grove peopled with ancient trees, higher than the ordinary, and shutting out the sky with their thickly inter-twined branches, do not the stately shadows of the wood, the stillness of the place, and the awful gloom of this doomed cavern then strike you with the presence of a deity?"
- Seneca
The naga is a deity or class of entities or beings taking the form of a great snake - specifically the King Cobra. A gem in any museum in the world, this naga was just lurking among the stone ruins at Beng Mealea, a temple in the Angkor Wat style located 77 km from Siem Reap, on the ancient royal highway to Preah Khan Kompong Svay.
For years Beng Mealea was difficult to reach, but a road recently built to the temple complex of Koh Ker passes Beng Mealea so more visitors are coming to the site.
The Mochica culture was one of the few civilizations that made real portraits. These show particularly detailed and accurate features. The individuals depicted were members of the ruling elite, priests and distinguished craftsmen. The faces of the deities were also depicted. No portrait of a woman has, until now, been discovered.
This is view of the interior part of the Southern Outer Gallery with some of the most famous bas-relief carvings named "Army of Suryavarman II Gallery".
The bas relief carvings are on all four sides of the outer walls of the Outer Gallery. They tell Hindu stories of heaven and hell and great armies and struggles of the world. These reliefs are detailed and very well preserved when considering that they were carved in the 1100s. They are not worn out (protected by solid gallery roofs supported by solid columns and walls). There are darkened areas where visitors had touched the relief.
Angkor Wat ("Capital Temple") is a temple complex in Cambodia and the largest religious monument in the world measuring 162.6 hectares. It was originally constructed in early 12th century by King Suryavarman II as a Hindu temple dedicated to the god Vishnu for the Khmer Empire and gradually transforming into a Buddhist temple towards the end of the 12th century. As the best-preserved temple at the site, it is the only one to have remained a significant religious center since its foundation. The temple is at the top of the high classical style of Khmer architecture. It has become a symbol of Cambodia (national flag) and it is the country's prime attraction for visitors.
Angkor Wat combines two basic plans of Khmer temple architecture: the temple-mountain and the later galleried temple. It is designed to represent Mount Meru. Within the moat is the outer wall 3.6 kilometers long and there are three rectangular galleries, each raised above the next. At the center of the temple stands a quincunx of towers. Unlike most Angkorian temples, Angkor Wat is oriented to the west; scholars are divided as to the significance of this. The temple is admired for the grandeur and harmony of the architecture, its extensive bas-reliefs, and for the numerous devatas (deity) adorning its walls.
This Assyrian relief comes from the royal palace in Nimrud and is made of alabaster. The area in the middle of the piece looks like it is damaged, from this distance, but it is actually an area covered writing (in cuneiform) about the king Ashurnasirpal II, reigning 883-859 BC. He built Nimrud as a new capital of the Assyrian kingdom (in Assyrian called Kalḫu).
Now on display at the Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge.
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Worshipers gathering for the evening Ganga aarti (deity prayers), Dashashwanedh Ghat, Varanasi, India.
Der hohe, 116 Meter steil aufragende Felsen von Lindos, auf dem sich später die Akropolis erhob, bot sich den Bewohnern aller historischen Perioden wegen der natürlichen Gegebenheiten dafür an, hier ein Heiligtum mit religiöser Bedeutsamkeit und einen Zufluchtsort zu errichten. Wie in anderen griechischen Poleis auch, dürfte die Akropolis von Lindos zunächst eine Festung gewesen sein, in deren Sicherheit man anschließend Heiligtümer für wichtige Stadtgottheiten errichtete.
In mykenischer Zeit soll der Felsen noch mit Olivenbäumen bewachsen gewesen sein und erste Gebäude aus Holz beherbergt haben. Der Legende nach soll Danaos das Heiligtum der Athene Lindia gegründet haben. Mitte des 6. Jahrhunderts v. Chr. soll Kleobulos das Heiligtum durch ein Gebäude aus Stein ersetzt haben. 392 v. Chr. hat ein Feuer den Tempel im Gipfelbereich schwer beschädigt oder zerstört, so dass er wieder errichtet werden musste. Im frühen 3. Jahrhundert v. Chr. wurden das rechtwinkeligen Gebäude verstärkt und die beiden Seitenwände neu errichtet.
The high, 116-metre cliff of Lindos, on which the acropolis later rose, was an ideal place for the inhabitants of all historical periods to build a sanctuary with religious significance and a place of refuge due to the natural conditions. As in other Greek poleis, the acropolis of Lindos was probably initially a fortress, in the safety of which sanctuaries for important city deities were subsequently erected.
In Mycenaean times, the rock is said to have been overgrown with olive trees and to have housed the first wooden buildings. Legend has it that Danaos founded the sanctuary of Athena Lindia. In the middle of the 6th century BC, Cleobulus is said to have replaced the sanctuary with a stone building. In 392 BC, a fire severely damaged or destroyed the temple in the summit area, so that it had to be rebuilt. In the early 3rd century BC, the rectangular building was reinforced and the two side walls were rebuilt.
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The Sanctuary of Truth is a magnificent temple in Pattaya, Thailand, that stands as a tribute to traditional Thai architecture and craftsmanship. The temple is entirely made of wood, with intricate carvings depicting various Hindu and Buddhist deities, as well as ancient Thai mythological figures. The construction of the Sanctuary of Truth began in 1981 and is still ongoing. The temple covers an area of over two hectares and is over 100 meters tall. It was designed by a local businessman named Lek Viriyaphant. The Sanctuary of Truth is not affiliated with any specific religion, but rather serves as a symbol of the unity of all religions and beliefs. It is a peaceful and tranquil place where visitors can reflect and appreciate the beauty of Thai culture and tradition. The Sanctuary of Truth also serves as a cultural and educational center. It hosts various workshops and events throughout the year, aimed at promoting traditional Thai arts and crafts.
The Sanctuary of Truth is located in Pattaya, a popular coastal city in Thailand's Chonburi Province. It is located at the northern tip of the Long Beach area of Pattaya, on the Gulf of Thailand coastline. The temple is 100m high and entirely made of wood, with intricate carvings. There is no set date for when construction of the Sanctuary of Truth in Pattaya will be completed as the project is in constant development and expansion. Work on the temple began in 1981 and has continued to date, with the aim of making the temple as authentic and detailed as possible. The goal of the builders is to hand down the temple to the next generation so that it can be continued and maintained as a cultural heritage and as a symbol of Thai traditional values and history.
The Sanctuary of Truth is een prachtige tempel in Pattaya, Thailand, die een eerbetoon is aan de traditionele Thaise architectuur en vakmanschap. De tempel is volledig gemaakt van hout, met ingewikkeld houtsnijwerk dat verschillende hindoeïstische en boeddhistische godheden uitbeeldt, evenals oude Thaise mythologische figuren. De bouw van het Sanctuary of Truth begon in 1981 en is nog steeds aan de gang. De tempel heeft een oppervlakte van ruim twee hectare en is meer dan 100 meter hoog. Het is ontworpen door een lokale zakenman genaamd Lek Viriyaphant. The Sanctuary of Truth is niet gelieerd aan een specifieke religie, maar dient eerder als een symbool van de eenheid van alle religies en overtuigingen. Het is een vredige en rustige plek waar bezoekers de schoonheid van de Thaise cultuur en traditie kunnen overdenken en waarderen. The Sanctuary of Truth doet ook dienst als cultureel en educatief centrum. Het organiseert het hele jaar door verschillende workshops en evenementen, gericht op het promoten van traditionele Thaise kunsten en ambachten. Er is geen vastgestelde datum voor wanneer de bouw van de Sanctuary of Truth in Pattaya zal worden voltooid, omdat het project voortdurend in ontwikkeling is en wordt uitgebreid met als doel om de tempel zo authentiek en gedetailleerd mogelijk te maken. Het doel van de bouwers is om de tempel over te dragen aan de volgende generatie, zodat deze kan worden voortgezet en onderhouden als een cultureel erfgoed en als een symbool van de Thaise traditionele waarden en geschiedenis.
The theme this week is 'Blue for You - ME 2022' - HSoS! 💙
To acknowledge May 12 as Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) International Awareness Day, and standing together with the millions of people who suffer from ME/CFS and other chronic illnesses.
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Goddess Kali is a major Hindu deity associated with time, destruction, and creation, and she is an fierce aspect of the goddess Parvati. She is worshipped as the ultimate reality and the Divine Mother, often depicted with multiple arms, a garland of skulls, and a skirt of severed arms, representing her role in destroying evil and liberating her devotees. Kali's complex iconography serves to disrupt and startle, encouraging followers to face their fears and shed false identities!
Antwerp, Estación Central.
(...) Towards the end of the nineteenth century, Austerlitz began, in reply to my questions about the history of the building of Antwerp station, when Belgium, a little patch of yellowish gray barely visible on the map of the world, spread its sphere of influence to the African continent with its colonial enterprises, when deals of huge proportions were done on the capital markets and raw-materials exchanges of Brussels, and the citizens of Belgium, full of boundless optimism, believed that their country, which had been subject so long to foreign rule and was divided and disunited in itself, was about to become a great new economic power—at that time, now so long ago although it determines our lives to this day, it was the personal wish of King Leopold, under whose auspices such apparently inexorable progress was being made, that the money suddenly and abundantly available should be used to erect public buildings which would bring international renown to his aspiring state. One of the projects thus initiated by the highest authority in the land was the central station of the Flemish metropolis, where we were sitting now, said Austerlitz; designed by Louis Delacenserie, it was inaugurated in the summer of 1905, after ten years of planning and building, in the presence of the King himself.
Delacenserie's eclecticism, uniting past and future in the Centraal Station with its marble stairway in the foyer and the steel and glass roof spanning the platforms, was in fact a logical stylistic approach to the new epoch, said Austerlitz, and it was also appropriate, he continued, that in Antwerp Station the elevated level from which the gods looked down on visitors to the Roman Pantheon should display, in hierarchical order, the deities of the nineteenth century—mining, industry, transport, trade, and capital. For halfway up the walls of the entrance hall, as I must have noticed, there were stone escutcheons bearing symbolic sheaves of corn, crossed hammers, winged wheels, and so on, with the heraldic motif of the beehive standing not, as one might at first think, for nature made serviceable to mankind, or even industrious labor as a social good, but symbolizing the principle of capital accumulation.
And Time, said Austerlitz, represented by the hands and dial of the clock, reigns supreme among these emblems. The clock is placed above the only baroque element in the entire ensemble, the cruciform stairway which leads from the foyer to the platforms, just where the image of the emperor stood in the Pantheon in a line directly prolonged from the portal; as governor of a new omnipotence it was set even above the royal coat of arms and the motto Endracht maakt macht. The movements of all travelers could be surveyed from the central position occupied by the clock in Antwerp Station, and conversely all travelers had to look up at the clock and were obliged to adjust their (...)
W. G. Sebald, Austerlitz, 2001.
Elephantine is an island on the Nile, forming part of the city of Aswan in Upper Egypt. The archaeological sites on the island became a World Heritage Site in 1979 along with other examples of Upper Egyptian architecture, as part of the "Monuments from Abu Simbel to Philae" (despite Elephantine being neither Nubian, nor between Abu Simbel and Philae.)
According to the ancient Egyptian religion and Kushite religion, Elephantine was the dwelling place of Khnum, the ram-headed god of the cataracts, who guarded and controlled the waters of the Nile from caves beneath the island. He was worshipped here as part of a late triad of Egyptian deities. This "Elephantine Triad" included Satis and Anuket. Satis was worshipped from very early times as a war goddess and protector of this strategic region of Egypt. When seen as a fertility goddess, she personified the bountiful annual flooding of the Nile, which was identified as her daughter, Anuket. The cult of Satis originated in the ancient city of Aswan. Later, when the triad was formed, Khnum became identified as her consort and, thereby, was thought of as the father of Anuket. His role in myths changed later and another deity was assigned his duties with the river. At that time his role as a potter enabled him to be assigned a duty in the creation of human bodies.
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elephantine
Kodachrome 64 @35mm prime lens.
A contemporary sculptural bust rather than a classical or famous historical work. The horned headdress, organic textures, and hybrid human/mythic styling are common in modern figurative sculpture and fantasy-influenced art…says ChatGPT.
Seen in an Ashbourne art shop undergoing refurbishment and so no one to ask about its provenance.
Fuji XT5 and Viltrox 75mm f1.2 using the latest FRGMT BW recipe based on ACROS
Galatians 6:7
"Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap."
I knew people who mocked and ridiculed the deity Yahuah God, and their 'lights' just gradually went out to darkness, gone in disgrace.
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Europe, The Netherlands, Noord Brabant, Eindhoven, Evoluon, Next nature museum, Deity/Locker (uncut)
Back to the Evoluon/Next Nature museum. As I said in the previous posts, it’s all about letting people interact with new technologies. To enable this, temporarily preventing distraction by cell phones can be vital. The museum enlisted the help of a deity for this, offering little lockers to store them in.
This is number 19 of the Eindhoven abum.
Excerpt from temple.bongeunsa.org/public_html_en/intro/buddhist.asp:
Yeongsanjeon ( Disciples Hall )
Enshrined in the center of this hall is a Statue of the Sakyamuni Buddha, with a statue of Mahakashyapa on his left, Ananda on his right and 16 Arahants are on both sides. Buddhist Paintings such as the painting of Buddha, the painting of Guardian Deities and paintings of portraits of sixteen Arahants bring the atmosphere of this hall. In Korea, Buddhists believe that Arahants have supernatural powers and respond quickly to the Buddhists' wishes. That is the reason why many Buddhists pray for their wishes here.