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Bain News Service,, publisher.
Ratan Devi
[between ca. 1915 and ca. 1920]
1 negative : glass ; 5 x 7 in. or smaller.
Notes:
Title from unverified data provided by the Bain News Service on the negatives or caption cards.
Forms part of: George Grantham Bain Collection (Library of Congress).
Format: Glass negatives.
Rights Info: No known restrictions on publication.
Repository: Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division, Washington, D.C. 20540 USA, hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.print
General information about the Bain Collection is available at hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.ggbain
Higher resolution image is available (Persistent URL): hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/ggbain.26334
Call Number: LC-B2- 4515-10
The distinct twin peaks of India's second highest mountain and the 23rd highest in the world, viewed from great distance, over 100 Kms away in Sitla, near Mukteshwar. The summer haze meant that the peak was barely visible and hence the poor quality of this image. However, this is my first "proper" view of my most cherished mountain from side-on so I love this pic for that. The Goddess (Nanda Devi is a sacred peak in the Kumaon and Garhwal region in India) revealed herself to me, a very rare opportunity during the summer months!
Jaya Jaya Devi
Chara Chara Share
Kucho Jogo Shobhito
Mukta Hare
Beena Ranjita
Pustaka Haste
Bhagwati Bharati
Devi Namastute
Saraswati Pujo, the worship of Goddess Saraswati -- the Goddess of Learning in Hindu Mythology, is a special occasion in Bengal. Every year on the day of Vasanta Panchami the Goddess is worshipped in numerous Bengali homes and also in schools, colleges and social communities. The festival is celebrated every year on the fifth day of the shukla paksha (waxing phase of the moon) of the Magha (around January/February) month of the Indian calendar, on the day called 'Vasant Panchami'
This day is so highly esteemed in Bengal that all centers of learning in Bengal are closed on this day. Students offer their books for worship and are not allowed to do any reading or writing on this day.The predominant colour of this day is yellow or basanti, as a sign of Spring which arrives soon after in India. You can learn more about this festival here.
Though this Puja is associated with a religion or mythology, this is more important because this is an humble way to pay our respect for knowledge and learning.
[SOURCE:http://www.bongcookbook.com/2007/01/saraswati-pujo-or-vasant-panchami.html]
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Resurection of Lanna at 'Dara Devi Hotel', a little way out of the city, very impressive, extermely expensive, and way beyond my means!
Shots taken during Navarathri 2009. Navarathri s a celebration of dance, music and all arts in honour of the three Devi's - parvathi, Lakshmi and Saraswathi. Together they form Durga the vanquisher of the demon Mahishasura thus she is called Mahishashura Mardini.
more photos here v-eyez.blogspot.com/2009/10/garlands-of-offerings.html
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