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A blind devotee at Gangasagar fair, India
The photo lacks critical focus and sharpness. Yet I wanted to share with all of you.
Gangasagar pilgrimage and fair is the second largest congregation of mankind after the holy Kumbha Mela. Gangasagar fair and pilgrimage is held annually on the Sagar Island's southern tip in the Ganges delta atop the Bay of Bengal and this makes Gangasagar all the more distinctive. Instead Kumbh Mela is observed once in four years at alternate locations in north, central and central-west parts of the country. Gangasagar Mela is one of the largest fair celebrated in West Bengal. This fair is held where the Ganga and the Bay of Bengal form a links of connection. Hence the name generated is Gangasagar Mela. The Ganga Sagar mela (fair) is the largest annual assemblage of devotees in India. The greatness of the mela can be accessed from the fact that over a million pilgrims come from far-flung corners of India and beyond, speaking different languages and belonging to diverse castes and creeds, for a sacred dip at this holy confluence. For this, no invitation is given. No propaganda is carried out and overall no authority exists for carrying out the mela.
The river Ganga which originates in the Gangotri glacier in the snow clad Himalayas, descends down the mountains, reaches the plains at Haridwar, flows through ancient pilgrimage sites such as Benares and Prayag, and drains into the Bay of Bengal. Sagar Island, at the mouth of the river Hooghly in Bengal, where the Ganga breaks up into hundreds of streams and drains into the sea is honored as a pilgrimage site.
A dip in the ocean, where the Ganga drains into the sea is considered to be of great religious significance particularly on the Makara Sankranti day, celebrated on 14 January every year. It is celebrated at different locations depending on the position of the planet of Brihaspati (Jupiter) and the sun. When the sun makes a transition to the planet Capricorn from the planet Sagittarius this town becomes home to vast fairs, drawing visitors and recluses from all over the state. There is a common belief among the locals that the girls who take the holy dip get handsome grooms and the boys get beautiful brides. When they are done with the ritual obligations, they head towards the Kapilmuni Temple situated nearby, to worship the deity as a mark of respect.
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Buddhism is a religion dharma that encompasses a variety of traditions, beliefs and spiritual practices largely based on teachings attributed to Gautama Buddha, commonly known as the Buddha ("the awakened one"). According to Buddhist tradition, the Buddha lived and taught in the northern part of the Indian subcontinent, sometime between the 6th and 4th centuries BCE in the ancient Magadha kingdom. He is recognized by Buddhists as an awakened, divine, or enlightened teacher who shared his insights to help sentient beings end their suffering through the elimination of ignorance and craving. Buddhists believe that this is accomplished through the direct understanding and perception of dependent origination and the Four Noble Truths.
Balsamic Vinegar is a very unique condiment, produced in limited quantity and linked to the geographical areas of Modena and Reggio Emilia.
The special climate of this region, with high thermic shocks between the very hot summer and the chilly winter, enables the Lambrusco and Trebbiano grapes to ferment and maturate in the best conditions, according to the traditional methods.
The careful multi-step process of production starts from the pick-up of grapes by hand, "soft" pressing, filtered, cooking & cooling, decanting, many years of wood barreled ageing, transfers, tasting, up to the bottling.
Since 1871, the Leonardi family have meticulously followed all the unique production phases of this ancient condiment, brown and velvety very versatile and magical balance of sweet and sour flavours. To obtain sublime Balsamic Vinegard the family needs above all patience, devotion and respect for the ancient traditions which have been handed down for generations at Leonardi Balsamic farm of Modena.
Etymology of the word balsamic, from Greek balsamon then passed to Latin balsamum, refers to the popular beliefs about the healing properties of balsamic vinegar. In pharmacology, in fact, the term balsamic indicates preparations with antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties.
"So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God." - 1 Corinthians 10:31
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In the serene ambience of a Balinese temple, an elderly lady stands with quiet grace. Clad in a traditional kebaya, her attire is a vibrant tapestry of intricate patterns and rich colors, symbolizing the cultural heritage of Bali. She holds a woven prayer basket, filled with offerings of flowers and incense, poised for her ritual devotion. The temple's ancient stone carvings create a sacred backdrop, enhancing the sense of timeless spirituality and devotion in this poignant scene.
The photo is about a festival called Rakher upobash. When thousands of Hindu people sit together with lamps & fruits & they pray to God. They remember Baba Loknath who was an 18th Century Hindu saint of Bengal. Hindu devotees take fast whole day and pray in earnest to the gods for their favors during the ritual called Rakher Upobash traditionally.
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Macro Monday project – 01/20/14
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Devotion save me now
I don't wanna stray from the hallow ground
I'll turn temptation down
I'm asking you to take me to safety this time
Devotion, devotion...
I'm a slave unto the mercy of your love
For so long, I've been so wrong
I could never live without you.
Devotion, devotion...
Take me to safety
It was incredibly touching to witness the interaction between this cow bison & her newborn calf. The baby couldn't stand for more than a minute or two, but mom kept trying to encourage it to stand & nurse. I realize experts say animals don't feel LOVE...but I think they're wrong. Seeing these two convinced me LOVE is felt by animals, too!
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