View allAll Photos Tagged incense_sticks
My mala beads and Buddha incense holder.
I have two mala: one is blood jade, the other is lotusseed (given to me by my best friend in the world).
My Buddha holds three incense sticks: one for Buddha, Dharma and Sangha.
For the onelotus:spiritual challenge.
smoke picture, taken with incense sticks, on my balcony. use flash and superdark background, open air and vast space works the best for it!
Come discover a wide selection of South Asian products ranging from Incense, Singing Bowls, Statues, Om symbols, Tibetan Flags and Malas; Clothing, Scarves and Handbags; to Bedsheets, Wall hangings and Posters; Jewelry, Bindis and a full Beading section; to Instruments, Books and Music.
Jasleen Kaur
(514) 849-4385
Oriental_Entr@yahoo.ca
2075 Rue Saint-Denis, Montreal, Quebec H2X 3K8 Canada
Come discover a wide selection of South Asian products ranging from Incense, Singing Bowls, Statues, Om symbols, Tibetan Flags and Malas; Clothing, Scarves and Handbags; to Bedsheets, Wall hangings and Posters; Jewelry, Bindis and a full Beading section; to Instruments, Books and Music.
Jasleen Kaur
(514) 849-4385
Oriental_Entr@yahoo.ca
2075 Rue Saint-Denis, Montreal, Quebec H2X 3K8 Canada
Bottles of "Itr" or purfumes, lined up in the Amber Fort, Jaipur
"The word itr means perfume in Arabic and its corrupted form — attar— is accepted in the Oxford dictionary. Their pedigree dates back over 2000 years. In India itr has been a part of the cultured lifestyle. The early documented use of itr is in Abul Fazal’s account of Akbar’s court in Aain-e-Akbari. Abul Fazal mentions Akbar using attar along with incense sticks burnt daily in gold and silver censers. "
-Extract from www.littleindia.com
Reiki Stand @ Health and Harmony in the County Hall - FWC 2010. Image features image of Reiki Originator - Dr Mikao Usui, Buddha and burning incense stick.
Bowls of incense sticks at Quang Phu Cau.
On Facebook at www.facebook.com/RemoteAsiaPhoto. More on my website www.remoteasiaphoto.com.
There are four entrances, each leading up a flight of steps to the platform on Singuttara Hill. A pair of giant leogryphs guards each entrance. The eastern and southern approaches have vendors selling books, good luck charms, images of the Buddha, candles, gold leaf, incense sticks, prayer flags, streamers, miniature umbrellas and flowers.
A lot of folks who've seen these shots have asked how they were done so I'll attempt to explain...
There's probably a few variations on the theme but firstly here's what I used to do it
1. Canon 100mm macro lens (probably don't need a 'macro' lens as I found the best results were obtained from about 60 cm's ish)
2. What really makes a difference is an off camera flash. I was lucky enough to get a 580EX as a present with an off camera flash cord. This is important because with standard front facing flashes you run the risk of lighting up the background. This makes it harder to isolate the smoke form the background later in photoshop if it hasn't stayed completely black - you with me? If you have remote release for the flash gun even better - no cables!
3. A dark background. I initally used a black jumper but anything black is good. Preferably of a good size too so you have a bit of freedom of movement with the camera whilst still keeping the background in the frame.
4. Incense sticks and holder. Simple!
5. Tripod for the camera.
Basically set your background up and put your incense sticks about 1or more metres in front so the background will be blurred.
Set the camera up about 60cm away from the incense sticks. Pre focus the camera and use an aperture of f8 - f14 so you get a decent DOF. Experiment here.
Check the viewfinder for position making sure it's filled with black backdrop.
Set the flash ready. Vary the angles of flash if you can - I found a 45 degree angle to the smoke pointing 45 degrees up is ok. With the 580EX on 1/4 power about 6 inch distance is good for even light. Just experiment with this. If like me you just have a flash on the stand and no tripod an assistant can be handy to hold the flash.
Light the incense sticks, wait for pretty patterns and shoot away!
The best way I found of getting plenty of swirls is using two incense sticks burning simultaneously. Have the burning tips near each other and one will induce turbulence in the other stream. Otherwise with one stick burning you wait an age for anything interesting.
Download photos and tinker till your little heart's content in photoshop or whatever you use!
There are many of these incense sticks by the temple's entrances.
Hay muchos palos de incienso a las puertas de los templos.
Chao Mae Tuptim (Goddess Tuptim Shrine)
The origins of Chao Mae Tuptim are obscure. It can only be recalled that a spirit house was built by Nai Lert for the Spirit who was believed to reside in the large Sai (Ficus) tree.
The basic offerings are fragrant wreaths of snow-white jasmine flowers, incense sticks, pink and white lotus buds. Chao Mae Tuptim has received yet another, rather less conventional kind of gift, phallic in shape, both small and large, stylized and highly realistic. Over the years they have been brought by the thousands, and today fill the area around the shrine. Confronted by the extraordinary display the shrine has automatically been concluded to be dedicated to fertility.
17th Century Lama Temple or Yonghe Temple/ -Lamasery is a temple and monastery of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism. NE of city centre. The complex is about 400x100 meters. Metro station: Yonghegong Lama Temple (line 2 and 5).
I went there late afternoon to avoid big crowds. I went in 15:45 hour. No line at the ticket counter. Good. Entrance is only 25 yuan (€3). Entrance fee to these attractions cost so little compared to European cities. You gotta love Beijing. From the ticket office to the temple complex is a 150m walk. Included in the price is a packet of incense sticks which is handed out at the entrance of the temple complex.
I was first observing everyone for a couple of minutes to understand how it is done…
You've got to burn the sticks then walk towards the temple and kneel on the leather cushion while holding the sticks above your head with two hands. Than pray for a while (I think). Then bow three times. Stand up, rotate to the right 90 degrees and bow, while standing, three times still holding the sticks above your head. Then throw the sticks in the big black box. Okay, I can do that. So I burned the entire packet of sticks at the first temple. Behind that were many more temples but I was out of sticks. Mmmmnnnnn. Good one Gilbert. Nice. Idiot. At 16:30 hour they were closing the doors of a couple temples and at 16:45 hours we were forced towards the exit. Beautiful looking place though.
A closer view to burning incense sticks in a Buddhist temple. Seen in the background are incense coils hanging from ceiling, which too give out pleasant fumes.
A big incense burner is before Hondo.
Many incense sticks were burned in inside and smoke has risen silently.
It is said that there is effect in the smoke, and if exposed at the place where he is bad, it will be said that it becomes good.
The worshipper is exposed to smoke in the sore part, the part which is getting sick, etc.
I liked how the incense sticks looked in the sand trough.
People would light them on the lamps nearby, offer their prayers and stick them in that trough there.
I felt it looked really pretty and pleasing to the senses.
It was hot! Incense sticks were burning & ashes kept getting into the actor's eyes. Well... I'd be pissed!
A souvenier miniature that i bought during my visit to Paris.
The actual Miniature is blackish grey in colour.
So tried my hand on "Light painting for the first time by lighting/painting the entire surface with a golden gelled mini torch and tried to match the golden lighting of the Eiffel Tower when it is lit during the night.
The inside again is lit with a red gelled mini torch.
Lots of Agarbattis/Incense sticks to create that foggy mystic feel.
Thanks to Photographer Shiresh R Karrale for sharing tips on light painting when I had met him at Canon Image Lounge.
For a festive look, here is a book box of hand made paper and traditional silk. The books are accompanied by the Good lord Ganesha, incense sticks, the famous ‘malam of Malli’ flowers and other things that denote auspicious beginnings.
This is the famous Vishnu temple at Badrinath, at an altitude of 11,200 feet (3,415 m). According to the government-run tourism bureau, about 300,000 visitors annually travel to Badrinath and nearby places of interest (Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamonotri).
The entrance above leads to a large, walled rectangular area, at the center of which is another building that has an outer area where people can walk in, and an inner sanctum open only to the temple priests.
Photography is strictly prohibited beyond the colorful facade above, and when they have strict rules like that, I don't try to be clever. Besides, they have watchful armed guards inside!
The inner sanctum contains a naturally formed black stone in an approximate human shape that is believed to be an idol of the Hindu god Vishnu. The idol is decorated with clothes, jewels and flowers, and worshiped by the priests, and watched by the devotees. Next to the temple are dozens of little shops that sell flowers, fruits, incense sticks and other materials used in worship. The devotees buy these and offer them inside the temple.
Nikon D700 + Nikkor 24mm f/3.5 PC-E
_ND77186
Indian Deities.
Every year during Deepavali, Little India transforms into an exotic treat for the senses, with thousands of coloured lights and dozens of special stalls set up, selling anything from beautiful brightly-coloured silk saris, shining jewellery, aromatic spices, scented jasmine garlands, incense sticks, and statues of Indian deities and much more.
Porcelain with cobalt decoration
19th century, Joseon
Donated by H. B. Hulbert
Smithsonian, Dept. of Anthropology,
Ethnology collection
From the Korea Gallery at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History. This exhibition presents Korea's millennia of history and its distinctive culture through ceramics, paintings, textiles and sculptures, ranging from the 6th century B.C. to the 21st century.
This shape, made with a mold, features a plum blossom motif, an emblem of the royal court and symbol of courage and nobility. Typically, the container would have held lit incense sticks set into ash.
Photo courtesy of the Smithsonian Institution 2007.
Doing a second set of smoke abstracts on incense sticks instead of the uncontrollable candle smoke from last time. It's actually quite interesting to watch how they flow differently.
This one looks like a spectre or a skeleton overlooking a corpse or a mummy beneath to me.
The Shwedagon Pagoda is a 99 metres gilded pagoda and stupa located in Yangon, Burma. The pagoda lies to the west of Kandawgyi Lake, on Singuttara Hill, thus dominating the skyline of the city. It is the most sacred Buddhist pagoda for the Burmese with relics of the past four Buddhas enshrined within: the staff of Kakusandha, the water filter of Koṇāgamana, a piece of the robe of Kassapa and eight strands of hair from Gautama, the historical Buddha. Uppatasanti Pagoda is an exact replica of Shwedagon Pagoda in Naypyidaw, the new capital of Burma.
According to legend, the Shwedagon Pagoda has existed for more than 2,600 years, making it the oldest historical pagoda in Burma and the world. According to tradition, two merchant brothers, Taphussa and Bhallika, from the land of Ramanya, met the Lord Gautama Buddha during his lifetime and received eight of the Buddha's hairs in 588 BCE. The brothers traveled back to their homeland in Burma and, with the help of the local ruler, King Okkalapa of Burma, found Singuttara Hill, where relics of other Buddhas preceding Gautama Buddha had been enshrined.
According to some historians and archaeologists, however, the pagoda was built by the Mon people between the 6th and 10th centuries CE.
There are four entrances to the Paya that lead up a flight of steps to the platform on Singuttara Hill. The eastern and southern approaches have vendors selling books, good luck charms, Buddha images, candles, gold leaf, incense sticks, prayer flags, streamers, miniature umbrellas and flowers. A pair of giant leogryphs called chinthe (mythical lions) guard the entrances and the image in the shrine at the top of the steps from the south is that of the second Buddha, Konagamana. The base or plinth of the stupa is made of bricks covered with gold plates.
Above the base are terraces that only monks and men can access. Next is the bell-shaped part of the stupa. Above that is the turban, then the inverted almsbowl, inverted and upright lotus petals, the banana bud, and then the crown. The crown or umbrella (hti) is tipped with 5,448 diamonds and 2,317 rubies. Immediately before the diamond bud is a flag-shaped vane. The very top, the diamond bud is tipped with a 76 carat (15 g) diamond.
The gold seen on the stupa is made of genuine gold plates, covering the brick structure and attached by traditional rivets. Myanmar people all over the country, as well as monarchs in its history, have donated gold to the pagoda to maintain it. The practice continues to this day after being started in the 15th century by the Mon Queen Shin Sawbu, who gave her weight in gold.
WIKIPEDIA
near Mathura Road
Timings: Open on all days from sunrise to sunset
Preferred Timings: Thursday evenings between 5-7 p.m.
Famous as: A Sufi shrine - Hazrat Nizamuddin’s Dargah
Admission: Free and open to all
How to Reach: Tourists can either take local buses from various points within the city to reach this monument, which is located near Mathura Road or they can take auto-rickshaws and taxis or metro rail.
Video charges: Nil (but caretakers need to be tipped at least Rs 20; prior permission required)
Nearest Railway Station: Nizamuddin Railway Station
Nearest Metro Station: Central Secretariat
Functional Metro Station: Central Secretariat
Nearest International Airport: Indira Gandhi International Airport
Time required for sightseeing: 2½ hours
Located in the historic Nizamuddin village, about 2 kilometers from Humayun’s tomb, and not far from the eastern end of the Lodi Road, is the Dargah of Hazrat Nizamuddin. It is the shrine of a famous humanitarian Muslim Sufi and mystic saint, Sheikh Hazrat Nizamuddin Aulia Chishti.
Born at Badaun in the state of Uttar Pradesh in 1236, Sheikh Hazrat Nizamuddin was the disciple of the saint Sheikh Farid Shakarganj, who appointed him as his successor. Said to be a direct descendant of Sheikh Nizamuddin Chisti, he had a large following which included Alauddin Khilji, Mohammed bin Tughlaq and the great poet Amir Khusrau. The royal processions of the Mughal Emperors Babur, Humayun, Akbar, Jahangir, and Shah Jahan always halted at Nizamuddin’s shrine, while the Emperor paid his respects at the sacred dargah. The revered saint was popular among people of all faiths because of his doctrine of renunciation and tolerance towards other religions. It is said that he prophesied Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq would never return to Delhi again and the ruler died soon after. Hazrat Nizamuddin died in 1325 and his shrine today is a popular pilgrimage site.
Hazrat Nizamuddin’s original tomb no longer exists. Faridun Khan, a nobleman, built the present structure in the mid-15th century, and it was repaired and decorated by Firoz Shah Tughlaq, as well as by later rulers. A mosque and many other tombs of famous people surround the dargah, as they wished to be buried near the saint. It has a marble-paved courtyard where the sacred shrine of the saint can be seen. Shah Jahan later added the majestic pavilion with its marble arches and lattice screens known as jalis. Worshippers tie red threads to these jalis as signs of wishes they hope will be fulfilled. The roof is surmounted by a dome, which is ornamented by vertical stripes of black marble with lotus cresting. It is said that Akbar II constructed this imposing dome. The main grave is wrapped with a scented chadar or cloth, which is dark green in color. Devotees offer their prayers at the shrine by showering rose petals and lighting incense sticks. Pilgrims congregate at the shrine twice a year for the festival or Urs held to mark the anniversaries of Hazrat Nizamuddin Aulia and the renowned poet Amir Khusrau.
The best day to visit the shrine is on Thursday evening to experience the faith of the devotees, who visit the shrine, seeking fulfillment of their prayers.
www.indfy.com/places-to-see-in-delhi/central-delhi/nizamu...
March 18th, 2007
Diwali (also spelled Devali in certain regions) or Deepavali, popularly known as the "festival of lights", is an important five-day festival in Hinduism, Jainism, and Sikhism, occurring between mid-October and mid-November. For Hindus, Diwali is the most important festival of the year and is celebrated in families by performing traditional activities together in their homes. Deepavali is an official holiday in India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Mauritius, Guyana, Trinidad & Tobago, Suriname, Malaysia, Singapore, and Fiji.
The name Diwali is itself a contraction of the word "Deepavali" (Sanskrit: दीपावली Dīpāvalī), which translates into "row of lamps". Diwali involves the lighting of small clay lamps (diyas, or dīpa 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. Most Indian business communities begin the financial year on the first day of Diwali.
Diwali commemorates the return of Lord Rama along with Sita and Lakshman from his fourteen-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 (oil lamps) and burst crackers.
In Jainism, Diwali marks the attainment of moksha or nirvana by Mahavira in 527 BC. In Sikhism, Deepavali commemorates the return of Guru Har Gobind Ji to Amritsar after freeing 52 Hindu kings imprisoned in Fort Gwalior by defeating Emperor Jahangir; the people lit candles and diyas to celebrate his return. This is the reason Sikhs also refer to Deepavali as Bandi Chhorh Divas, "the day of release of detainees". Deepavali is widely celebrated in both India and Nepal.
The first day of the festival Naraka Chaturdasi marks the vanquishing of the demon Naraka by Lord Krishna and his wife Satyabhama. Amavasya, the second day of Deepawali, marks the worship of Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth in her most benevolent mood, fulfilling the wishes of her devotees. Amavasya also tells the story of Lord Vishnu, who in his dwarf incarnation vanquished the tyrant Bali, and banished him to hell. Bali was allowed to return to earth once a year, to light millions of lamps to dispel the darkness and ignorance, and spread the radiance of love and wisdom. It is on the third day of Deepawali — Kartika Shudda Padyami - that Bali steps out of hell and rules the earth according to the boon given by Lord Vishnu. The fourth day is referred to as Yama Dvitiya (also called Bhai Dooj) and on this day sisters invite
In each legend, myth and story of Deepawali lies the significance of the victory of good over evil; and it is with each Deepawali and the lights that illuminate our homes and hearts, that this simple truth finds new reason and hope. From darkness unto light — the light that empowers us to commit ourselves to good deeds, that which brings us closer to divinity. During Diwali, lights illuminate every corner of India and the scent of incense sticks hangs in the air, mingled with the sounds of fire-crackers, joy, togetherness and hope. Diwali is celebrated around the globe. Outside India, it is more than a Hindu festival, it's a celebration of South-Asian identities.
While Deepavali is popularly known as the "festival of lights", the most significant spiritual meaning is "the awareness of the inner light". Central to Hindu philosophy is the assertion that there is something beyond the physical body and mind which is pure, infinite, and eternal, called the Atman. The celebration of Deepavali as the "victory of good over evil", refers to the light of higher knowledge dispelling all ignorance, the ignorance that masks one's true nature, not as the body, but as the unchanging, infinite, immanent and transcendent reality. With this awakening comes compassion and the awareness of the oneness of all things (higher knowledge). This brings Ananda (joy or peace). Just as we celebrate the birth of our physical being, Deepavali is the celebration of this Inner Light.
While the story behind Deepavali and the manner of celebration varies from region to region (festive fireworks, worship, lights, sharing of sweets), the essence is the same – to rejoice in the Inner Light (Atman) or the underlying Reality of all things (Brahman).
Source : en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diwali
Healing Ceremony.
This involves a dance along with musical accompaniment in order to cure the patient. They wish to bring back the spirits to the sick, This is usually carried out after the harccest, and only on Tuesday. The method involves people meeting in a circle. Offerings are placed in the middle including sweets, steamed glutinous rice, phasins (skirt), Shawls, mirrors, combs, powder, incense sticks, candle, hens eggs, whisky and 24 Baht. The spirit medium invites the soul of the ancestors, and when the spirit enters the medium he will dance as the music plays. The ancestral spirit leaves the body of the medium indicates by the shaking body and the raising of the arms in a throwing gesture over the shoulders
One of the many sanctums in the mighty Angkor Wat temple in Siem Reap, Cambodia. I was surprised at the red colour of the Buddha inside. I guess the figures in the foreground are bodhisatavas. (followers of the Buddha on the way to enlightenment). Despite being closed to the public that day, I was surprised to note that the Angkor Wat temple appeared very much in use, judging by the fresh flowers and incense were any indication. This Buddha image- one of the many inside the historic Angkor Wat shrine, has incense sticks, fresh flowers and signs of a just concluded prayer. My guess is, the janitors, local maintenance staff and other temple staff have done the honours before their usual daily cleaning routine. A number of countries such as France, Japan and China are currently involved in various Angkor Wat conservation projects. The German Apsara Conservation Project (GACP) is working to protect the devatas (Hindu god- well, statues of them, in this case), and other bas-reliefs which decorate the temple, from damage. The organisation's survey found that around 20% of the devatas were in very poor condition, mainly because of natural erosion and deterioration of the stone but in part also due to earlier restoration efforts. Detailed notes about the Angkor Wat temple appear throughout this album. (see previous and subsequent pictures). (Siem Reap, Cambodia, Oct. 2008)
How is Parsi New Year Celebrated
On this day all the members of the family wake up early in the morning, take bath and dress up with new clothes. Houses are cleaned and threshold of the house is decorated with ornate rangolis and incense sticks are lit. Sandalwood is sprinkled on burning coal which is generally kept in censors. People visit their temple called the Agiary for thanks giving on this day. This thanksgiving session is called ‘Jashn’. On this day Parsis worship Ahura Mazda, symbolized by fire and offer sandalwood sticks to the fire.
On this day it is a custom to keep on a table a copy of the Gathas, a lit lamp or candle, a shallow earthenware plate with sprouted wheat or beans for prosperity, small bowl with a silver coin for wealth, flowers which signify colour, painted eggs for productivity, sweets and rosewater for sweetness and happiness and a bowl of water containing goldfish in it.
Food also is an intricate part of the festivities. For breakfast ‘Ravo’ which is prepared from suji, milk and sugar is served and fried vermicelli cooked in sugar syrup and sprinkled with raisins and lot of almond slivers are served. Faluda which is milk flavoured with rose essence is the traditional drink prepared on this day which is served to the guests. On this day guests are welcomed to the house by sprinkling rose water. For lunch rice and moong dal is served on the Navroz day along with this other delicacies like make Pulav with lots of nuts and saffron. Fish is the main cuisine for this day. Another important custom followed by the people of the Parsi community on this day is donating food to the poor people. On the Parsi New Year people visit family and friends and greet each other and exchange gifts.
From Wikipedia: Himavad Gopalaswamy Betta, is a hill (betta in Kannada) located in the Chamarajanagar district of the state of Karnataka,at a height of 1450m India and is extensively wooded. It is also the highest peak in the Bandipur National Park. It lies in the core area of the Bandipur National Park and is frequented by wild life including elephants. Dense fog predominates and covers the hills round the year and thus gets the prefix Himavad(in the native language of Kannada) and the temple of Venugopalaswamy (Lord Krishna) gives the full name of Himavad Gopalaswamy Betta.
It is approximately 220 km from Bangalore and 75 km from Mysore on the Mysore Ooty road -10 km away from Gundlupet,which is 60 km away from Mysore. There is a motor-able road all the way to the top of the hill. Entry fee is collected at the forest department check post at foot of the hill.Materials used for pooja (prayers) alone such as flowers,fruits,Incense sticks etc are permitted.other food items are not permitted to be carried in.All these materials should be carried in non plastic bags.Entry fee has been revised w.e.f. Feb 01 2011. Entry fee is flat Rs 25/50 for a two/four wheelers. You have to report back at the entrance after 1 hour 30 minutes. Visitors are allowed from around 8:30am till 4pm. Overnight stay on top is not allowed.
More at ....http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Himavad_Gopalaswamy_Betta
For over two thousand years, the Chinese have used incense in religious ceremonies, ancestor veneration, Traditional Chinese medicine, and daily life. Agarwood and sandalwood are the two most important ingredients in Chinese incense.
Along with the introduction of Buddhism in China came calibrated incense sticks and incense clocks.
It is incorrect to assume that the Chinese only burn incense in the home before the family shrine. In Taoist traditions, incense is inextricably associated with the 'yin' energies of the dead, temples, shrines, and ghosts. Therefore, Taoist Chinese believe burning undedicated incense in the home attracts the dreaded hungry ghosts, who consume the smoke and ruin the fortunes of the family. However, since Neolithic times, the Chinese have evolved using incense not only for religious ceremonies, but also for personal and environmental aromatherapy.
I've been wanting to play around with some smoke shots lately, and finally found some time to do it. I took two incense sticks and lit them near each other and tried to capture the smoke. I tested different aperatures trying to find the best one for nailing the smoke. It was trial and error but I think a couple of the shots worked.
Of the 2.5 days that we had in Singapore, we decided to head to the Buddha's tooth relic temple on a Saturday morning. This is definitely not among the the top tourist things to do if you have less than 3 days in Singapore, but we were fascinated by the temple architecture. The interior that you see here, was even more impressive than the exterior pagoda architecture. While B was framing this shot, i was sitting on the steps enjoying the buddhist chants in the morning. This was the first time that i heard the Buddhist chants, it took me back to the childhood days where some hindu chants would be playing on the radio on a hot summer morning. Since it was weekend, all the locals were gathered at the temple, either chanting or lighting the incense sticks outside just like Hindus do. It was spiritually refreshing to peep into the early Saturday morning life of the localities in Singapore. — in Singapore.
21/02/2016 - 7.25pm
Two crews from Cambridge were called to an automatic fire alarm sounding in Kings College Spalding Building, Peas Hill, Cambridge.
An automatic fire alarm had sounded and the accommodation had been safely evacuated.
Smoke was issuing from a student flat on the second floor and four firefighters wearing breathing apparatus used a hose reel to extinguish the fire in a bedroom area by 8pm. Positive pressure ventilation fans were used to clear smoke.
Considerable fire damage was caused to the bed and nearby furniture and smoke damage was caused to the entire room.
The crews returned to station by 9.15pm.
The cause of the fire was accidental, by person.
Station Commander Stuart Smith said: “This fire started when incense sticks were left burning unattended and then fell onto flammable materials in the sleeping area.
“In most student halls of residence it is against policy to light candles and incense and it is important those living in this type of accommodation follow these rules.
“Anyone living in any type of property, however, should never leave candles or incense burning unattended and should always make sure they are placed on a flat surface anyway from flammable materials like clothing, curtains and bedding.”
Phra Nang Cave. These women have brought along there ‘lingams” or phallus for offering. Pra Nang means Princess Goddess. The spirit of princess goddess (PhraNang) resides in this cave according to local beliefs. Fishermen would make promises and prayers to Phra Nang before they went out to sea to fish. When their wishes were granted they came back to the cave and gave an offering. The offering were flowers and incense sticks. The villagers think that the goddesses really prefer the ‘lingams” or phallus (penis) figures.
The Kuan Yin Teng temple authorities appeared to be rather strict about lighting incense sticks inside the temple itself. However as joss sticks are an integral part of Taoist worship, (they are always lighted in threes, to boot), those bearing joss sticks had to kneel and pray outside the main shrine, in the large courtyard, as seen here. Note that platforms have been provided outside to facilitate kneeling. (Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia, Nov. 2013)
I have used only two torch lights to provide lighting to this shot of the smoke from incense sticks. If you Wanna Know How I Shot this, check this link on my blog: blog.djustified.com/2011/03/smoke-photography-made-simple...
Incense coils hanging inside Sam Kai Vui Kun Temple.
This temple, known also as Kuan Tai, is located in front of St. Dominic’s Market Complex, near Senado Square, in the traditional commercial center of Macau, China.
Kuan Tai is the Anglicized spelling of Guan Yu, an important general during the Three Kingdoms period in China, being now worshipped both in Taoism and Buddhism.
Learn more about it at my travelog.