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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.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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Large field of drying finished incense sticks at home incense factory; Road to Chau Doc, An Giang Province, Mekong River Delta Region, Vietnam
I have started another new set, named 'Trinkets & Treasures'. I thought it might be good (especially over the winter months when the light is bad) to be able to take shots of various 'bits' that we, and others, have around the house, or in other places. I have no idea yet quite what will end up in this set - but that's half the fun of it.
I've started with a couple of Buddhas I have in the house. I'm not a buddhist, but admire the non-attachment ethos. And I think the Dalai Lama is a 'top bloke'.
This is a resin Buddha who has holes at the rear for incense sticks. He's always happy.
Today we went to the Thai Buddhist Temple in Kissimmee, Florida to join in the Celebration of "Wan Awk Pansa" Kannika prepared a variety of foods and gifts to give to the Monks as a normal part of this Buddhist Celebration. There is a complete series of photos of today's festivities uploaded together. I hope you take a minute and scroll through the collection and enjoy them. This was my first experience participating in this celebration and I found it to be very interesting and satisfying.
Wan Awk Pansa
The Meaning of Wan Awk Pansa
Wan Awk Pansa (วันออกพรรษา) means the day of leaving the rains retreat. It is a public holiday in Thailand, held on the fifteenth, or full moon day, of the eleventh lunar
Tuesday, 27 October, 2015.
Wan Awk Pansa signals the end of the Buddhist Lent period, a period when many Thai Buddhists abstain from eating meat, drinking alcohol, and smoking. This is a day when many Thai people will visit a temple, often their local temple in their birthplace, to pray and to bring offerings. In the evenings, many people will take part in a tian wian or candlelit circumambulation of the main shrine of the temple. The devotees walk three times, in a clockwise direction, around the shrine, carrying a candle, three lit incense sticks and a lotus bud.
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Hindu woman holding incense sticks prays at the Dhakeshwari temple during the Durga Puja festival in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
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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.
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HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM - FEB 24: People dedicates the burned incense sticks in the first full moon day of lunar year at pagoda in Ho chi Minh City on Feb 24, 2013
Afternoon prayers with incense sticks at
Mengjia Longshan Temple built in 1738.
Left temple arches is the main entrance to the temple.
Wanhua District,
Taipei, Taiwan
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Remnants of incense sticks in moisture cream jars. Iwasakiontake shrine (flic.kr/p/2iosdPk) in Nissin City, Japan
incense sticks, flash, loads of photoshop :)
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Ganga Aarti is a spectacular evening ceremony that takes place everyday at the Dashashwamedh Ghat in Varanasi (India) at the bank of the holy river Ganga. This ceremony is attended by thousands of visitors everyday and considered as one of the most colourful event of India.
A group of young priests dressed up with silky robes conduct this ceremony. The Aarti (puja offerings) starts with the chanting of hymns and prayers in the praise of the Holy River. After that, the priests perform different offerings in choreographed manner from their respective platforms which include - blowing of conch shells, burning of incense sticks and waving them in an elaborate synchronized manner in all the directions with their right hand, while ringing the ceremonial prayer bell with the left hand, circular waving of large multi-tiered oil lamps and a big brass camphor lamp, with a dramatic snake hood in clockwise directions, to and fro in a synchronized manner, and waving of the Peacock’s feather and Yak-tail fan in similar choreographed manner. The priests end the ceremony by pouring a bowl of water into the river. Upon which, the devotees let go of thousands of small oil lamps with flowers on a leaf to float on the river that would look like numerous stars on the water.
The whole ceremony is a spectacle of sound and colour and takes around 45 minutes. The devotional chanting, the pulsating sound of ceremonial bells, gongs and drums, the circular waving of large lamps, the heavy air from the burning incense, the floating floral lamps, all create a magical, enchanted atmosphere that makes for a dramatic sensory experience well worth experiencing.
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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.
The Tai Hang Fire Dragon is made of straw and thousands of large incense sticks. They parade it up and down the street and across the neighbourhood to Victoria Park. It is part of the mid-autumn festival.
taken on 2014/4/3.
PENTAX MZ-3, FA 20-35mm 1:4 AL @35mm, FUJIFILM SUPERIA PREMIUM 400, Affinity Photo
Hookah pipes represent an ancient, well preserved tradition. It mirrors the oriental tradition of social smoking and leisure. History reveals that Indians, Chinese, Babylonians used to smoke hookahs while burning the incense sticks as part of their religious rituals. Its mention can be found even in the shamanistic rituals. Yes, lots of things have changed since then. Visit www.pipesdaddy.com/Glass-Gandalf-Pipes-s/52.htm
Wan Awk Pansa
The Meaning of Wan Awk Pansa
Wan Awk Pansa (วันออกพรรษา) means the day of leaving the rains retreat. It is a public holiday in Thailand, held on the fifteenth, or full moon day, of the eleventh lunar
Tuesday, 27 October, 2015.
Wan Awk Pansa signals the end of the Buddhist Lent period, a period when many Thai Buddhists abstain from eating meat, drinking alcohol, and smoking. This is a day when many Thai people will visit a temple, often their local temple in their birthplace, to pray and to bring offerings. In the evenings, many people will take part in a tian wian or candlelit circumambulation of the main shrine of the temple. The devotees walk three times, in a clockwise direction, around the shrine, carrying a candle, three lit incense sticks and a lotus bud.
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.
Der „Bale Dangin“ genannte Pavillon ist ein überdachter Raum, in dem Opfergaben vorbereitet werden und in dem geschlafen, gewebt, genäht oder gespielt wird. Die gepflasterte Fläche vor dem Pavillon ist der Treffpunkt der Dorfgemeinschaft.
Der Balinesische Garten spiegelt das Streben der Menschen nach Einklang mit sich selbst, ihrem Umfeld und dem gesamten Universum. Auf Bali heißt es, dass ein harmonisches Miteinander der Dämonen der Erde, der Götter des Himmels und der Menschen auf der Erde unabdingbar ist und Leben erst ermöglicht. Der Balinesische Garten ist so gestaltet, dass alle Elemente miteinander in Einklang kommen können. Darum heißt er „Garten der drei Harmonien“ – auf balinesisch Tri Hita Karana.
Er entstand 2003 im Rahmen der Städtepartnerschaft Berlin-Jakarta und umfasst insgesamt 2.000 qm. Im Zentrum der Halle steht ein südbalinesischer Wohnhof, der durch eine Lehmziegelmauer von seiner Umgebung abgegrenzt ist. Die baulichen Elemente der Wohnstätte wurden von dem indonesischen Architekten I Putu Edy Semara entworfen und zu großen Teilen auf Bali vorgefertigt. Die „Pura“ gennannte Tempelanlage dient der in Berlin lebenden Bali-Gemeinde als Ort, an dem sie ihre Kultur pflegen und ihre Religion ausüben kann. 2012 wurden zwei zusätzliche Schreine gebaut, die in einer feierlichen Zeremonie von aus Bali eingeflogenen Priestern geweiht wurden. Auf ihnen wirst du stets Opfergaben wie Blumen, Früchte oder Räucherstäbchen finden, die dazu dienen, die Götter gnädig zu stimmen.
Im Rahmen der IGA Berlin 2017 hat die exotische Anlage nicht nur eine neue Hülle, sondern auch eine Neuinszenierung erhalten: die 1.200 qm große Tropenhalle! Das energieeffiziente Warmhaus ermöglichte die Kultivierung anspruchsvoller tropischer Pflanzen. Nun endlich konnte sich ein richtiger balinesischer Dschungel entfalten!
In den 14 m hohen Hallen sind die Wohnanlage und die Gärten untergebracht.
The pavilion called "Bale Dangin" is a roofed room where offerings are prepared and where people sleep, weave, sew or play. The paved area in front of the pavilion is the meeting place for the village community.
Der Balinesische Garten spiegelt das Streben der Menschen nach Einklang mit sich selbst, ihrem Umfeld und dem gesamten Universum. Auf Bali heißt es, dass ein harmonisches Miteinander der Dämonen der Erde, der Götter des Himmels und der Menschen auf der Erde unabdingbar ist und Leben erst ermöglicht. Der Balinesische Garten ist so gestaltet, dass alle Elemente miteinander in Einklang kommen können. Darum heißt er „Garten der drei Harmonien“ – auf balinesisch Tri Hita Karana.
Er entstand 2003 im Rahmen der Städtepartnerschaft Berlin-Jakarta und umfasst insgesamt 2.000 qm. Im Zentrum der Halle steht ein südbalinesischer Wohnhof, der durch eine Lehmziegelmauer von seiner Umgebung abgegrenzt ist. Die baulichen Elemente der Wohnstätte wurden von dem indonesischen Architekten I Putu Edy Semara entworfen und zu großen Teilen auf Bali vorgefertigt. Die „Pura“ gennannte Tempelanlage dient der in Berlin lebenden Bali-Gemeinde als Ort, an dem sie ihre Kultur pflegen und ihre Religion ausüben kann. 2012 wurden zwei zusätzliche Schreine gebaut, die in einer feierlichen Zeremonie von aus Bali eingeflogenen Priestern geweiht wurden. Auf ihnen wirst du stets Opfergaben wie Blumen, Früchte oder Räucherstäbchen finden, die dazu dienen, die Götter gnädig zu stimmeIm Rahmen der IGA Berlin 2017 hat die exotische Anlage nicht nur eine neue Hülle, sondern auch eine Neuinszenierung erhalten: die 1.200 qm große Tropenhalle! Das energieeffiziente Warmhaus ermöglichte die Kultivierung anspruchsvoller tropischer Pflanzen. Nun endlich konnte sich ein richtiger balinesischer Dschungel entfalten! In den 14 m hohen Hallen sind die Wohnanlage und die Gärten untergebracht.
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The Balinese garden reflects people's striving for harmony with themselves, their environment and the entire universe. In Bali, it is said that a harmonious coexistence of the demons of the earth, the gods of heaven and the people on earth is indispensable and makes life possible in the first place. The Balinese garden is designed in such a way that all elements can harmonise with each other. This is why it is called the "Garden of Three Harmonies" - Tri Hita Karana in Balinese - and was created in 2003 as part of the Berlin-Jakarta city partnership, covering a total of 2,000 square metres. At the centre of the hall is a South Balinese residential courtyard, which is separated from its surroundings by a mud brick wall. The structural elements of the residence were designed by the Indonesian architect I Putu Edy Semara and largely prefabricated in Bali. The temple complex, called "Pura", serves the Bali community living in Berlin as a place where they can cultivate their culture and practise their religion. In 2012, two additional shrines were built, which were consecrated in a solemn ceremony by priests flown in from Bali. On them, you will always find offerings such as flowers, fruit or incense sticks, which serve to propitiate the gods. As part of the IGA Berlin 2017, the exotic complex has not only been given a new shell, but also a new staging: the 1,200 square metre Tropical Hall! The energy-efficient warm house made it possible to cultivate sophisticated tropical plants. Now, finally, a real Balinese jungle could unfold! The 14 metre high halls house the residential complex and the gardens.
The Balinese garden reflects people's striving for harmony with themselves, their environment and the entire universe. In Bali, it is said that a harmonious coexistence of the demons of the earth, the gods of heaven and the people on earth is indispensable and makes life possible in the first place. The Balinese garden is designed in such a way that all elements can harmonise with each other. This is why it is called the "Garden of Three Harmonies" - Tri Hita Karana in Balinese - and was created in 2003 as part of the Berlin-Jakarta city partnership, covering a total of 2,000 square metres. At the centre of the hall is a South Balinese residential courtyard, which is separated from its surroundings by a mud brick wall. The structural elements of the residence were designed by the Indonesian architect I Putu Edy Semara and largely prefabricated in Bali. The temple complex, called "Pura", serves the Bali community living in Berlin as a place where they can cultivate their culture and practise their religion. In 2012, two additional shrines were built, which were consecrated in a solemn ceremony by priests flown in from Bali. On them, you will always find offerings such as flowers, fruit or incense sticks, which serve to propitiate the gods. As part of the IGA (International Garden Show) Berlin 2017, the exotic complex has not only been given a new shell, but also a new staging: the 1,200 square metre Tropical Hall! The energy-efficient warm house made it possible to cultivate sophisticated tropical plants. Now, finally, a real Balinese jungle could unfold! The 14 metre high halls house the residential complex and the gardens.
Today we went to the Thai Buddhist Temple in Kissimmee, Florida to join in the Celebration of "Wan Awk Pansa" Kannika prepared a variety of foods and gifts to give to the Monks as a normal part of this Buddhist Celebration. There is a complete series of photos of today's festivities uploaded together. I hope you take a minute and scroll through the collection and enjoy them. This was my first experience participating in this celebration and I found it to be very interesting and satisfying. This is my wife Kannika..
Wan Awk Pansa
The Meaning of Wan Awk Pansa
Wan Awk Pansa (วันออกพรรษา) means the day of leaving the rains retreat. It is a public holiday in Thailand, held on the fifteenth, or full moon day, of the eleventh lunar
Tuesday, 27 October, 2015.
Wan Awk Pansa signals the end of the Buddhist Lent period, a period when many Thai Buddhists abstain from eating meat, drinking alcohol, and smoking. This is a day when many Thai people will visit a temple, often their local temple in their birthplace, to pray and to bring offerings. In the evenings, many people will take part in a tian wian or candlelit circumambulation of the main shrine of the temple. The devotees walk three times, in a clockwise direction, around the shrine, carrying a candle, three lit incense sticks and a lotus bud.
Hookah pipes represent an ancient, well preserved tradition. It mirrors the oriental tradition of social smoking and leisure. History reveals that Indians, Chinese, Babylonians used to smoke hookahs while burning the incense sticks as part of their religious rituals. Its mention can be found even in the shamanistic rituals. Yes, lots of things have changed since then. Visit www.pipesdaddy.com/Glass-Gandalf-Pipes-s/52.htm
here's a real quick test set-up... My very first smoke art attempt.
I'll be trying more this weekend. I'm using incense sticks and will work more on my PP technique/workflow/colorizing...
Intriguing start for me, if I may say so myself. Hmmm?
Mermaid Incense Back Burner B1122
€7.87 Ali (€20.71@62% off)
Ordered: 14-02-2018
Arriver: 26-03-2018
40 days from order date to arrival.
Not sent in foam packing as shown in advert. The base was put on top and it had the poly bag packing next to it but not around it.
Comes with 10 incense sticks of varying colours and I assume stink.
I got this as a USB Stick holder but it seems to be smaller than I had thought it would be.
Might paint it and have it anyway to annoy the sad people here.