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The fridge doesn't work that well so I keep my perishables in a smaller one on the counter. It takes up quite a bit of space, but I don't need much room to make coffee or the odd batch of Ramen soup.
Urban Camo Ski Mask Project
These artworks are build from pieces of paper sourced mostly from the streets of Amsterdam. These bits and pieces are mixed up with torn screenprints, magazines and comicbooks. They are glued in the shape of a ski mask forming an urban camouflage pattern. The eyes and mouthpieces are made of laser-etched and or laser-cut photo’s, comics and logo’s.
Ski masks to me are a symbol of the current struggles around the globe. The news is dominated by men wearing ski masks whether it be terrorists or the special forces battling them.
Photo Series: www.flickr.com/photos/natzpix/sets/72157631292136520/show/
Koyambedu boasts of having one of Asia's largest perishable goods market complex called the "Koyambedu Wholesale Market Complex (KWMC)". The KWMC spreads over an area of 295 acres (1.19 km2). Inaugurated in 1996, the KWMC consists of more than 1,000 wholesale shops and 2,000 retail shops. It abuts Poonamalee High Road and Nesapakkam Road and can be easily accessed from all parts of City. In Phase-I, the Wholesale Market for Perishables have been developed in an area of around 70 acres (280,000 m2) by constructing 3,194 shops. The market has two blocks for vegetable shops and one each for fruit and flower shops. In Phase-II, a textile market[1] and in Phase-III, a food grain market[2] is planned to be developed in the complex.
The market has over 100,000 visitors daily.
Coast Guard Station Marblehead, Ohio, opened its doors to roughly 200 visitors who toured the âhauntedâ facility Oct. 28 and 29, 2016. The event was free but participants were asked to bring non-perishable food items to be given to local food banks, and they delivered; more than 270 items were collected. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Chief Petty Officer Lauren Jorgensen)
This shot was for a "365 Days of Photography" course I started in 2023. The first assignment was to intuitively chose the right exposure settings without using the in-camera light meter. It's more of an exercise for the absolute beginner but I found it was good practice nonetheless. Some photos are probaly more darker or lighter than they should have been as a result. I wish I was faster at selecting my settings, and also better at getting the lines i see within a frame all parallel with the edges of the photo frame. These photos have not been edited in any way - otherwise I might have straightened the shots out, and done some corrections to them.
For all of these shots, I set my ISO at 125, as I wanted nice crisp photos without any grain. In hindsight, having a higher ISO of 400 might have let me increase my shutter speed, but overall I like how the slower shutter speed resulted in the blurring of the faces of those passing by, as I wanted to emphasize the banal, generic feeling of big box shopping stores.
This photo is also posted on Instagram.
Urban Camo Ski Mask Project
These artworks are build from pieces of paper sourced mostly from the streets of Amsterdam. These bits and pieces are mixed up with torn screenprints, magazines and comicbooks. They are glued in the shape of a ski mask forming an urban camouflage pattern. The eyes and mouthpieces are made of laser-etched and or laser-cut photo’s, comics and logo’s.
Ski masks to me are a symbol of the current struggles around the globe. The news is dominated by men wearing ski masks whether it be terrorists or the special forces battling them.
During the entire month of January, the students at Utica Academy of Science Charter School dropped off non-perishable food items to their homeroom teachers. This was in an effort to donate multiple food items to a local food pantry. UAS Helping Hands club, our staff, and students collaborated to donate items as well as make a friendly competition out of it. Prizes were awarded to the grade levels who reached certain amounts of food. In first place was 6th grade, second place was 8th grade, and third place was 9th grade. At the end of January, students donated a combined total of 1,255 food items for this cause.
On March 27th, the whole 6th grade and their teachers collected the food items in front of our Mission Statement and took a group photo. Afterwards, the 6th grade students loaded up the school van with all the food items, which were to be dropped off to a local food party. Mr. Yavuz, Ms. Orioli and three of the students who donated the most items went to the Thea Bowman House in Utica to drop off all 1,255 items. These three students included Aaron Woodman (8th grade), Suror Al Awsaj (8th grade), and Felix Batista (6th grade). The students, Mr. Yavuz, and Ms. Orioli unloaded the van and brought all items to the food pantry located inside the Thea Bowman House. There, we took a tour of the Food Pantry and were informed of its purpose and how it operates. Once we left, we headed to Dunkin Donuts for a snack as a reward for the hard work.
This is a fundraiser for the Calgary Food Bank. All these sculptures, based on the theme of Dr Seuss, were made of non-perishable food items purchased by the competing teams. All the items will be sent to the Calgary Food Bank for distribution to those in need...
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During the entire month of January, the students at Utica Academy of Science Charter School dropped off non-perishable food items to their homeroom teachers. This was in an effort to donate multiple food items to a local food pantry. UAS Helping Hands club, our staff, and students collaborated to donate items as well as make a friendly competition out of it. Prizes were awarded to the grade levels who reached certain amounts of food. In first place was 6th grade, second place was 8th grade, and third place was 9th grade. At the end of January, students donated a combined total of 1,255 food items for this cause.
On March 27th, the whole 6th grade and their teachers collected the food items in front of our Mission Statement and took a group photo. Afterwards, the 6th grade students loaded up the school van with all the food items, which were to be dropped off to a local food party. Mr. Yavuz, Ms. Orioli and three of the students who donated the most items went to the Thea Bowman House in Utica to drop off all 1,255 items. These three students included Aaron Woodman (8th grade), Suror Al Awsaj (8th grade), and Felix Batista (6th grade). The students, Mr. Yavuz, and Ms. Orioli unloaded the van and brought all items to the food pantry located inside the Thea Bowman House. There, we took a tour of the Food Pantry and were informed of its purpose and how it operates. Once we left, we headed to Dunkin Donuts for a snack as a reward for the hard work.
The clipper ship Cutty Sark was one of the ships that sped from Shanghai to London with perishable cargos of tea in the 1860's.
This Revell kit show the ship in its maiden voyage in February 1870
Student organizations go head to head in this unique Homecoming competition sponsored by the Weppner Center for Civic Engagement & Service and SAVI (Students Advocating Volunteer Involvement)! Teams raced against the clock competing to build the best sculpture out of canned food items. All non-perishable items used in the sculpture building are then donated to Boca Helping Hands.
A–24785–x–1 and 2, prehistoric rabbit net fragments (yucca); recovered from a cave in Texas Canyon, Cochise Co., Ariz.
Photo Credit: Cindy Kurman, Kurman Photography
Photos available for purchase on KurmanPhotography.com
Photo Credit: Cindy Kurman, Kurman Photography
Photos available for purchase on KurmanPhotography.com
Family Fun Night.
Games, BMX bike show, & PIZZA!
Admission was 2 canned goods or non -perishables to the food bank.
I'm desperate for new photos. Maybe this weekend or a still life shoot in the house.
Army Reserve Soldiers from the 196th Transportaion Company, based in Orlando, Fla. secure pallets onto a Palletized Load System truck at the Fort Pierce, Fla. airport on Sunday, Jan. 24, 2010 in support of Operation Unified Response. The supplies included bottled water, non-perishable food and other comfort items for Haiti earthquake relief. (Timothy L. Hale/Army Reserve Public Affairs)
Photo Credit: Cindy Kurman, Kurman Photography
Photos available for purchase on KurmanPhotography.com
City College staff, from all departments, joined Farmshare of America and Strike Out Hunger Food Drive in Alachua County to make a difference this holiday season. Over 800 families received an estimated 20 pounds of perishable and non-perishable food items. Great Job!!! The Team led by Gloria Ashley: Alicia Aikens, Gloria Ashley, Diane Colson, Renelle Debose, Mirvat Jamal, Ray Matura, Monica Pozo, Terra Slater.
Photo shows an emergency kit that was utilized by a man whose fishing vessel sank in Freshwater Bay, Alaska, Oct. 19, 2022. It's important that mariner's stock their emergency kits with non-expired items including a flashlight and extra batteries, fire extinguisher, radio device, flares, extra rope, water and non-perishable foods. U.S. Coast Guard courtesy photo.
While studying in Germany in 1975-76 this was about the closest thing they had to a grocery store. Generally one went to individual markets - and had to for some items like meat. It was a chain - Kupsch. The quality of the food was mediocre and they mostly carried non-perishable items. The prices were cheap - about all I could afford. The stores were small by most standards today. In square footage it was about the size of a McDonald's.
Photo Series: www.flickr.com/photos/natzpix/sets/72157631292136520/show/
Koyambedu boasts of having one of Asia's largest perishable goods market complex called the "Koyambedu Wholesale Market Complex (KWMC)". The KWMC spreads over an area of 295 acres (1.19 km2). Inaugurated in 1996, the KWMC consists of more than 1,000 wholesale shops and 2,000 retail shops. It abuts Poonamalee High Road and Nesapakkam Road and can be easily accessed from all parts of City. In Phase-I, the Wholesale Market for Perishables have been developed in an area of around 70 acres (280,000 m2) by constructing 3,194 shops. The market has two blocks for vegetable shops and one each for fruit and flower shops. In Phase-II, a textile market[1] and in Phase-III, a food grain market[2] is planned to be developed in the complex.
The market has over 100,000 visitors daily.
Redding has had a pretty mild winter. Then everything changed this week with massive rainstorms dumping tons of rain. I used to enjoy the sound of rain on my roof. The thought of it brought back memories of hot chocolate and marshmellows and cuddling infront of the fireplace. Not anymore. Since I've taken to exploring Redding more and more and seeing the makeshift shelters that the homeless create for themselves I realize now that rain can bring a whole new level of suffering for them. I enjoyed the rain because I have a place to go if at any time I don't want to be out in it. Not everyone is so lucky.
I'm a fan of the GNRM on facebook. Every so often they send an update and this one said they are packed with people trying to get out of the rain. I asked if there is a specific need they had and they wrote back saying non-perishable food. Food is always an issue for them and it is now more than ever because of the weather.
To the people from areas other than Redding I'd ask for your thoughts and prayers for our need. If you have time consider Psalms 9:9-10. For the people of Redding I would like you to take inventory of everything you can donate and please do so. Food. Clothing. Anything will help. I have a suspicion that a food drive is happening next week. If so I think I'll try and get a head start on it by gathering as much as I can. They always run their ads in the paper and on the radio. If you see them or hear them and can help I know they would appreciate it. The folks who they represent will appreciate it to.
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Canucks Mascot Fin (Santa) poses with Best Buy Canada employees, who are collecting non-perishable food items for the Greater Vancouver Food Bank Society www.foodbank.bc.ca/main/
SYBIC 26116 waits time at Montauban with the daily 16:32 Perpignan FR to Paris Rungis perishables service (50040). This train with its distinctive white vans takes fresh fruit & veg to Paris each day and is a regular sight in the south. On 9th June 2012 it was running over an hour late.
Descent of the Ganges is a monument at Mahabalipuram, on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal, in the Kancheepuram district of the state of Tamil Nadu, India. Measuring 29 m × 13 m, it is a giant open-air relief carved of two monolithic rock boulders. The legend depicted in the bas-relief is the story of the descent of the sacred river Ganges to earth from the heavens led by Bhagiratha. The waters of the Ganges are believed to possess supernatural powers. The descent of the Ganges and Arjuna's Penance are portrayed in stone at the Pallava heritage site. The bas-relief is more of a canvas of Indian rock cut sculpture at its best not seen anywhere in India. It is one of the Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram that were designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1984.
GEOGRAPHY
The Arjuna bas-relief is in the centre of Mahabalipuram, facing the sea at a short distance from the shores of the Coramandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal where the Shore Temple is situated. It is accessible from Chennai city over a 58 km paved road to its west and 32 km from Chengalpet.
HISTORY
The Mamallapuram art, as it is known among archaeologists, is a creation on the occasion of a celebration of the victory of Hinduism over Buddhism. The place, now known as Mahabalipuram, was earlier known by the epithet given to the king Narasimhavarman I (630–668 AD) of the Pallava Dynasty (who ruled from 4th to 9th centuries),) as Mamallan, the "great wrestler" or "great warrior". His father was king Mahendravarman I who converted from Jainism to Hinduism. The architectural creations at Mamallapuram, mostly attributed to Mamalla in the 7th century, adopted stone as the medium for sculpting in situ rock faces, which till then was done with some perishable material like wood or loose stones. It is part of 16 World Heritage Cultural Sites in India, and as a protected monument, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Chennai Circle is entrusted with its upkeep in all aspects. The open air bas-reliefs (including the Descent of the Ganges (Mahabalipuram) are one of the four categories under which UNESCO identified the site as a World Heritage Site and inscribed it in 1984 under the title Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram. This bas-relief in rock is reported as a "sublime" early sculpture of the 7th century; even in the subsequent dynasty of the Chola's adopted the shrine-sculpting technique in the temples they built in the late 9th century. This architectural legacy of the Pallava dynasty is continued by the descendants of sculptors of that period, who are now integrated into the present town’s culture.
LAYOUT
The unique bas-relief faces east. It was created with great skill and imagination on two large boulders of pink granite in the open air giving the whole a natural effect. The boulders measure 15 by 30 metres. Many of the figures carved are in life size. The natural cleft, a very large perpendicular fissure, is skilfully sculptured. It is in between the two boulders and is integral to the mythical narratives carved on the entire relief. A water tank was once located at the top of the rock to release water denoting the Ganges River. It cascaded over the cleft and the relief to give the impression of the Ganga descending from the head tied matts of Shiva. This scene was created during festive occasions and the presence of a brick masonry cistern at the top of the cleft to release water attests to its location at site. The bas-relief is an ensemble of over a hundred figures (146 is also mentioned) of gods, people, half-humans and animals and is best explained by an expert at site.
ARCHITECTURE
The sculptures carved in the natural fissure that divides the cliff not only depict a cosmic event of Ganges descending to earth (a popular narration and depiction in the iconography of Shiva) at the command of Shiva but also shows the event being watched by scores of gods, goddesses, mythical figurines of Kinnara, Gandharva, Apsara, Gana, Nagas, and also wild and domestic animals, all admiringly looking up at the scene. This relief is often given the hyperbole adjectives as "world renowned" and “unique artistic achievement”. The total number of carvings are probably about 146. The carvings of elephants on the open air bas-relief is almost of life size and is reported as the best animal carving in India. Another humorous scene is the carvings of monkeys copying the yogic scenes of the sages. Shiva is shown next to the Kinnaras who are depicted in large numbers in the upper portion of the bas-relief; they are anthropomorphic forms of half human half bird, a popular Indian art form in ancient times representing the Indic ethos of the world as one creation. The male Kinnara is holding a musical instrument (type unknown) while the female Kinnara is holding a cymbal. Shiva is carved in front of the river (to the right of the cleft) in a standing posture with Bhagiratha, the sage, standing on one leg offering him prayers to check the force of the Ganga as she descends to earth. Shiva is also shown with a weapon which is interpreted as Pashupati, which he gave to Arjuna. The ganas shown in the carvings represent the people who have spent their entire lives in dedication to Shiva, and are blessed with the boon to remain close to Shiva for all time to come. Carvings of the divine nagas shown swimming in the river, as Ganga descends from the heavens, are also in anthropomorphic form of a serpent and human, which has been a traditional style from ancient times in Indic art. They are believed to denote fertility and protective forces of nature. They are seen not only in the middle of the panel facing the cleft, which represents the river, but also at the top of the panel at the entry of water over the channel, marking the prevalence of naga worship in Hindu religious beliefs.
Detailing of sculptures showing the Vishni temple to the right of the cleft
It is also said that the bas-relief in one unity is the early Indic artist's concept of "sublime continuity in all living things." The elephants shown in reliefs are unique in the fact that the detailing includes the baby elephants behind the life size elephants. Another interesting depiction is of a deer scratching its nose. The elephants represent a herd moving towards the river to drink water. The male elephant carving precedes that of its female partner. Three baby elephants with the male elephant and two babies with the female elephant are also carved in the panel.
Sun, on the left and Moon on the right side are also depicted on top part of the panel. A kim-purusha, meaning dwarf with elongated ears and wearing a cap on his head and beating a drum is also seen in the panel.
In the upper part of the panel, Himalayas are shown which corroborates the theory of the panel representing the descent of the Ganges. Wild lions are also shown with large mane and also rams which are interpreted as representing the Himalayan habitat. On the left side of the upper panel, carvings of divinities and celestial couples moving towards the river are seen. A few animals, lions and monkeys are also carved in this part. Two pairs of kinnaras and three pairs of celestial couples are shown flying in the air approaching the river (cleft). Hunters and hunting scenes are part of this part of the panel; a hunter with a bow, two hunters hiding under trees to hunt, a lion about to attack two hunters are some of the parts of forest scenes carved on the panel. Another scene below is of few monkeys, and carving of a lion in his den with few deer in front of it. Carvings of hunters carrying a pitcher and another carrying the hunted animals are also seen.
Another prominent scene is that of a temple to the right of the cleft at the lower end of the panel. This temple is simple and small and has Vishnu as the deity carved within it. The temple roof is patterned on the style of Draupadi Ratha with a square curvilinear dome type of tower. However, the top is flat and is fitted with a stupi, with a kudu in the centre. Corners are decorated with flower designs. The cornices are also seen with kudus carved with human faces inside. In the floor above the cornice, lion motifs are carved. A square supports the domed roof. A sage is seen sitting in front of the temple giving sermons to his students. In the seat below this scene, a lion in his den and below this a pair of deer are carved. A tortoise is shown next to the temple indicative of water in the near vicinity.
INTERPRETATIONS
In one interpretation, a figure in the bas-relief, who is standing on one leg, is said to be Arjuna performing an austerity Tapas to receive a boon from Shiva as an aid in fighting the Mahabharata war. The story of the penance is narrated in the epic Mahabharata under the subtitle the Kiratarjuniya. The boon, which Arjuna is said to have received, was called Pasupata, Shiva's most powerful weapon. According to the myth narrated on this event, asuras (demons) sent a boar to kill Arjuna. Then Shiva appeared on the scene to protect Arjuna assuming the form of kirata (hunter). Both Arjuna and Shiva shot arrows at the boar and the boar was killed; both claimed credit for killing it and a fight ensued between the two in which Shiva won. He then revealed his true self to Arjuna and blessed him and gave him the weapon for which Arjuna is shown performing the penance.
The bas-relief is carved on two large boulders with a cleft. Above the cleft was a collecting pool, and at one time, water may have flowed along the cleft. Figures in the cleft in the rock are covered with nagas (serpent deities), in anjali posture. The river is said to represent Ganga or the River Ganges emerging from Shiva's head. This provides the basis for an alternative interpretation of the mural. Rather than Arjuna, the figure performing austerities is said to be Bhagiratha. Bhagiratha is said to have performed austerities so that Ganga might descend to earth and wash over the ashes of his relatives, releasing them from their sins. To break Ganga's fall from heaven to earth, she falls onto Shiva's hair, and is divided into many streams by his tresses; this miraculous event is shown in the form of sculptures on the boulders being watched by the animals and human beings.
Another interpretation for the yogi doing penance on one leg is that it is a depiction of Bhagiratha doing severe penance to bring down Ganges to earth to usher prosperity and happiness to the people. The nagas carved in the cleft represent fecundity and wealth. Shiva and other gods are shown blessing the saint. The scene is further accentuated with carvings of kings, sages, artists and animals.
One more interpretation of the myth seen in another part of the panel is that of a cat standing on one leg (apparently as an austerity), and perhaps an iconic figure in the bas-relief. It is interpreted as relating to the Panchatantra story of an ascetic. It denotes the hare luring a bird to come close so that she could she catch and devour it. The artist has brought out the expression on cat’s face, its motives clearly.
WIKIPEDIA
Photo Credit: Cindy Kurman, Kurman Photography
Photos available for purchase on KurmanPhotography.com
Photo Credit: Cindy Kurman, Kurman Photography
Photos available for purchase on KurmanPhotography.com
Your life is like the colour white.
Beautiful, perishable, and doomed to fade.
Use it and throw it away.
Somehow, I feel like there was something lost in translation.
Photo Credit: Cindy Kurman, Kurman Photography
Photos available for purchase on KurmanPhotography.com
Photo Credit: Cindy Kurman, Kurman Photography
Photos available for purchase on KurmanPhotography.com
During the entire month of January, the students at Utica Academy of Science Charter School dropped off non-perishable food items to their homeroom teachers. This was in an effort to donate multiple food items to a local food pantry. UAS Helping Hands club, our staff, and students collaborated to donate items as well as make a friendly competition out of it. Prizes were awarded to the grade levels who reached certain amounts of food. In first place was 6th grade, second place was 8th grade, and third place was 9th grade. At the end of January, students donated a combined total of 1,255 food items for this cause.
On March 27th, the whole 6th grade and their teachers collected the food items in front of our Mission Statement and took a group photo. Afterwards, the 6th grade students loaded up the school van with all the food items, which were to be dropped off to a local food party. Mr. Yavuz, Ms. Orioli and three of the students who donated the most items went to the Thea Bowman House in Utica to drop off all 1,255 items. These three students included Aaron Woodman (8th grade), Suror Al Awsaj (8th grade), and Felix Batista (6th grade). The students, Mr. Yavuz, and Ms. Orioli unloaded the van and brought all items to the food pantry located inside the Thea Bowman House. There, we took a tour of the Food Pantry and were informed of its purpose and how it operates. Once we left, we headed to Dunkin Donuts for a snack as a reward for the hard work.
Descent of the Ganges is a monument at Mahabalipuram, on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal, in the Kancheepuram district of the state of Tamil Nadu, India. Measuring 29 m × 13 m, it is a giant open-air relief carved of two monolithic rock boulders. The legend depicted in the bas-relief is the story of the descent of the sacred river Ganges to earth from the heavens led by Bhagiratha. The waters of the Ganges are believed to possess supernatural powers. The descent of the Ganges and Arjuna's Penance are portrayed in stone at the Pallava heritage site. The bas-relief is more of a canvas of Indian rock cut sculpture at its best not seen anywhere in India. It is one of the Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram that were designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1984.
GEOGRAPHY
The Arjuna bas-relief is in the centre of Mahabalipuram, facing the sea at a short distance from the shores of the Coramandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal where the Shore Temple is situated. It is accessible from Chennai city over a 58 km paved road to its west and 32 km from Chengalpet.
HISTORY
The Mamallapuram art, as it is known among archaeologists, is a creation on the occasion of a celebration of the victory of Hinduism over Buddhism. The place, now known as Mahabalipuram, was earlier known by the epithet given to the king Narasimhavarman I (630–668 AD) of the Pallava Dynasty (who ruled from 4th to 9th centuries),) as Mamallan, the "great wrestler" or "great warrior". His father was king Mahendravarman I who converted from Jainism to Hinduism. The architectural creations at Mamallapuram, mostly attributed to Mamalla in the 7th century, adopted stone as the medium for sculpting in situ rock faces, which till then was done with some perishable material like wood or loose stones. It is part of 16 World Heritage Cultural Sites in India, and as a protected monument, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Chennai Circle is entrusted with its upkeep in all aspects. The open air bas-reliefs (including the Descent of the Ganges (Mahabalipuram) are one of the four categories under which UNESCO identified the site as a World Heritage Site and inscribed it in 1984 under the title Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram. This bas-relief in rock is reported as a "sublime" early sculpture of the 7th century; even in the subsequent dynasty of the Chola's adopted the shrine-sculpting technique in the temples they built in the late 9th century. This architectural legacy of the Pallava dynasty is continued by the descendants of sculptors of that period, who are now integrated into the present town’s culture.
LAYOUT
The unique bas-relief faces east. It was created with great skill and imagination on two large boulders of pink granite in the open air giving the whole a natural effect. The boulders measure 15 by 30 metres. Many of the figures carved are in life size. The natural cleft, a very large perpendicular fissure, is skilfully sculptured. It is in between the two boulders and is integral to the mythical narratives carved on the entire relief. A water tank was once located at the top of the rock to release water denoting the Ganges River. It cascaded over the cleft and the relief to give the impression of the Ganga descending from the head tied matts of Shiva. This scene was created during festive occasions and the presence of a brick masonry cistern at the top of the cleft to release water attests to its location at site. The bas-relief is an ensemble of over a hundred figures (146 is also mentioned) of gods, people, half-humans and animals and is best explained by an expert at site.
ARCHITECTURE
The sculptures carved in the natural fissure that divides the cliff not only depict a cosmic event of Ganges descending to earth (a popular narration and depiction in the iconography of Shiva) at the command of Shiva but also shows the event being watched by scores of gods, goddesses, mythical figurines of Kinnara, Gandharva, Apsara, Gana, Nagas, and also wild and domestic animals, all admiringly looking up at the scene. This relief is often given the hyperbole adjectives as "world renowned" and “unique artistic achievement”. The total number of carvings are probably about 146. The carvings of elephants on the open air bas-relief is almost of life size and is reported as the best animal carving in India. Another humorous scene is the carvings of monkeys copying the yogic scenes of the sages. Shiva is shown next to the Kinnaras who are depicted in large numbers in the upper portion of the bas-relief; they are anthropomorphic forms of half human half bird, a popular Indian art form in ancient times representing the Indic ethos of the world as one creation. The male Kinnara is holding a musical instrument (type unknown) while the female Kinnara is holding a cymbal. Shiva is carved in front of the river (to the right of the cleft) in a standing posture with Bhagiratha, the sage, standing on one leg offering him prayers to check the force of the Ganga as she descends to earth. Shiva is also shown with a weapon which is interpreted as Pashupati, which he gave to Arjuna. The ganas shown in the carvings represent the people who have spent their entire lives in dedication to Shiva, and are blessed with the boon to remain close to Shiva for all time to come. Carvings of the divine nagas shown swimming in the river, as Ganga descends from the heavens, are also in anthropomorphic form of a serpent and human, which has been a traditional style from ancient times in Indic art. They are believed to denote fertility and protective forces of nature. They are seen not only in the middle of the panel facing the cleft, which represents the river, but also at the top of the panel at the entry of water over the channel, marking the prevalence of naga worship in Hindu religious beliefs.
Detailing of sculptures showing the Vishni temple to the right of the cleft
It is also said that the bas-relief in one unity is the early Indic artist's concept of "sublime continuity in all living things." The elephants shown in reliefs are unique in the fact that the detailing includes the baby elephants behind the life size elephants. Another interesting depiction is of a deer scratching its nose. The elephants represent a herd moving towards the river to drink water. The male elephant carving precedes that of its female partner. Three baby elephants with the male elephant and two babies with the female elephant are also carved in the panel.
Sun, on the left and Moon on the right side are also depicted on top part of the panel. A kim-purusha, meaning dwarf with elongated ears and wearing a cap on his head and beating a drum is also seen in the panel.
In the upper part of the panel, Himalayas are shown which corroborates the theory of the panel representing the descent of the Ganges. Wild lions are also shown with large mane and also rams which are interpreted as representing the Himalayan habitat. On the left side of the upper panel, carvings of divinities and celestial couples moving towards the river are seen. A few animals, lions and monkeys are also carved in this part. Two pairs of kinnaras and three pairs of celestial couples are shown flying in the air approaching the river (cleft). Hunters and hunting scenes are part of this part of the panel; a hunter with a bow, two hunters hiding under trees to hunt, a lion about to attack two hunters are some of the parts of forest scenes carved on the panel. Another scene below is of few monkeys, and carving of a lion in his den with few deer in front of it. Carvings of hunters carrying a pitcher and another carrying the hunted animals are also seen.
Another prominent scene is that of a temple to the right of the cleft at the lower end of the panel. This temple is simple and small and has Vishnu as the deity carved within it. The temple roof is patterned on the style of Draupadi Ratha with a square curvilinear dome type of tower. However, the top is flat and is fitted with a stupi, with a kudu in the centre. Corners are decorated with flower designs. The cornices are also seen with kudus carved with human faces inside. In the floor above the cornice, lion motifs are carved. A square supports the domed roof. A sage is seen sitting in front of the temple giving sermons to his students. In the seat below this scene, a lion in his den and below this a pair of deer are carved. A tortoise is shown next to the temple indicative of water in the near vicinity.
INTERPRETATIONS
In one interpretation, a figure in the bas-relief, who is standing on one leg, is said to be Arjuna performing an austerity Tapas to receive a boon from Shiva as an aid in fighting the Mahabharata war. The story of the penance is narrated in the epic Mahabharata under the subtitle the Kiratarjuniya. The boon, which Arjuna is said to have received, was called Pasupata, Shiva's most powerful weapon. According to the myth narrated on this event, asuras (demons) sent a boar to kill Arjuna. Then Shiva appeared on the scene to protect Arjuna assuming the form of kirata (hunter). Both Arjuna and Shiva shot arrows at the boar and the boar was killed; both claimed credit for killing it and a fight ensued between the two in which Shiva won. He then revealed his true self to Arjuna and blessed him and gave him the weapon for which Arjuna is shown performing the penance.
The bas-relief is carved on two large boulders with a cleft. Above the cleft was a collecting pool, and at one time, water may have flowed along the cleft. Figures in the cleft in the rock are covered with nagas (serpent deities), in anjali posture. The river is said to represent Ganga or the River Ganges emerging from Shiva's head. This provides the basis for an alternative interpretation of the mural. Rather than Arjuna, the figure performing austerities is said to be Bhagiratha. Bhagiratha is said to have performed austerities so that Ganga might descend to earth and wash over the ashes of his relatives, releasing them from their sins. To break Ganga's fall from heaven to earth, she falls onto Shiva's hair, and is divided into many streams by his tresses; this miraculous event is shown in the form of sculptures on the boulders being watched by the animals and human beings.
Another interpretation for the yogi doing penance on one leg is that it is a depiction of Bhagiratha doing severe penance to bring down Ganges to earth to usher prosperity and happiness to the people. The nagas carved in the cleft represent fecundity and wealth. Shiva and other gods are shown blessing the saint. The scene is further accentuated with carvings of kings, sages, artists and animals.
One more interpretation of the myth seen in another part of the panel is that of a cat standing on one leg (apparently as an austerity), and perhaps an iconic figure in the bas-relief. It is interpreted as relating to the Panchatantra story of an ascetic. It denotes the hare luring a bird to come close so that she could she catch and devour it. The artist has brought out the expression on cat’s face, its motives clearly.
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Students, staff, and faculty spent time thinking about the community on Wednesday, donating non-perishable food items to Food Net Acadiana.
i forgot what day i was on. i didn't really feel like editing pictures for the past few days so here's some image vomit from yours truly
((this was taken after the perishables were devoured, thank you))
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Koyambedu boasts of having one of Asia's largest perishable goods market complex called the "Koyambedu Wholesale Market Complex (KWMC)". The KWMC spreads over an area of 295 acres (1.19 km2). Inaugurated in 1996, the KWMC consists of more than 1,000 wholesale shops and 2,000 retail shops. It abuts Poonamalee High Road and Nesapakkam Road and can be easily accessed from all parts of City. In Phase-I, the Wholesale Market for Perishables have been developed in an area of around 70 acres (280,000 m2) by constructing 3,194 shops. The market has two blocks for vegetable shops and one each for fruit and flower shops. In Phase-II, a textile market[1] and in Phase-III, a food grain market[2] is planned to be developed in the complex.
The market has over 100,000 visitors daily.
Photo Credit: Cindy Kurman, Kurman Photography
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Photo Credit: Cindy Kurman, Kurman Photography
Photos available for purchase on KurmanPhotography.com
The Food Bank encouraged campers to donate surplus non-perishable food to be donated to those less fortunate.
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Photo Credit: Cindy Kurman, Kurman Photography
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