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Palkhi is a 1000 — year old tradition which was started by some saints of Maharashtra (India). and is still continued by their followers called as Varkaris (people who follow a Vari, a fundamental ritual). People collectively go singing and dancing, chanting Dnyanba-Tukaram in what are called as Dindis (organised group of Varkaris) to the holy town of Pandharpur (a small town in the district of Solapur) in Hindu months of Ashadh (June-July) and Karthik (November-December).
The Palkhi starts in the month of Jyeshth (June) and the whole process lasts a total of 22 days. Every year on the eleventh day of the first half of the month of Ashadh, the Palkhi reaches Pandharpur. Every saint, right from Sant Dnyaneshwar to Sant Tukaram was following the Vari tradition.
In the year 1685, Narayan baba, the youngest son of Tukaram was a man of innovative spirit and decided to bring about a change in the dindi-wari tradition by introducing the Palkhi, which is a sign of social respect. He put the silver padukas (footsteps) of Tukaram in the Palkhi and proceeded with his dindi to Alandi where he put the padukas of Dnyaneshwar in the same Palkhi. This tradition of twin Palkhis went on every year, but in 1830 there were some disputes in the family of Tukaram, concerned with rights and privileges. Following this, some thoughtful persons decided to break-up the tradition of twin Palkhis and organise here after, two separate Palkhis Tukaram Palkhi from Dehu (Pune Maharashta) and the Dnyaneshwar Palkhi from Alandi (Pune Maharashta).
From that time till date, both the Palkhis meet in Pune for a brief halt and then diverge at Hadapsar to meet again at Wakhri, a village nearby to Pandharpur.
In course of time, this tradition is becoming popular day by day. A total of approximately 2 lakh devotees proceed along with the Sant Tukaram Palkhi from Dehu village, while a total of 4 lakh devotees march along with the Sant Dnyaneshwar Palkhi from alandi village. At present a total of 43 Palkhis including the above two visit Pandharpur village every year.
Thousands of people called ‘Varkari’ reach Pandharpur from Alandi or Dehu after walking for about 250kms in Aashad (a hindu month which coincides with June/ July) Ekadashi (11th day of the moon). They walk with palkhis (chariots) carrying paduka (sandals) of the saints singing sacred songs. Varkaris are a Hindu religion sect who workship Vithoba (or Vitthal), an incarnation of Krishna.
Devotee chants the name of “Mauli Vittal” all the way & completes the yatra by feet on Ashadi Ekadashi at Pandharpur. Around 8 lakhs of warkaris flocked the city and their chants of “Ram Krishna Hari, jai jai Ram Krishna Hari” and Dnyanba-Tukaram (the famous Maharashtrian saints, Dnyaneshwar and Tukaram) reverberated on the streets.
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In my experience it's good to start them young. Hopefully this young whippersnapper will grow up to have some amazing can control if he's starting out this young. The image is based on a photo I found on my phone of a friend's kid looking longingly at the can of paint that I'd put on the table just within his grasp. The next shot I've got shows him playing with it (and don't worry it didn't actually have a cap on. I have added that for dramatic effect which I'm allowed to do as it's my picture) but this is the one I like when he's got that look of concentration like he's working out what to do next...
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Olympus OM 10 - Zuiko 50mm f1.8 - Kodak TRI-X @ISO 1600
Scansione da negativo. (Epson Perfection 3490)
Manufactured by Karl Pouva AG in Freital, near Dresden, Saxony, former East Germany
Model: Second model, produced between c.1956-59
All Pouva Start produced between 1952-73
Medium format film viewfinder like Box camera; film: 120 roll, picture size: 6x6cm
Lens: Duplar f/8, (2 elements in 2 groups), plastic, collapsable screw tube, no name on the lens
Aperture: cloudy f/8 and sunny f/16; setting: by a lever on front of the lens
Focusing: fixed focus
Shutter: simple spring rotary shutter, one speed 1/30 +B ; setting: by a lever on front of the lens, B and M (instant)
Cocking and Shutter release: by the same knob, press and release; on the top plate
Cable release socket: beside the shutter release, w/ safety lock lever
Viewfinder: reverse telescopic finder
Winding knob: on the top plate
Flash PC socket: none
Self-timer: none
Back cover: remowable, w/red window; opens by a lever beside the winding knob
Tripod socket: ¼”
Strap lugs : none
Body: Bakelite; Weight: 221g
serial no. none
The second model was offered also with yellow lens front, viewfinder and rewind knob and there are some cosmetic variations (also called model 3 and 4) . The first model has only a sports frame finder.
With a moderate price of only 16.50 Mark (east), it was affordable for the young people. Thus it became a typical beginner's camera in East Germany. Estimated 1.7 million Start were sold.
More info: in Lomography com, in Camerapedia, Karl Pouva in Camerapedia, in Photo Even, in Pouva net
The 0600 PRS starts the chilly morning by making a hill trip from the Proctor Scale to Duluth Docks on April 17, 2012. DM&IR 405, 408, BLE 906, and DMIR 406 weave around the scale track with tac. loads that were brought in from an overnight pellet loader.
the small bullet that came out of the shadows & cast long shadow & help start the Great War WW1. It was close to this size
20205 & 20007 at Crewe with 397011 in tow about to head into the Carriage Sidings for delivery 31/10/2019
Sketching designs for some proposals.
Blogged: bugsandfishes.blogspot.co.uk/2013/05/starting-and-finishi...
Vielen herzlichen Dank an alle, die mich im vergangenen Jahr durch ihre Kommentare so liebevoll begleitet haben. Ich freue mich auf ein neues Jahr wo sich unsere Fotofreundschaft sicherlich noch vertiefen wird.
Thanks a lot to all of you who have attended my stream in the last year with their lovely comments.
I am looking forward to another year which will deepen our relationship in photographic matter.
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"PRAYING FOR JAPAN"
I had just finished dinner on Friday, March 11th when a friend called me with the news that Japan had been hit by a massive earthquake. I had been busy all afternoon and hadn't heard the news. I immediately turned on my computer and watched in horror as streamed video from various news networks showed the tsunami racing across Japan's northeastern coastline, washing away everything in its path. It was an incredible sight.
Unfortunately, this was only the beginning as damage to four of Japan's six nuclear reactors caused by the earthquake threatened to create an even grreater disaster. Daily warnings about radiation levels followed. And then, just when it looked like things couldn't get any worse for Japan, it began to snow...
Nearly two weeks have past since Japan suffered its worst crisis since World War II. A stream of photos from the disaster stricken area show the magnitude of the catastrophe. One image shows rescue workers sifting through the rubble of a destroyed factory looking for survivors as snow falls heavily around them. Another shows an old woman staring at empty shelves as she pushes a cart along the aisle of a supermarket. A third picture shows a group of men sitting in dirty lawn chairs around a camp fire, cooking noodles and reading tattered newspapers while another shows a lone aid worker on a bicycle speeding through what was once a bustling city, piles of rubble on either side of the mangled road. Over 7,000 people have died, thousands more are missing, about 450,000 people are now homeless, and more than one million people have no drinking water.
Having lived in Japan for many years in the 1990's, it saddened me to see such a terrible thing happen to such a wonderful country. So, when I heard that Gwaneumsa temple here in Jeju was going to do a special ceremony for the people of Japan on Sunday, March 20th, I jumped at the chance to take part.
I arrived at the parking a lot in front of Ora stadium at 8 am and hopped onto the bus bound for the temple. Nearly every seat was taken. A good sign that Japan is in the hearts of many Korean people. Within 10 minutes we had arrived at Daewonjeongsa temple, the starting point for our aproximately 7 km "meditation" walk to Gwaneumsa temple. As we headed out, rain started falling. It rained... and rained... and rained.
Two rain soaked hours later, we finally arrived at Gwaneumsa. Not wasting any time, the monks shepparded us to a pagoda in the central courtyard area. Around the pagoda we went, a sort of "cleansing" ritual for the soul that removes bad spirits.
Next we headed inside for the main ceremony. It was packed with people. The temple's senior members entered the room and the ceremony quickly began. The next hour was similar to what most Buddhist ceremonies look like in Korea. But, about half way through, the priest began to pray for Japan, calling for health, happiness, and a strong future for the country. Then, near the end of the ceremnony, another priest called out the names of Japanese people and prayed for their strength in the face of such trying times. It was a touching moment.
A blanket of fog had moved in while we were inside, creating a wonderful atmosphere around Gwaneumsa and prompting me take a few extra minutes to walk around the complex and gather my thoughts before heading back to the bus. I rounded a corner and saw a young monk make his way across a courtyard and between two buildings. I took one photo before he disappeared into the foggy unknown.
It brought my thoughts back to Japan, its future also unknown. Rebuilding the tsunami ravaged areas will take time. It will be difficult and there will be a lot of pain. My thoughts go out to the people of Japan and I pray for a speedy recovery for the country.
Most of the trees in the park last weekend were in bud stage, but a few branches, like this one, had started to flower.
Constitution Park, Waynesboro, Virginia.
... and another train to catch - but this time from behind camera.
60103 Flying Scotsman on a solo run from Carnforth to Hellifield seen here having just passed through Clapham Station. A bit windy!
As I witnessed this glorious event, I was overwhelmed with a sense of peace. The troubles of the previous day being washed away with every wave. The day starting anew and my spirit revitailzed.
The driver of BR 2-6-4T locomotive 80105 shows how to start a train from a station.
SRPS Photoshoot at Bo'ness 19/06/09.
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I went to Tucson, and took a hike in one of the National Park deserts.
The guide told us that Native American tribes that used to live in that area, used to tell their kids when the sun goes down the Saguaros start walking around, so if they wake up and go out the saguaro has to freeze himself (which is bad for the cactus) so the kids wouldn't go out late at night :)!
Enjoying these majestic views while deep in the woods late this afternoon. It's nice to be away from the city life once in a while. This was during me and my cousin's short adventure to the Land of Medicine Buddha around Soquel, CA. We went late since I had to wait ‘til she got off work. After trekking thru winding roads, we reached the place just before 4 p.m. We hiked a bit on the trail (started from the Land of Medicine Buddha redwood sign), taking in the majestic redwoods and views along the way. Due to time constraints, we quickly headed back and explored just around the vicinity, checking out the various displays, prayer wheels and whatnot. We then left the place shortly before 6 p.m., and grabbed dinner at a Dairy Queen place and ate it at Capitola Beach. It was a brief but nice outing to enjoy the outdoors. ‘Til next time, safe travels! (Outing taken place late Thursday, September 23, 2021)
*The Land of Medicine Buddha has the presence of a Buddhist retreat, made visible thru colorful prayer flags and gentle reminders to keep voices low, gives a feeling of safety and community at the location. From the bridge at the end of Prescott Road, head up the hill to the left and look for the wide dirt trail that leads you into the forest. A small creek runs thru a ravine and a thick canopy of redwoods and deciduous trees shades almost the entire length of trail. The forest floor is thick with ferns and fallen logs. If you love the quietness of the forest, explore the Land of Medicine Buddha! Additionally, the Land of Medicine Buddha provides classes and space for retreats, at the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains, just over a mile from Soquel Village. They are an active Buddhist community. Thru teaching, meditation, prayer, retreat and community service, they engage in preserving and transmitting the Mahayana Buddhist tradition and values, specifically in the lineage of Lama Tsongkhapa… Certainly, this place is worth the visit!