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Vijay Vilas Palace, Kutch, Gujarat, Inde
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This is a shot of burning the efigy of Kumbhkarna,brother of King Ravana.
On left is the efigy of Ravana ....we were very near to the the place so had to run few yards to save ourselves from crackers inside the efigy.
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Dussehra, also called Vijayadashmi, is one of the fascinating festivals of India and is celebrated with joy and enthusiasm for ten continuous days.
The first nine nights are spent in the worship of goddess Durga and hence these nights are known as "Navaratri". This festival falls in the month of Ashwin (September / October).
The tenth day of the Dassera day is in honour of Durga Devi.
It also commemorates the death of the evil king Ravana along with his son Meghanath and brother Kumbhakaran, at the hands of Rama.
The farmers invoke her blessings because this festival coincides with the period of rest and leisure after their strenuous work in the fields. The farmers with her blessings wait with tremendous hopes for a bountiful harvest.
Legend of Dusshera Festival
According to the Ramayana, Rama was the exiled prince of Ayodhya. While living in the forest, his wife Sita was abducted by Ravana, the demon king of Lanka. Rama, assisted by an army of monkeys, attacked Lanka to rescue her.
A fierce battle ensued between the two armies for many days as it was proving very difficult to beat the mighty Ravana. Rama then prayed for nine days to nine different aspects of Durga and accumulated enough strength to defeat Ravana.Durga divulged the secret to Ram how he could kill Ravana.
Then after vanquishing him, Ram with Sita and Laxman returned victorious to his kingdom of Ayodhya on Dassera day. Therefore, the festival of Durgotsava and Dassera is celebrated more in honour of Prabhu Ramchandra than Durgadevi .
Ramalila, a dance-drama narrating the story of Rama's life according to the Ramayana, is enacted for the nine days preceding Dussehra. Almost every area stages its own version of the play, preparations for which take place many days in advance.
Most open and kind, Vijay, master cobbler. Dharamsala, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Technical Info:
Canon FD 50mm f1.4
f1.4
1/80 sec.
ISO 200
Manual focus
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Apparently the tallest structure standing within the imposing fort of Chittorgarh, Vijay Stambha was built as a show of power in the late 1440s by the Mewar King, Rana Kumbha.
It's a shame you cannot climb atop this tower anymore.
Too tired to think of a title for this one :(.. I just wanted to do this shot for quite a while, its not with the best view around but nonetheless conceptually right on what i wanted to do :)
Its a shot of my one of my colleague shooting other.
Camera Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi
Exposure0.02 sec (1/50)
Aperturef/5.6
Focal Length53 mm
ISO Speed200
Exposure Bias0 EV
Lens 18-55 IS
Stylish and friendly cobbler in McCleod Gang, Dharamsala, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Technical Info:
Canon FD 50mm f1.4
f1.4
1/80 sec.
ISO 200
Manual focus
Thanks everyone for your views, kind comments and faves! I really appreciate them! Be well and happy shooting!
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Mandvi’s Vijay Vilas Palace stands majestically amidst the landscaped and beautifully manicured gardens watered by a number of water channels and equally impressive marble fountains. Located on the banks of the Rukmavati River, Mandvi was a bastioned town that used to serve as the summer retreat of the Kutch Kings. Tourists visiting Mandvi won’t grudge about the paucity of tourist attractions. Enjoying a distinctive popularity among the other major tourist hot spots is the Vijay Vilas Palace in Mandvi. The palace is a brilliant exemplification of Rajput architecture. One look at the palace and it won’t take the knowledgeable ones to understand that there is much similarity between the Vijay Vilas Palace, Mandvi and those of the Orcha and Datia palaces. Some of the noteworthy features of the palace comprise of central dome supported by pillars, the windows graced with colored glasses, the intricate and exquisite window carvings, the bastions at the corners and the extended porch. Another aspect that makes this place such a hot favorite for the tourists is the private beach that features air-conditioned and tented accommodation. If you claim to be a beach lover, you can’t possibly ignore the appeal of the beach that boasts of a pristine and untainted beauty.
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