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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.
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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