Photographer's Note
Got this frame at the ghat of river Ganges, at the evening of the day before chhath. (actually it was the time when the Sun is just going to set)
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Chhath, also called
Dala Chhath, is an ancient Hindu festival dedicated to Surya, the Hindu Sun God, Surya, also known as Surya Shashti. The
Chhath Puja is performed in order to thank Surya for sustaining life on earth and to request the granting of certain
wishes. The Sun,considered the god of energy and of the life-
force, is worshiped during the Chhath fesival to promote well-being,prosperity and progress.
In Hindu mythology, Sun worship is believed to help cure a variety of diseases, including leprosy,
and helps ensure the longevity and prosperity of family
members, friends, and elders. The rituals of the festival are rigorous and are observed over a period of four days. They include holy bathing, fasting and
abstaining from drinking water(Vratta), standing in water for long periods of time, and offering
prashad (prayer offerings) and aragha to the setting and rising sun.
In this frame you can see some devotees in the sacred river
Ganges. After the holy deep they are prayering something
to the god 'Sun'. I like this colourful frame for the arrangement of colours. Hope you'll enjoy it.
Critiques | Translate
JFS
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(32459) 2011-11-17 23:28
Impressive moment of the offerings, image very well captured, I can life the moment, lovely colors, I like the diagonal POV, good work Subhendu!
Have a nice WE!
Cheers,
Juan
mrichat
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(1755) 2011-11-17 23:29
hi,
very devine color,great contrast.nice mood captured as a ceremonial event of chatt puja.the note is really too good.love the way of your detailing.will it be better on using a dark frame?may be more highlighted?(imo).
regards//
mrityunjoy.
Graal
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(103040) 2011-11-17 23:34
Hi Subhendu,
an interesting scene, informations and photowork. Good reportage. Photo well done.
Have a nice day.
Aleksander
josepmarin
(59385) 2011-11-18 1:10
Namaste Subhendu,
you have caught a scene full of vivid colors, because of the dresses of the women who do their offering in the river.
There is a lot of religious feeling in this ritual, and your photo offers it to us with a great respect, in order to show us this tradition in your country, in a good work that helps us to know it.
A nice diagonal in the composition.
Friendly regards,
Josep
yquem46
(38752) 2011-11-18 1:12
namaskar bahi
All India in this puja, I first thought this was in Varanasi
Very colorful, nice light of the sunset
I think that a few different good images could be cropped out of this compo, just by selecting smaller pieces of this image
have a nice WE
Best regards
Patrick
snunney
(130967) 2011-11-18 2:56
Hello Subhendu,
A good capture of these devotees at prayer. Good diagonal angle of view complemented by pleasing light and colours.
sacavem
(18620) 2011-11-18 4:02
Olα Subhendu,
Fantastic shot of daily life scene.As this beautifully composed and perfectly captured shot shows.Good reportage. Photo well done.
Cumprimentos,
Filipe
geoant68
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(331) 2011-11-18 7:09
Hi Subhendu,
great the snapshot with all these faithful to offer their prashad and aragha to the setting and rising sun.Excellent the capture as we can see a part of these prayers in this well reportage photo,with the light and the colour management to are superb.
Peter
holmertz
(102096) 2011-11-18 7:37
Hello Subhendu,
A beautiful and serene study of this religious ceremony. The devotees have formed two roughly parallel diagonal lines across the calm blue water. A precious moment to watch.
Thanks for sharing,
Gert
peppe59
(14555) 2011-11-18 11:26
Ciao Subhendu,
a time of great religion and traditions, rich color and great sharpness.
great shot and thanks for sharing.
peppe
siamesa
(28231) 2011-11-18 14:17
Boa noite Subhendu
Very goiod register of this ceremony in your country.The quality of the photo is perfect. TFS
Abraηos
maria
danos
(110407) 2011-11-18 23:34
Hello Subhendu,
great the snapshot with all these prayers to are in the holy river to offers their prashad to the Sun God, Surya.I like the existence of all these people,men women and children,in the waters with the lot of them wearing their clothes.
Regards,danos
jhm
(211734) 2011-11-19 0:33
Hello Subhendu,
On these way see we different religions and the usage.
The people middle of the river with clothing and flowers
Very well composition, excellent presentation.
Very well done, TFS.
Have a nice weekend,
John.
marcan44
(6315) 2011-11-19 4:44
Ciao Subhendu
beautiful moment of the offers in the Ganges to the Sun, the god of energy.
Beautiful colors and great sharpness, water has taken on a wonderful color.
Very well done
A nice day
Mario
isabela_sor
(47748) 2011-11-19 5:16
I didnt know so many details about this kind of sun worship,thanks for note
Your picture capturing well the spirit of the prayers there
Congratulations
Have a nice day
sacimar
(38173) 2011-11-19 11:16
Hello Subhendu,
this is a good image, I like the composition and the moment you captured here, it΄s an interesting picture of festivals, well done,
Best regards,
Sergio
paololg
(31448) 2011-11-20 10:54
Ciao dear Subhendu,
wonderful and colorful image in which you have captured a beautiful mystical moment, a pleasant atmosphere of religiosity and prayer. A spontaneous and natural picture, characterized by a perfect photo quality. Sincere congratulations!
Ciao, have a nice week!
Paolo
lakshmip1949
(19081) 2011-11-20 12:37
Hello Subhendu,
What a nice capture of these devotees offering prayers to Soorya in thr River Ganges. I like the colors, sharpness and depth. In south, we do soory namaskarams every morning.Well balance composition.
Lakshmi
Photo Information
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Copyright: Subhendu Bagchi (subhendu_bagchi)
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(26091) - Genre: Άνθρωποι
- Medium: Έγχρωμο
- Date Taken: 2011-11-01
- Categories: Καθημερινότητα, Γιορτές, Τελετή, Αποφασιστική στιγμή
- Camera: Nikon Coolpix 5600
- Έκθεση: f/5.9
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- Έκδοση φωτογραφίας: Πρωτότυπη έκδοση
- Θέμα(τα): Chhath Puja - A Hindu ritual [view contributor(s)]
- Date Submitted: 2011-11-17 23:21
