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Puri RathYatra 2008-III


Puri RathYatra 2008-III
Información de la foto
Copyright: Radeeh Kollam (RADEEH) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 515 W: 15 N: 724] (2704)
Género: Gente
Medio: Color
Tomada el: 2008-07-04
Categorías: Fiestas
Exposición: f/4, 1/500 segundos
Versión de la foto: Versión original
Fecha enviada: 2008-07-16 20:54
Vista: 428
Puntos: 18
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Another shot from the middle of the one million crowd. Here you see a group of pilgrims chanting religious songs and proceeding to the chariot. These are the devotees of Lord Krishna.

Ratha Yatra is a major Hindu festival associated with Lord Jagannath held at Puri in the state of Orissa, India during the months of June or July (Rainy Season). Most of the city's society is based around the worship of Jagannath (Krishna) with the ancient temple being the fulcrum of the area. The festival commemorates Krishna's return to His home in Vrindavan after a long period of separation from the people there.

This commemorates the annual journey of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and their sister Subhadra to their aunt' s temple (Gundicha Mandir) which is situated at a distance of 2 km from their temple. New chariots are built every year. This is the only day when devotees who are not allowed in the temple premises such as non-Hindus and foreigners, can get their glimpse of the deities. During the festival, devotees from all over India go to Puri with an earnest desire to touch the rope of the chariot. They consider this a pious deed and risk their lives in the huge crowd. The huge processions accompanying the chariots play devotional songs with drums, tambourines, etc. Children line the streets through which the chariot will pass and add to the mass chorus. The Rath carts themselves are some approximately 45 feet high and are pulled by the thousands of pilgrims who turn up for the event. Millions of devotees congregate at Puri for this annual event from all over the country and abroad. It is also telecasted live on many Indian channels.
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  • MikiM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 398 W: 96 N: 401] (1870)
  • [2008-07-16 21:28]

HI Radeeh,

Good capture - especially in a big crowd. Tha main subjects were well centered - with nice colors.
Congrats,

Miklós

Through your pics I can learn so much about real India,about the people and about your culture.My admiration ,dear Radeeh
I feel people there moving ,walking very fast and I wonder how did you manage this clarity
Thanks
Isabela

Hi Radeeh
beautifull report with dynamism and colors. Your note also is interesting.
Thanks for sharing
Bertrand

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  • faubry Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3691 W: 358 N: 4451] (28925)
  • [2008-07-17 0:40]

very intresting note about culture indian, and beautiful colors here.. we can learn a lot... thanks
francine

Nice shot of the " Sankirtan" group on the "badadanda"

The eagerness to reach the chariot of Lord Jagannath is clearly manifested.

Very well taken.

Regards,
Bishnu.

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  • pcp Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 391 W: 122 N: 587] (3087)
  • [2008-07-17 6:12]

Hi Radeeh,

Beautiful shot and wonderful capture.. I our home town also this kind of ceremony will happen every year. Well done.


TFS

Senthil

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  • zeca Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3063 W: 162 N: 4436] (18578)
  • [2008-07-17 6:59]

Hello Radeeh!
Very interesting capture! You have been captured people very well!
Regards,
Zeca

very nice explanation and very good shot.. colourful and full of significance..

Hi Radeeh,
This is a nice shot and you have captured the mood of the devotees very well. You also positioned yourself well in anticipation of the advancing crowd, something an effective photographer must do and plan.I also like the good lighting control and the framing which allowed me to be fully focused on these devotees. Well done!!

Best Wishes and a nice weekend.

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  • xuaxo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2663 W: 182 N: 2494] (4138)
  • [2008-08-06 11:28]

Hi Radeeh,
Very interesting and colourful photo of the important event.
Regards,
F

Interesting and colourful crowd... The hands lifted up show the enthusiasm and the devotion of the faithful, it must be quite an atmosphere in the crowd...
If I remember well, the foreigners are not allowed inside the temple, could they follow the procession ?
Best regards,
Cath.

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