Photographer’s Note
I shot it at the festival of CHHATH.
Chhath Puja is a very joyous and colorful festival. Chhath Puja is the holiest Hindu festival of people in northern India. Mostly the Chhath Puja is being observed in Bihar and Jharkhand(INDIA) and the festival comprises rituals for four days. The Chhath Puja begins a week after Diwali. The word Chat denotes the number six in Hindi. The Chhath Puja begins on the sixth day of the Kartik, a holy month as per Hindu calendar. Some people spell Chath Puja as Chat Puja, Chatt Puja, Chhath festival, etc
Chhath Puja is dedicated to worship the Sun God. The Chhath Puja is known as ‘SuryaShashti’. People observe Chhath Puja to thank the Sun for bestowing the bounties of life on earth, as also for fulfilling particular wishes. People believe that by observing the Chhath Puja they can fulfill their desires. The Chhath Puja has been observed since long time in India. On Chhath Puja day, all the people dress up in their best and new clothes are a must. Folk songs are sung both at home and on the riverbank. Millions of people take dip in the holy water of river Ganges, and other rivers.
For more photos like this one.click MY SITE subirbasak.orgfree.com.....
p.s."Copyright © – Subir Basak.
The reproduction, publication, modification, transmission or exploitation of any work contained herein for any use, personal or commercial, without my prior written permission is strictly prohibited. All rights reserved."
Critiques | Translate
maglex
(1598) 2009-10-30 9:40
Hi Subir, I love the shot. Simply amazing capture. Thanks for sharing...Alex
claud26point2
(677) 2009-10-30 9:50
Hi Subir-
Wow, what a compelling photo. Superb in every way. I am inspired to visit India one day.
-Claudia
maximage
(13496) 2009-10-30 10:04
Bonjour Subi,
Une image un peu étrange et presque un peu effrayante mais aussi très originale.
Amitiés.
max
pauloog
(6697) 2009-10-30 14:50
Hello subir,
A most interesting scene well captured with the laduy in focus backed by other that give additional meaning to the scene. Well done.
Regards,
Paul
embryss
(110) 2009-10-31 4:21
Hello Subir,
Very interesting picture, good composition and off
course all these colours. Together with my wife,
I have been 6 times in India, especially in 1994 and
1995. Last time was 2003 when we visited Ladakh.
Kind regards,
Marcel
Photo Information
-
Copyright: SUBIR BASAK (photographer123)
(5780) - Genre: Gens
- Medium: Couleur
- Date Taken: 2009-10-25
- Categories: Vie quotidienne, Festivals, Cérémonies
- Camera: Nikon D60, 18-55mm, RAW
- Exposition: f/3.5, 1/30 secondes
- More Photo Info: view
- Versions: version originale
- Date Submitted: 2009-10-30 9:32
Discussions
- A claud26point2: welcome.. (1)
by photographer123, last updated 10-30 10:44








