A priest performs Ganga Aarti (worshipping the sacred river Ganges) in the bank of river Hooghly, Kolkata. “Aa” means “towards”, and “rati” means “the highest love for God” in Sanskrit.
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In search of the sacred…
Clicked at Rameshwaram, India, I find this frame to be a blend of power, belief, faith and courage. Considered as a religious dhaam , the place attracts devotees from corners of the country. And this photograph frames all the age groups– and all with the same vigor.
A Golden Silence
The Harmandir Sahib in Amritsar, Punjab, is a holy shrine of Sikhism, and is commonly known as the Golden Temple. The temple’s architecture draws on both Hindu and Muslim artistic styles, yet represents a unique co-evolution of both. Amritsar means “pool of nectar.” Origin of the word ‘amrit’, indicates it as a drink of the… Continue reading A Golden Silence
