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Showing posts with label Indian traditions. Show all posts
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September 16, 2016
Simhaasth - Kumbh @ Ujjain - Nadhii Harathi
Aarthi / Haarathi on the Banks of River Shipra @ Ujjain.
Rivers - believed to be the incarnations and carrying the godly sacredness in the Hindu mythology, are worshiped and respected by a daily ritual of Aarthi / Haarathi during the Dusk.
Simhaasth - Kumbha Mela @ Ujjain, 2016.
Kumbha Mela - A pilgrimage said to be one of the largest human gatherings on the earth, generally observed by the Hindus globally and occur once in 12 years as a gathering to take a holy dip in the sacred rivers, predominantly at Haridwar - River Ganga, Allahabad - Triveni Sangamam (Confluence of three rivers) of Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati, Nasik - River Godavari and Ujjain - River Shipra.
Ujjain
One of the oldest cities of India being the rich political center around 600 BC and grandest civilizations of the mankind aging way back to 2000 BC. Historic reference of the city is found in the epic Mahabharatha and as the capital of the legendary Emperor of the ancient India - Vikramaditya,
Rivers - believed to be the incarnations and carrying the godly sacredness in the Hindu mythology, are worshiped and respected by a daily ritual of Aarthi / Haarathi during the Dusk.
Simhaasth - Kumbha Mela @ Ujjain, 2016.
Kumbha Mela - A pilgrimage said to be one of the largest human gatherings on the earth, generally observed by the Hindus globally and occur once in 12 years as a gathering to take a holy dip in the sacred rivers, predominantly at Haridwar - River Ganga, Allahabad - Triveni Sangamam (Confluence of three rivers) of Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati, Nasik - River Godavari and Ujjain - River Shipra.
Ujjain
One of the oldest cities of India being the rich political center around 600 BC and grandest civilizations of the mankind aging way back to 2000 BC. Historic reference of the city is found in the epic Mahabharatha and as the capital of the legendary Emperor of the ancient India - Vikramaditya,
September 15, 2016
Simhaasth - Kumbh @ Ujjain - Nadhii Harathi
Aarthi / Haarathi on the Banks of River Shipra @ Ujjain.
Rivers - believed to be the incarnations and carrying the godly sacredness in the Hindu mythology, are worshiped and respected by a daily ritual of Aarthi / Haarathi during the Dusk.
Simhaasth - Kumbha Mela @ Ujjain, 2016.
Kumbha Mela - A pilgrimage said to be one of the largest human gatherings on the earth, generally observed by the Hindus globally and occur once in 12 years as a gathering to take a holy dip in the sacred rivers, predominantly at Haridwar - River Ganga, Allahabad - Triveni Sangamam (Confluence of three rivers) of Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati, Nasik - River Godavari and Ujjain - River Shipra.
Ujjain
One of the oldest cities of India being the rich political center around 600 BC and grandest civilizations of the mankind aging way back to 2000 BC. Historic reference of the city is found in the epic Mahabharatha and as the capital of the legendary Emperor of the ancient India - Vikramaditya,
Rivers - believed to be the incarnations and carrying the godly sacredness in the Hindu mythology, are worshiped and respected by a daily ritual of Aarthi / Haarathi during the Dusk.
Simhaasth - Kumbha Mela @ Ujjain, 2016.
Kumbha Mela - A pilgrimage said to be one of the largest human gatherings on the earth, generally observed by the Hindus globally and occur once in 12 years as a gathering to take a holy dip in the sacred rivers, predominantly at Haridwar - River Ganga, Allahabad - Triveni Sangamam (Confluence of three rivers) of Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati, Nasik - River Godavari and Ujjain - River Shipra.
Ujjain
One of the oldest cities of India being the rich political center around 600 BC and grandest civilizations of the mankind aging way back to 2000 BC. Historic reference of the city is found in the epic Mahabharatha and as the capital of the legendary Emperor of the ancient India - Vikramaditya,
May 29, 2016
Simhaasth - Kumbh @ Ujjain - Naaga Saadhu
Naaga Saadhu
A group / sect of Saivite Sanyaasis (saints) who have a unique behavioral feature drawing the inspiration from Lord Shiva.. Completely Naked or little of times cover themselves with animal skin or a cloth, smear themselves with Ash and have a coil of matted hair. Spend their most time calmly meditating in front of a fire place and smoking Gaanjaa (Marijuana), renouncing from the materialistic world.
It is also said that they were formed as a group of Warriors to protect Hindus from the tyranny of the Mughal rulers.
Simhaasth - Kumbha Mela @ Ujjain, 2016.
Kumbha Mela - A pilgrimage said to be one of the largest human gatherings on the earth, generally observed by the Hindus globally and occur once in 12 years as a gathering to take a holy dip in the sacred rivers, predominantly at Haridwar - River Ganga, Allahabad - Triveni Sangamam (Confluence of three rivers) of Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati, Nasik - River Godavari and Ujjain - River Shipra.
Ujjain
One of the oldest cities of India being the rich political center around 600 BC and grandest civilizations of the mankind aging way back to 2000 BC. Historic reference of the city is found in the epic Mahabharatha and as the capital of the legendary Emperor of the ancient India - Vikramaditya,
A group / sect of Saivite Sanyaasis (saints) who have a unique behavioral feature drawing the inspiration from Lord Shiva.. Completely Naked or little of times cover themselves with animal skin or a cloth, smear themselves with Ash and have a coil of matted hair. Spend their most time calmly meditating in front of a fire place and smoking Gaanjaa (Marijuana), renouncing from the materialistic world.
It is also said that they were formed as a group of Warriors to protect Hindus from the tyranny of the Mughal rulers.
Simhaasth - Kumbha Mela @ Ujjain, 2016.
Kumbha Mela - A pilgrimage said to be one of the largest human gatherings on the earth, generally observed by the Hindus globally and occur once in 12 years as a gathering to take a holy dip in the sacred rivers, predominantly at Haridwar - River Ganga, Allahabad - Triveni Sangamam (Confluence of three rivers) of Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati, Nasik - River Godavari and Ujjain - River Shipra.
Ujjain
One of the oldest cities of India being the rich political center around 600 BC and grandest civilizations of the mankind aging way back to 2000 BC. Historic reference of the city is found in the epic Mahabharatha and as the capital of the legendary Emperor of the ancient India - Vikramaditya,
May 24, 2016
Simhaasth - Kumbh @ Ujjain - Naaga Saadhu
Naaga Saadhu
A group / sect of Saivite Sanyaasis (saints) who have a unique behavioral feature drawing the inspiration from Lord Shiva.. Completely Naked or little of times cover themselves with animal skin or a cloth, smear themselves with Ash and have a coil of matted hair. Spend their most time calmly meditating in front of a fire place and smoking Gaanjaa (Marijuana), renouncing from the materialistic world.
It is also said that they were formed as a group of Warriors to protect Hindus from the tyranny of the Mughal rulers.
Simhaasth - Kumbha Mela @ Ujjain, 2016.
Kumbha Mela - A pilgrimage said to be one of the largest human gatherings on the earth, generally observed by the Hindus globally and occur once in 12 years as a gathering to take a holy dip in the sacred rivers, predominantly at Haridwar - River Ganga, Allahabad - Triveni Sangamam (Confluence of three rivers) of Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati, Nasik - River Godavari and Ujjain - River Shipra.
Ujjain
One of the oldest cities of India being the rich political center around 600 BC and grandest civilizations of the mankind aging way back to 2000 BC. Historic reference of the city is found in the epic Mahabharatha and as the capital of the legendary Emperor of the ancient India - Vikramaditya,
A group / sect of Saivite Sanyaasis (saints) who have a unique behavioral feature drawing the inspiration from Lord Shiva.. Completely Naked or little of times cover themselves with animal skin or a cloth, smear themselves with Ash and have a coil of matted hair. Spend their most time calmly meditating in front of a fire place and smoking Gaanjaa (Marijuana), renouncing from the materialistic world.
It is also said that they were formed as a group of Warriors to protect Hindus from the tyranny of the Mughal rulers.
Simhaasth - Kumbha Mela @ Ujjain, 2016.
Kumbha Mela - A pilgrimage said to be one of the largest human gatherings on the earth, generally observed by the Hindus globally and occur once in 12 years as a gathering to take a holy dip in the sacred rivers, predominantly at Haridwar - River Ganga, Allahabad - Triveni Sangamam (Confluence of three rivers) of Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati, Nasik - River Godavari and Ujjain - River Shipra.
Ujjain
One of the oldest cities of India being the rich political center around 600 BC and grandest civilizations of the mankind aging way back to 2000 BC. Historic reference of the city is found in the epic Mahabharatha and as the capital of the legendary Emperor of the ancient India - Vikramaditya,
May 23, 2016
Simhaasth - Kumbh @ Ujjain - Nadhii Harathi
Getting ready for the Aarthi / Haarathi on the Banks of River Shipra @ Ujjain.
Rivers - believed to be the incarnations and carrying the godly sacredness in the Hindu mythology, are worshiped and respected by a daily ritual of Aarthi / Haarathi during the Dusk.Simhaasth - Kumbha Mela @ Ujjain, 2016.
Kumbha Mela - A pilgrimage said to be one of the largest human gatherings on the earth, generally observed by the Hindus globally and occur once in 12 years as a gathering to take a holy dip in the sacred rivers, predominantly at Haridwar - River Ganga, Allahabad - Triveni Sangamam (Confluence of three rivers) of Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati, Nasik - River Godavari and Ujjain - River Shipra.
Ujjain
One of the oldest cities of India being the rich political center around 600 BC and grandest civilizations of the mankind aging way back to 2000 BC. Historic reference of the city is found in the epic Mahabharatha and as the capital of the legendary Emperor of the ancient India - Vikramaditya,
May 22, 2016
Simhaasth - Kumbh @ Ujjain - Naaga Saadhu
Naaga Saadhu
A group / sect of Saivite Sanyaasis (saints) who have a unique behavioral feature drawing the inspiration from Lord Shiva.. Completely Naked or little of times cover themselves with animal skin or a cloth, smear themselves with Ash and have a coil of matted hair. Spend their most time calmly meditating in front of a fire place and smoking Gaanjaa (Marijuana), renouncing from the materialistic world.
It is also said that they were formed as a group of Warriors to protect Hindus from the tyranny of the Mughal rulers.
Simhaasth - Kumbha Mela @ Ujjain, 2016.
Kumbha Mela - A pilgrimage said to be one of the largest human gatherings on the earth, generally observed by the Hindus globally and occur once in 12 years as a gathering to take a holy dip in the sacred rivers, predominantly at Haridwar - River Ganga, Allahabad - Triveni Sangamam (Confluence of three rivers) of Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati, Nasik - River Godavari and Ujjain - River Shipra.
Ujjain
One of the oldest cities of India being the rich political center around 600 BC and grandest civilizations of the mankind aging way back to 2000 BC. Historic reference of the city is found in the epic Mahabharatha and as the capital of the legendary Emperor of the ancient India - Vikramaditya,
A group / sect of Saivite Sanyaasis (saints) who have a unique behavioral feature drawing the inspiration from Lord Shiva.. Completely Naked or little of times cover themselves with animal skin or a cloth, smear themselves with Ash and have a coil of matted hair. Spend their most time calmly meditating in front of a fire place and smoking Gaanjaa (Marijuana), renouncing from the materialistic world.
It is also said that they were formed as a group of Warriors to protect Hindus from the tyranny of the Mughal rulers.
Simhaasth - Kumbha Mela @ Ujjain, 2016.
Kumbha Mela - A pilgrimage said to be one of the largest human gatherings on the earth, generally observed by the Hindus globally and occur once in 12 years as a gathering to take a holy dip in the sacred rivers, predominantly at Haridwar - River Ganga, Allahabad - Triveni Sangamam (Confluence of three rivers) of Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati, Nasik - River Godavari and Ujjain - River Shipra.
Ujjain
One of the oldest cities of India being the rich political center around 600 BC and grandest civilizations of the mankind aging way back to 2000 BC. Historic reference of the city is found in the epic Mahabharatha and as the capital of the legendary Emperor of the ancient India - Vikramaditya,
Simhaasth - Kumbh @ Ujjain - Random Pics
Simhaasth - Kumbha Mela @ Ujjain, 2016.
Kumbha Mela - A pilgrimage said to be one of the largest human gatherings on the earth, generally observed by the Hindus globally and occur once in 12 years as a gathering to take a holy dip in the sacred rivers, predominantly at Haridwar - River Ganga, Allahabad - Triveni Sangamam (Confluence of three rivers) of Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati, Nasik - River Godavari and Ujjain - River Shipra.
Ujjain
One of the oldest cities of India being the rich political center around 600 BC and grandest civilizations of the mankind aging way back to 2000 BC. Historic reference of the city is found in the epic Mahabharatha and as the capital of the legendary Emperor of the ancient India - Vikramaditya,
Kumbha Mela - A pilgrimage said to be one of the largest human gatherings on the earth, generally observed by the Hindus globally and occur once in 12 years as a gathering to take a holy dip in the sacred rivers, predominantly at Haridwar - River Ganga, Allahabad - Triveni Sangamam (Confluence of three rivers) of Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati, Nasik - River Godavari and Ujjain - River Shipra.
Ujjain
One of the oldest cities of India being the rich political center around 600 BC and grandest civilizations of the mankind aging way back to 2000 BC. Historic reference of the city is found in the epic Mahabharatha and as the capital of the legendary Emperor of the ancient India - Vikramaditya,
Simhaasth - Kumbh @ Ujjain - Random Pics
Simhaasth - Kumbha Mela @ Ujjain, 2016.
Kumbha Mela - A pilgrimage said to be one of the largest human gatherings on the earth, generally observed by the Hindus globally and occur once in 12 years as a gathering to take a holy dip in the sacred rivers, predominantly at Haridwar - River Ganga, Allahabad - Triveni Sangamam (Confluence of three rivers) of Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati, Nasik - River Godavari and Ujjain - River Shipra.
Ujjain
One of the oldest cities of India being the rich political center around 600 BC and grandest civilizations of the mankind aging way back to 2000 BC. Historic reference of the city is found in the epic Mahabharatha and as the capital of the legendary Emperor of the ancient India - Vikramaditya,
Kumbha Mela - A pilgrimage said to be one of the largest human gatherings on the earth, generally observed by the Hindus globally and occur once in 12 years as a gathering to take a holy dip in the sacred rivers, predominantly at Haridwar - River Ganga, Allahabad - Triveni Sangamam (Confluence of three rivers) of Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati, Nasik - River Godavari and Ujjain - River Shipra.
Ujjain
One of the oldest cities of India being the rich political center around 600 BC and grandest civilizations of the mankind aging way back to 2000 BC. Historic reference of the city is found in the epic Mahabharatha and as the capital of the legendary Emperor of the ancient India - Vikramaditya,
May 19, 2016
Simhaasth - Kumbh @ Ujjain - The Congregation of Sanyasis
A team of Sanyasis being brought aboard while the Kumbh, is what I understand...
Simhaasth - Kumbha Mela @ Ujjain, 2016.
Kumbha Mela - A pilgrimage said to be one of the largest human gatherings on the earth, generally observed by the Hindus globally and occur once in 12 years as a gathering to take a holy dip in the sacred rivers, predominantly at Haridwar - River Ganga, Allahabad - Triveni Sangamam (Confluence of three rivers) of Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati, Nasik - River Godavari and Ujjain - River Shipra.
Ujjain
One of the oldest cities of India being the rich political center around 600 BC and grandest civilizations of the mankind aging way back to 2000 BC. Historic reference of the city is found in the epic Mahabharatha and as the capital of the legendary Emperor of the ancient India - Vikramaditya,
Simhaasth - Kumbha Mela @ Ujjain, 2016.
Kumbha Mela - A pilgrimage said to be one of the largest human gatherings on the earth, generally observed by the Hindus globally and occur once in 12 years as a gathering to take a holy dip in the sacred rivers, predominantly at Haridwar - River Ganga, Allahabad - Triveni Sangamam (Confluence of three rivers) of Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati, Nasik - River Godavari and Ujjain - River Shipra.
Ujjain
One of the oldest cities of India being the rich political center around 600 BC and grandest civilizations of the mankind aging way back to 2000 BC. Historic reference of the city is found in the epic Mahabharatha and as the capital of the legendary Emperor of the ancient India - Vikramaditya,
May 18, 2016
Simhaasth - Kumbh @ Ujjain
A Sadhu gracing the event and blessing the devotees at Simhaasth - Kumbha Mela @ Ujjain, 2016.
Kumbha Mela - A pilgrimage said to be one of the largest human gatherings on the earth, generally observed by the Hindus globally and occur once in 12 years as a gathering to take a holy dip in the sacred rivers, predominantly at Haridwar - River Ganga, Allahabad - Triveni Sangamam (Confluence of three rivers) of Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati, Nasik - River Godavari and Ujjain - River Shipra.Ujjain
One of the oldest cities of India being the rich political center around 600 BC and grandest civilizations of the mankind aging way back to 2000 BC. Historic reference of the city is found in the epic Mahabharatha and as the capital of the legendary Emperor of the ancient India - Vikramaditya,
May 17, 2016
Simhaasth - Kumbh @ Ujjain - Nadhii Harathi
Aarthi / Haarathi on the Banks of River Shipra @ Ujjain.
Rivers - believed to be the incarnations and carrying the godly sacredness in the Hindu mythology, are worshiped and respected by a daily ritual of Aarthi / Haarathi during the Dusk.
Simhaasth - Kumbha Mela @ Ujjain, 2016.
Kumbha Mela - A pilgrimage said to be one of the largest human gatherings on the earth, generally observed by the Hindus globally and occur once in 12 years as a gathering to take a holy dip in the sacred rivers, predominantly at Haridwar - River Ganga, Allahabad - Triveni Sangamam (Confluence of three rivers) of Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati, Nasik - River Godavari and Ujjain - River Shipra.
Ujjain
One of the oldest cities of India being the rich political center around 600 BC and grandest civilizations of the mankind aging way back to 2000 BC. Historic reference of the city is found in the epic Mahabharatha and as the capital of the legendary Emperor of the ancient India - Vikramaditya,
Rivers - believed to be the incarnations and carrying the godly sacredness in the Hindu mythology, are worshiped and respected by a daily ritual of Aarthi / Haarathi during the Dusk.
Simhaasth - Kumbha Mela @ Ujjain, 2016.
Kumbha Mela - A pilgrimage said to be one of the largest human gatherings on the earth, generally observed by the Hindus globally and occur once in 12 years as a gathering to take a holy dip in the sacred rivers, predominantly at Haridwar - River Ganga, Allahabad - Triveni Sangamam (Confluence of three rivers) of Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati, Nasik - River Godavari and Ujjain - River Shipra.
Ujjain
One of the oldest cities of India being the rich political center around 600 BC and grandest civilizations of the mankind aging way back to 2000 BC. Historic reference of the city is found in the epic Mahabharatha and as the capital of the legendary Emperor of the ancient India - Vikramaditya,
May 16, 2016
The Congregation of Sanyasis...
A team of Sanyasis being brought aboard while the Kumbh, is what I understand...
Simhaasth - Kumbha Mela @ Ujjain, 2016.
Kumbha Mela - A pilgrimage said to be one of the largest human gatherings on the earth, generally observed by the Hindus globally and occur once in 12 years as a gathering to take a holy dip in the sacred rivers, predominantly at Haridwar - River Ganga, Allahabad - Triveni Sangamam (Confluence of three rivers) of Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati, Nasik - River Godavari and Ujjain - River Shipra.
Ujjain
One of the oldest cities of India being the rich political center around 600 BC and grandest civilizations of the mankind aging way back to 2000 BC. Historic reference of the city is found in the epic Mahabharatha and as the capital of the legendary Emperor of the ancient India - Vikramaditya,
Simhaasth - Kumbha Mela @ Ujjain, 2016.
Kumbha Mela - A pilgrimage said to be one of the largest human gatherings on the earth, generally observed by the Hindus globally and occur once in 12 years as a gathering to take a holy dip in the sacred rivers, predominantly at Haridwar - River Ganga, Allahabad - Triveni Sangamam (Confluence of three rivers) of Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati, Nasik - River Godavari and Ujjain - River Shipra.
Ujjain
One of the oldest cities of India being the rich political center around 600 BC and grandest civilizations of the mankind aging way back to 2000 BC. Historic reference of the city is found in the epic Mahabharatha and as the capital of the legendary Emperor of the ancient India - Vikramaditya,
May 15, 2016
Simhaasth - Kumbh @ Ujjain - Nadhii Harathi
Aarthi / Haarathi on the Banks of River Shipra @ Ujjain.
Rivers - believed to be the incarnations and carrying the godly sacredness in the Hindu mythology, are worshiped and respected by a daily ritual of Aarthi / Haarathi during the Dusk.
Simhaasth - Kumbha Mela @ Ujjain, 2016.
Kumbha Mela - A pilgrimage said to be one of the largest human gatherings on the earth, generally observed by the Hindus globally and occur once in 12 years as a gathering to take a holy dip in the sacred rivers, predominantly at Haridwar - River Ganga, Allahabad - Triveni Sangamam (Confluence of three rivers) of Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati, Nasik - River Godavari and Ujjain - River Shipra.
Ujjain
One of the oldest cities of India being the rich political center around 600 BC and grandest civilizations of the mankind aging way back to 2000 BC. Historic reference of the city is found in the epic Mahabharatha and as the capital of the legendary Emperor of the ancient India - Vikramaditya,
Rivers - believed to be the incarnations and carrying the godly sacredness in the Hindu mythology, are worshiped and respected by a daily ritual of Aarthi / Haarathi during the Dusk.
Simhaasth - Kumbha Mela @ Ujjain, 2016.
Kumbha Mela - A pilgrimage said to be one of the largest human gatherings on the earth, generally observed by the Hindus globally and occur once in 12 years as a gathering to take a holy dip in the sacred rivers, predominantly at Haridwar - River Ganga, Allahabad - Triveni Sangamam (Confluence of three rivers) of Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati, Nasik - River Godavari and Ujjain - River Shipra.
Ujjain
One of the oldest cities of India being the rich political center around 600 BC and grandest civilizations of the mankind aging way back to 2000 BC. Historic reference of the city is found in the epic Mahabharatha and as the capital of the legendary Emperor of the ancient India - Vikramaditya,
May 14, 2016
Simhaasth - Kumbh @ Ujjain - Naaga Saadhu
Naaga Saadhu
A group / sect of Saivite Sanyaasis (saints) who have a unique behavioral feature drawing the inspiration from Lord Shiva.. Completely Naked or little of times cover themselves with animal skin or a cloth, smear themselves with Ash and have a coil of matted hair. Spend their most time calmly meditating in front of a fire place and smoking Gaanjaa (Marijuana), renouncing from the materialistic world.
It is also said that they were formed as a group of Warriors to protect Hindus from the tyranny of the Mughal rulers.
Simhaasth - Kumbha Mela @ Ujjain, 2016.
Kumbha Mela - A pilgrimage said to be one of the largest human gatherings on the earth, generally observed by the Hindus globally and occur once in 12 years as a gathering to take a holy dip in the sacred rivers, predominantly at Haridwar - River Ganga, Allahabad - Triveni Sangamam (Confluence of three rivers) of Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati, Nasik - River Godavari and Ujjain - River Shipra.
Ujjain
One of the oldest cities of India being the rich political center around 600 BC and grandest civilizations of the mankind aging way back to 2000 BC. Historic reference of the city is found in the epic Mahabharatha and as the capital of the legendary Emperor of the ancient India - Vikramaditya,
A group / sect of Saivite Sanyaasis (saints) who have a unique behavioral feature drawing the inspiration from Lord Shiva.. Completely Naked or little of times cover themselves with animal skin or a cloth, smear themselves with Ash and have a coil of matted hair. Spend their most time calmly meditating in front of a fire place and smoking Gaanjaa (Marijuana), renouncing from the materialistic world.
It is also said that they were formed as a group of Warriors to protect Hindus from the tyranny of the Mughal rulers.
Simhaasth - Kumbha Mela @ Ujjain, 2016.
Kumbha Mela - A pilgrimage said to be one of the largest human gatherings on the earth, generally observed by the Hindus globally and occur once in 12 years as a gathering to take a holy dip in the sacred rivers, predominantly at Haridwar - River Ganga, Allahabad - Triveni Sangamam (Confluence of three rivers) of Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati, Nasik - River Godavari and Ujjain - River Shipra.
Ujjain
One of the oldest cities of India being the rich political center around 600 BC and grandest civilizations of the mankind aging way back to 2000 BC. Historic reference of the city is found in the epic Mahabharatha and as the capital of the legendary Emperor of the ancient India - Vikramaditya,
Simhaasth - Kumbh @ Ujjain - Naaga Saadhu
Naaga Saadhu
A group / sect of Saivite Sanyaasis (saints) who have a unique behavioral feature drawing the inspiration from Lord Shiva.. Completely Naked or little of times cover themselves with animal skin or a cloth, smear themselves with Ash and have a coil of matted hair. Spend their most time calmly meditating in front of a fire place and smoking Gaanjaa (Marijuana), renouncing from the materialistic world.
It is also said that they were formed as a group of Warriors to protect Hindus from the tyranny of the Mughal rulers.
Simhaasth - Kumbha Mela @ Ujjain, 2016.
Kumbha Mela - A pilgrimage said to be one of the largest human gatherings on the earth, generally observed by the Hindus globally and occur once in 12 years as a gathering to take a holy dip in the sacred rivers, predominantly at Haridwar - River Ganga, Allahabad - Triveni Sangamam (Confluence of three rivers) of Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati, Nasik - River Godavari and Ujjain - River Shipra.
Ujjain
One of the oldest cities of India being the rich political center around 600 BC and grandest civilizations of the mankind aging way back to 2000 BC. Historic reference of the city is found in the epic Mahabharatha and as the capital of the legendary Emperor of the ancient India - Vikramaditya,
A group / sect of Saivite Sanyaasis (saints) who have a unique behavioral feature drawing the inspiration from Lord Shiva.. Completely Naked or little of times cover themselves with animal skin or a cloth, smear themselves with Ash and have a coil of matted hair. Spend their most time calmly meditating in front of a fire place and smoking Gaanjaa (Marijuana), renouncing from the materialistic world.
It is also said that they were formed as a group of Warriors to protect Hindus from the tyranny of the Mughal rulers.
Simhaasth - Kumbha Mela @ Ujjain, 2016.
Kumbha Mela - A pilgrimage said to be one of the largest human gatherings on the earth, generally observed by the Hindus globally and occur once in 12 years as a gathering to take a holy dip in the sacred rivers, predominantly at Haridwar - River Ganga, Allahabad - Triveni Sangamam (Confluence of three rivers) of Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati, Nasik - River Godavari and Ujjain - River Shipra.
Ujjain
One of the oldest cities of India being the rich political center around 600 BC and grandest civilizations of the mankind aging way back to 2000 BC. Historic reference of the city is found in the epic Mahabharatha and as the capital of the legendary Emperor of the ancient India - Vikramaditya,
May 11, 2016
Simhaasth - Kumbh @ Ujjain
Simhaasth - Kumbha Mela @ Ujjain, 2016.
Kumbha Mela - A pilgrimage said to be one of the largest human gatherings on the earth, generally observed by the Hindus globally and occur once in 12 years as a gathering to take a holy dip in the sacred rivers, predominantly at Haridwar - River Ganga, Allahabad - Triveni Sangamam (Confluence of three rivers) of Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati, Nasik - River Godavari and Ujjain - River Shipra.
Ujjain
One of the oldest cities of India being the rich political center around 600 BC and grandest civilizations of the mankind aging way back to 2000 BC. Historic reference of the city is found in the epic Mahabharatha and as the capital of the legendary Emperor of the ancient India - Vikramaditya,
Kumbha Mela - A pilgrimage said to be one of the largest human gatherings on the earth, generally observed by the Hindus globally and occur once in 12 years as a gathering to take a holy dip in the sacred rivers, predominantly at Haridwar - River Ganga, Allahabad - Triveni Sangamam (Confluence of three rivers) of Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati, Nasik - River Godavari and Ujjain - River Shipra.
Ujjain
One of the oldest cities of India being the rich political center around 600 BC and grandest civilizations of the mankind aging way back to 2000 BC. Historic reference of the city is found in the epic Mahabharatha and as the capital of the legendary Emperor of the ancient India - Vikramaditya,
May 10, 2016
Simhaasth - Kumbh @ Ujjain - Nadhii Harathi
Rivers - believed to be the incarnations and carrying the godly sacredness in the Hindu mythology, are worshiped and respected by a daily ritual of Aarthi / Haarathi during the Dusk.
Simhaasth - Kumbha Mela @ Ujjain, 2016.
Kumbha Mela - A pilgrimage said to be one of the largest human gatherings on the earth, generally observed by the Hindus globally and occur once in 12 years as a gathering to take a holy dip in the sacred rivers, predominantly at Haridwar - River Ganga, Allahabad - Triveni Sangamam (Confluence of three rivers) of Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati, Nasik - River Godavari and Ujjain - River Shipra.
Ujjain
One of the oldest cities of India being the rich political center around 600 BC and grandest civilizations of the mankind aging way back to 2000 BC. Historic reference of the city is found in the epic Mahabharatha and as the capital of the legendary Emperor of the ancient India - Vikramaditya,
January 14, 2016
Happy Sankranthi and Lohri..!!
మకర సంక్రాంతి శుభాకాంక్షలు..!!
பொங்கல் நல்வாழ்த்துக்கள்..!!
Picture: "Kondapalli Toy" depicting a traditionally dressed girl drawing in front of the house.
Kondapalli is a Village in the South India, famous for the toys which are chiseled out of locally available special light softwood known as Tella Poniki and painted with vegetable dyes, and vibrant enamel colours are popular for their beautiful artistic work.
பொங்கல் நல்வாழ்த்துக்கள்..!!
Picture: "Kondapalli Toy" depicting a traditionally dressed girl drawing in front of the house.
Kondapalli is a Village in the South India, famous for the toys which are chiseled out of locally available special light softwood known as Tella Poniki and painted with vegetable dyes, and vibrant enamel colours are popular for their beautiful artistic work.
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