Watering the Lingam Photo

Photographer’s Note

Le lingam ou linga est une pierre dressée, souvent d'apparence phallique, représentation classique de Shiva
Durant la puja (la prière) le lingam est arrosé de lait, de miel ou de beurre clarifié (le ghi, qui sert aussi en cuisine), et reçoit des offrandes de fleurs, de fruits et de sucreries. Les lingam en activité doivent être maintenus humides.
The Lingam (also, Linga, Shiva linga, meaning "mark" or "sign") is a symbol for the worship of the Hindu deity Shiva

Shivalinga consists of three parts. These three parts symbolize Brahma at the bottom, Vishnu in the middle and Shiva on the top. The pedestal is provided with a passage for draining away the water that is poured on top by devotees. The linga symbolizes both the creative and destructive power of the Lord and great sanctity is attached to it by devotees."

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pauloog (6278) 2009-06-12 3:04

Bonjour Patrick,
Une vue bien composée et intéressante aussi, ta note aidant beaucoup.
J'aime bien les couleurs naturelles. En plus beaucoup de petits détails à découvrir.
Bonne journée,
Paul

wolf38 (12525) 2009-06-12 9:07

Hello Patrick. The photo shows the used high quality. You caught this special scene in very subtle way with your camera. A perfect photo, - far over the usual average. Best regards, Wolfgang.

everlasting (10894) 2009-06-12 10:18

a very nice daily life image Patrick, well composed with good natural colours.
Have a nice sunny weekend.

JudyR (787) 2009-06-12 16:15

Lovely portrait with constructive use of light and shadow. The background information is sincerely and gratefully appreciated. Thank you, Judy

bukitgolfb301 (4433) 2009-06-12 16:39

Hello my dear Patrick

What a beautiful and solem shot!
Complete framework and very vivid color tone but very sharp for main objects as usual.
Thanks for sharing and best regards,

Takero

batalay (20704) 2009-06-12 20:28

Hello Patrick,

This is a beautifully composed shot of an exotic site, exhibiting excellent colors and resolution. The note also is highly informative.

Warm regards,

Bulent

dvlazar (6468) 2009-06-14 6:58

Hey,
A lovely cultural moment captured for us - the ritual looks fascinating and the colors are bright and stand out.
Well done,
Dave

sultana (883) 2009-06-15 4:22

Hello Patrick
Another good photo:))Composition, light on her hand and beautful tones of colour are in this shot best .
Thank you
Sultan

stevesaba (3670) 2009-06-15 8:50

Hi Patrick!
Such a lovely clear, and colorful photo of this lady in Varanasi! An intimate moment really. Great work, and great notes, cheers,
Steve

scalerman (25633) 2009-06-19 21:31

P: It's perhaps a notable contrast between plastic and ancient, revered stone. Some good light you have here. Your thoughts on TE these days?

regards, c