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The island of the gods
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| [Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note [French] |
Bali, also called the island of the Gods is strewn with temples and statues which the practise daily decorate by offerings.
Perhaps it is too copious if it is said that Bali is an island that is full of uniqueness which distinguishes it with other islands in Indonesia.
As written in the Purana Sada Temple of Kapal Traditional Village, it is said that when the continents and various island had been created on earth, Ida Sang Hyang Widhi/Bathara Pasupati (God), summoned the Gods to gather together on top of Mount Mahameru.
Then Sang Hyang Pasupati uttered to the nine Gods occupying the nine direction, to the six Gods (Sad Winayaka), to the group four Gods (Catur Dewa), to God Rsis, to God Dragon, Gods from Trinayaka group and to Gods in the universe, to make a new island known as Bali Island.
Bedawang & Naga Basuki
Bathara Pasupati explained to all Gods, that island that is going to be created is a special island for the shrine of all Gods with the leader Bhatara Mahadeva/Putranjaya. In this island, all Gods will be worshipped and dipuja (honored) till the end of the period. In this island the Gods will be awarded with big offerings by the dwellers. The Gods, is then, known as the name of Bali.
When this island was created, the God Dragon Sang Hyang Ananta Boga entered the bottom layer of the earth, and then this big dragon became the support of Bali Island.
After that, Sang Hyang Kurma Gni (turtle) entered the earth and became the foundation of it, and Badawang Nala manifested himself as the bottom layer of the earth of Bali. Sang Hyang Kala, then, created the soil and sky of Bali which is bright with colorful shine.
Finally, a beautiful island was created with the shine of extraordinary holiness. The Gods were very delightful with their successful works, and then selected their everlasting shrines at the new earth (banua bahru) named Bali. From here it is disclosed that Bali is the place of Gods (the Island of Gods). When foreigners came to Bali for the first time, they said this island is the last paradise. |
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Hello,
Une photo très expressive !
J'aime beaucoup la note floklo-historique sur l'origine de Bali.
Les yeux de cette statue sont un peu trop centrés à mon goût et on aurais voulu en savoir plus sur son environnement mais la profondeur de champ et la qualité du scan son excellents. Les couleurs sont très belles et le contraste entre la pierre et la végétation en arrière plan sont très beau.
A+
Dominique
Salut Philippe,
Très bien cadré et composé. Le fond est bien flouté, bonne PDC. On voit bien les détails, et la statue ne manque pas de relief. C'est bien net.
Bon boulot.
Amicalement,
Fabrice
Hello Philippe
Nice....ummm....portrait...
No really these statues look beautiful, lots of hard work and passion put into their making.
Composition looks goodm, but I feel it is somewhat clipped.
Not much terrain of scenery around it to define size or where you found it.
Details are sharp though, and the lighting seems perfect to really "pull out" the detail.
Thank you for sharing.
Odd Jarle
Amazing, I cant wait to be there in one month! I was fascinated by the Balinese Hindu pantheon and their sculptural interpretations like the Raksasa... grotesque but fascinating!
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