°Evening prayer at Gita Bhawan Photo

Photographer’s Note

The Gita Bhawan lies in the complex of the Swarg Ashram and is known for their substantial work on Hinduism. Although one of the oldest temple complex in the area, the buildings are very well maintained and renewed.

The Ganga Arti and Hawan (prayers) on the Parmarth Ghat every evening is a must to see. All are welcome to enjoy the nice mood by mantras(songs) and sound of bells while the sun is setting till the silence of the darkness returns.

Here a small scene of young boys, singing along by the offering fire under the blessing hand of Shiva.

oochappan ©®

Bruno40, robertosalguero, rigoletto, coco has marked this note useful

Critiques | Translate

Bruno40 (6442) 2008-03-21 0:57

Hello henk,
we are neighbours today.
I have been very busy these weeks and only now during Easter I can post and write comments.
Nice and colorful photo, I like the high POV.
Have a nice weekend, and Happy Easter
jorge

robertosalguero (110) 2008-03-21 1:15

Hello Henk,

Excellent image and very colourful. The dedication expresed by these youngsters is very evident in the image. Well composed picture with nice bright colours and details. The angle is very effective to create a more dynamic image, including the smoke to create a more interesting mood. Thanks Henk.

Roberto

faubry (32511) 2008-03-21 2:02

bonjour Henk, une superbe scene bien eclairee ici avec touts ces chaudes couleurs et j aime beaucoup les expressions differentes ds enfants..a bientot
francine

haybelg (631) 2008-03-21 11:32

schitterend Henk,
de rook en de gezichten van de leerlingen, van zeer intens, misschien overdreven, tot allicht verstrooid...

chanjits (4409) 2008-03-21 17:07

Great shot what I liked the most in it is the candid pose of the boy in the foreground he is chanting the MANTRAS with full force well captured dear.

rigoletto (27082) 2008-03-21 23:56

Hi Henk,
I like the different expressions on the boys' faces. I like the colors, i like the light. I also like the composition. I like the steam of the incense and i like the statue's hand.

I think i used as simple an English as i could, without polluting my lines with literature. Just for you...
Cheers,
Deniz

coco (28318) 2008-03-22 15:46

Hi Henk.

This photo has a great quality and also show us a fantastic moment. It looks close us and they don't mind the camera. Also I love tilt composition.

Regards.

kevinos (6927) 2008-03-25 14:32

This is a fine image,henk. I like the fire placed to the leftand the groupof boys nicely gathered to the right.I like their different attitudes. Nice soft colour , sharp and clear and a really interesting insight into the cultue. regards kevin

insight777 (62) 2008-03-26 4:45

Hello, Henk!
My friend took me to Rishikesh on Mar 20 and 21 especially to see the Ganga Arati (he was playing the flute during the ceremony and me - just watching and listening). I couldn't make such nice pics as yours so it is a real joy to find them here.

Best regards,
Katya

robiuk (10763) 2008-03-31 9:17

Fantastic, Henk!
I feel like being there, inhaling the smoke and
chanting/praying with these kids.
Priceless face expressions.
Lovely reds and yellows.
Extraordinary atmosphere!
Robi