Celebration in Kerala Style...
In the vast country India, the small town of Changanachery, Kerala
State is a good example of religious harmony, where people of all
communities and ethnic backgrounds have amicably co-existed for
centuries, enriching each other's lives.
For viewing the video clip of the splendid procession in progress:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmQPdHHSPwg&feature=mfu_in_or...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZGJGgLBYdU&feature=mfu_in_or...
On every Christmas evening the 25th of December, the procession with Chandanakkudam starts from, Jumma Masjid .This annual festival, observed in the month of December, is celebrated by people from across all strata and religion. The highlight is a colorful procession of five to seven tuskers beginning from the mosque. Various cultural performances and musical ensembles are staged during the festival. A show of dazzling fireworks marks the grand finale.The decorated elephants carry the young men with the sacred pots. It is the Kavil Temple that gives the first welcome to this procession
There is a historical basis to the marvelous scene of the Christian,
Hindu and Muslim worship places stands together in Changanachery. It
is indeed a history of religious harmony. . This procession, after
receiving warm welcomes in various places by the people from different
spheres of life, reaches of Puthoor Mosque by the morning of the 27th
December.
Puthenpalli Chandanakudam is a two-day festival held in Changanacherry
amid much pomp and splendor. It takes place at Changanacherry
Puthrupalli, a mosque dating back to 400 years ago. (The first mosque
in Changanacherry Old Mosque is about 960 years old.)
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Mr. FRANTaStiK (17 months ago | reply)
Wow!!!
Seen this only in TV and movies.
travelhaha (17 months ago | reply)
Nice capture^^
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Dominique Rolland (17 months ago | reply)
J' Aime beaucoup
Toute mon Amitié
Domi
Aquarius 18( Laptop break down again ):) (17 months ago | reply)
wonderful angle, nice image and awesome shot too.
Paddu Rao (17 months ago | reply)
Wonderful image of celebration sir !
Endless Love Photography (17 months ago | reply)
Fantastic shot my friend!
Wish you a happy new year!
Abdul :)
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puthoOr photOgraphy (17 months ago | reply)
Superb image, brilliant work!
Season’s Greetings!
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*HamimCHOWDHURY* [Only Posting photos ] (17 months ago | reply)
Nice to know abt religious harmony
Good sharing my friend,
VK Clicks (17 months ago | reply)
Excellent shot
smithymeerkat (17 months ago | reply)
Splendid information. India is truly incredible.
Dovid100 (17 months ago | reply)
what a magnificent spectacle !!!
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Lovely shot
maria.pasieka1 (17 months ago | reply)
Ładne ujęcie.
vjdj69 (17 months ago | reply)
wow beautiful!!!
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fang99 (17 months ago | reply)
Fabulous picture!
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Purpletree..(Nancy Lee) (17 months ago | reply)
Fantastic!! Very interesting information as well! ;' )
黄清华 WongCW (17 months ago | reply)
Colorful
cuckooforcocopuffs (17 months ago | reply)
Wonderful shot
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Salvatore Lo Faro (17 months ago | reply)
Bellissima immagine !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
RuudMorijn (17 months ago | reply)
Great and colorful!
Suzanne's stream(slowly coming back) (17 months ago | reply)
wonderful coloured scene
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monica_meeneghan (17 months ago | reply)
beautiful colourful shot.
profmpc (17 months ago | reply)
Excellent shot
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AustinRussellPhotography (17 months ago | reply)
Wow fabulous capture! :)
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Tipu Kibria~~BUSY~~ (17 months ago | reply)
Love the motion blur !
SolitudeWays. (17 months ago | reply)
Wow è magnifica, ciao e buone feste!
Kansas Poetry (Patrick) (17 months ago | reply)
What a holiday!
Ashley1954 (17 months ago | reply)
Fantastic shot !
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Elizabeth1148. (17 months ago | reply)
Wonderful scene !!
sgmillionxu2000 (17 months ago | reply)
just awesome!
powerfocusfotografie (17 months ago | reply)
Interesting scenery!!
Dan Anderson (dead camera, RIP) added this photo to his favorites. (17 months ago)
Dan Anderson (dead camera, RIP) (17 months ago | reply)
What a sight
saucyAshwani (17 months ago | reply)
Beautiful shot
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Uscè (17 months ago | reply)
Excellent candid and colors, my friend!
Have a happy new year!
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Excellent shot
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meghimeg (17 months ago | reply)
wonderful!
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Great capture!
grace_photography (17 months ago | reply)
fabulous shot.
Ito Jahja (17 months ago | reply)
nice colorful shot!!
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Colorado Sands (17 months ago | reply)
Very festive parade of elephants! Unique!
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fantastic.
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Beautiful scene well captured....-_^
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Fantastica vista !
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This is a brilliant image
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Lovely capture.
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