- Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Mylapore
Diwali - Festival Of Lights
Happy Diwali To All My Friends !!!
"Diwali", the festival of lights, illuminates the darkness of the New Year's moon, and strengthens our close friendships and knowledge, with a self-realization!
Diwali is celebrated on a nation-wide scale on Amavasya - the 15th day of the dark fortnight of the Hindu month of Ashwin, (October/November) every year. It symbolizes that age-old culture of India which teaches to vanquish ignorance that subdues humanity and to drive away darkness that engulfs the light of knowledge. Diwali, the festival of lights even to-day in this modern world projects the rich and glorious past of India.
Every year on the dark nights of Diwali the sound of firecrackers announces the celebration of the favorite festival of Indians. Homes are decorated, sweets are distributed by everyone and thousands of lamps are lit to create a world of fantasy. Of all the festivals celebrated in India, Diwali is by far the most glamorous and important. Enthusiastically enjoyed by people of every religion, its magical and radiant touch creates an atmosphere of joy and festivity.
The ancient story of how Diwali evolved into such a widely celebrated festival is different in various regions and states of India. In the north, particularly in Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Bihar and the surrounding areas, Diwali is the day when King Rama's coronation was celebrated in Ayodhya after his epic war with Ravana, the demon king of Lanka. By order of the royal families of Ayodhya and Mithila, the kingdom of which Sita was princess, the cities and far-flung boundaries of these kingdoms were lit up with rows of lamps, glittering on dark nights to welcome home the divine king Rama and his queen Sita after 14 years of exile, ending with an across-the-seas war in which the whole of the kingdom of Lanka was destroyed.
On the day of Diwali festival, doorways are hung with torans of mango leaves and marigolds. Rangolis are drawn with different colored powders to welcome guests. The traditional motifs are often linked with auspicious symbols of good luck. Oil diyas are arranged in and around the house. Because of these flickering lamps, the festival has acquired its name : Dipawali or Diwali meaning 'a rows of lamps'. On this day, people buy something for the house or some jewelry for the women of the house. It is auspicious to be buy something metallic, such as silver.
Whatever may be the fables and legends behind the celebrations of Diwali, all people exchange sweets, wear new clothes and buy jewelry at this festive time. Card parties are held in many homes. Diwali has become commercialized as the biggest annual consumer spree because every family shops for sweets, gifts and fireworks. However, in all this frenzy of shopping and eating, the steady, burning lamp is a constant symbol of an illuminated mind.
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Comments and faves
manumint-[BUSY], alfonso-tm, ~suchitra~, Anabella is united, and 161 other people added this photo to their favorites.
VinothChandar (31 months ago | reply)
FYI, This is my first try with the fireworks and i hope i did not screw up much :).
Here is Another Shot:
Kals Pics (31 months ago | reply)
nice shot
Happy diwali
hpamarthy (31 months ago | reply)
Good ones! the first one is better in composition. Very good attempt!
Martin David Photography (31 months ago | reply)
A beautiful capture.
Seen in -
www.flickr.com/groups/beautifulcapture/
tanzaniavisit (31 months ago | reply)
Well, if this is your idea of "screwing up" I loved both shots. I've not done much night photography yet and would like some tips...
Deepa.
Benurs - Learning and learning... (31 months ago | reply)
Very nice picture!
callmekk_uk (31 months ago | reply)
Good one....did u use the 'BULB' setting?
jlaN5800 (31 months ago | reply)
nice work, lovely colours
Hans van Reenen (31 months ago | reply)
Spectacular photograph.
g_yathu (31 months ago | reply)
nice
ricky1895. (31 months ago | reply)
Wow! Great shot!
Photo Amy (31 months ago | reply)
Lovely composition. Happy Diwali.
nina's clicks (31 months ago | reply)
So beautiful! The lights and colors are wonderful!
manumint-[BUSY] (31 months ago | reply)
Spectacular shot, love the way you've captured the diwali mood in here:) Beautiful lights and colors here.
Congrats for Flickr diwali feature-Happy Diwali:)
alfonso-tm (31 months ago | reply)
Great work
Nomis. (31 months ago | reply)
Superb shot.
~suchitra~ (31 months ago | reply)
Excellent firework shots, Beautifully taken!!!
Happy Diwali!!!
ANG SHERPA (31 months ago | reply)
Excellent Work! Happy Diwali!!
tipsytoes (31 months ago | reply)
What a capture!! :)
kdee64 (31 months ago | reply)
Excellent Vinoth.
Kartik J (31 months ago | reply)
Happy Diwali!
Silvio Luz (31 months ago | reply)
Excellent
Leentje36 (31 months ago | reply)
Wow....fantastic work!!
larigan. (31 months ago | reply)
Happy Diwali! Looks like a joyous occasion!
Kuttan Bangalore (31 months ago | reply)
Happy Diwali....Wonderful work...
jon madison (31 months ago | reply)
fantastic! i miss south india already!11
vijvijvij (31 months ago | reply)
Nice work.
onkel_wart (thomas lieser) (31 months ago | reply)
beautiful shot!
Mr.Kay Photography (31 months ago | reply)
Well shot. Brilliant tones.
Ezhil Ramalingam (31 months ago | reply)
Very beautiful shots, both of them, Vinoth !!! the first picture is selected for the Flicrblog and you can see it here !!!
blog.flickr.net/en/2010/11/05/happy-festival- of-lights/
Have a great weekend !!!
.:Dark.Live:. (31 months ago | reply)
Wonderful capture :D
VinothChandar (31 months ago | reply)
@ezhil , thanks much for the info i also just saw it. it took 3 hours for me to get this 1 shot and getting selected for the flickr blog took away all the pain. :)
A_BANERJEE (31 months ago | reply)
great pic, happy diwali too!
ritwikk [deleted] (31 months ago | reply)
what settings did you use for this pic? care to share? great pic!
Fil.ippo (31 months ago | reply)
The former is stunning, great night shot!
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VinothChandar (31 months ago | reply)
@ezhil, i saw that ur pic is also selected :) Congrats!
MillionSwords (31 months ago | reply)
well done bro
VinothChandar (31 months ago | reply)
@ritwikk i used bulb setting for this shot. the first shot is a 28 sec exposure.
V@!$#143 (31 months ago | reply)
nice capture Vinoth!!
STEHOUWER AND RECIO (31 months ago | reply)
Beautiful firework shot!
.alǝ (31 months ago | reply)
wonderful capture !
P S H Morgan (31 months ago | reply)
Nice one, well done.
Joanot (31 months ago | reply)
Gorgeous capture!
Kartik J (31 months ago | reply)
And yes, I like the second shot even better!
alexhhhhhh (31 months ago | reply)
Great tones! Any post-processing?
tlchua99 (31 months ago | reply)
Have a great Devali time!
Definite a great way to celebrate the festival of lights!
Beautiful capture my friend!
prabhakaran.s (31 months ago | reply)
wow.. beautiful shots.. lovely long exposures.. simply awesome shots!!
little+ (31 months ago | reply)
好看~
Vintage-kat (31 months ago | reply)
This shot porrtays the essence of Diwali Festival of Lights beautifuly. Very inspiring.
gazpic (31 months ago | reply)
Good work , hard to get fireworks right !