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Jain Mandir Bandra – 88 viewsJain Mandir Road ,is a very famous landmark, you enter it from Bandra Hill Road , on the left is the imposing Shiv Sena Shaka, with Mr Sudesh Dubey always at hand if you have any genuine grievance, as you move further in you find silver and gold jewellery shops, with tailoring material shops like Bandra Thread store,the larger Bandra Stores , further ahead is Dr Parmar, the most famous doctor on Jain Mandir road , all the Muslim community patronise his diagonistic skills, to get an appointment , well thats a hard one, he is my favorite doc.His dispensary is totally packed with women in Hijab, he knows all his patients by name, he knows all their inumerable children by name , on the Idd festival, he is the only guy that can open a sweet meat shop, all throng to give him seer korma.. he does not eat Miya Biryani.. your guess is better than mine..
Than you come to the Jain Mandir , guarded by cops round the clock, imposing sculpted marble facade.
The Jain Mandir is a homeland of their forefathers the Rajasthani Marwaris who set it up, the new generation, really gear up for any festival, there was a festival going on when I shot this picture.
Its a pity they dont have a web site.
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Jain Mandir Bandra – 114 views
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Jain Mandir Bandra – 106 views
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A Hindu Devotee at Chor Bazar – 68 viewsI had gone to the Kamatipura flea market this morning , I wore my slippers as my feet are in bad shape I had aggravated an old wound I had picked up on my trek in the mountains at Ajmer.
My photography is on a pause the F100 has some problems , the Nikon D70 has not been sold at Subashs shop, its still there in a state of saleless coma.
My daughter Samiya has caught a viral infection for almost a week the fever does not subside , and though all her tests show a malarial negativity.. and she is the bounce and life of our close knit family.. so the house is very quiet.. and I hope she recovers, as it has hit us all very hard.
After Kamatipura I went to Chor Bazar flea market and here too there is a drought of stuff , there was a carved walking stick but the guy was not willing to bargain so I let it go, with a satisfying thought that I have enough in my collection..
From there I went to Crawford market and picked up 86 wooden beads that I plan to make an exotic belt..
After this I came to Fort met Subhash took back the Nikon D70 as I have no camera after I give the Nikon F100 for servicing to Mr Plahha..
I will be using the D70 again after almost a month and a half.. I returned home dog tired at 3 pm showered had lunch and have come to work.. Saif my younger son handles the shop in my absence..
Tags: chor bazar[x], kamatipura[x], nikon d70[x], samiya[x], subash[x]
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A Light and a Lamp – 59 views
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Divine Thought For The Day – 79 viewsA wall hanging at a shop in Khar..
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Shree Ganesha Nama – 37 viewsThis is a painting cum collage , with Sanskrit Shlokas, artistically done by Arti Malik , this hangs in the foyer of Mr Vipin Maliks Chartered Accountancy office in Delhi.
The artist as you must have guessed is Mr Vipin Maliks married daughter, her husband is a Malik too .
I shot this picture tweaked the wall to add some solace.
Lord Ganesha is my favorite Hindu God too.
Ganesha: The Elephant-God
Courtesty About Hinduism.
Ganesha — the elephant-deity riding a mouse — has become one of the commonest mnemonics for anything associated with Hinduism. This not only suggests the importance of Ganesha, but also shows how popular and pervasive this deity is in the minds of the masses.
The Lord of Success
The son of Shiva and Parvati, Ganesha has an elephantine countenance with a curved trunk and big ears, and a huge pot-bellied body of a human being. He is the Lord of success and destroyer of evils and obstacles. He is also worshipped as the god of education, knowledge, wisdom and wealth. In fact, Ganesha is one of the five prime Hindu deities (Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva and Durga being the other four) whose idolatry is glorified as the panchayatana puja.
Ganesh Chaturthi
The devotees of Ganesha are known as ‘Ganapatyas’, and the festival to celebrate and glorify him is called Ganesh Chaturthi.
Significance of the Ganesha Form
Ganesha’s head symbolizes the Atman or the soul, which is the ultimate supreme reality of human existence, and his human body signifies Maya or the earthly existence of human beings. The elephant head denotes wisdom and its trunk represents Om, the sound symbol of cosmic reality. In his upper right hand Ganesha holds a goad, which helps him propel mankind forward on the eternal path and remove obstacles from the way. The noose in Ganesha’s left hand is a gentle implement to capture all difficulties.
The broken tusk that Ganesha holds like a pen in his lower right hand is a symbol of sacrifice, which he broke for writing the Mahabharata. The rosary in his other hand suggests that the pursuit of knowledge should be continuous. The laddoo (sweet) he holds in his trunk indicates that one must discover the sweetness of the Atman. His fan-like ears convey that he is all ears to our petition. The snake that runs round his waist represents energy in all forms. And he is humble enough to ride the lowest of creatures, a mouse.
How Ganesha Got His Head
The story of the birth of this zoomorphic deity, as depicted in the Shiva Purana, goes like this: Once goddess Parvati, while bathing, created a boy out of the dirt of her body and assigned him the task of guarding the entrance to her bathroom. When Shiva, her husband returned, he was surprised to find a stranger denying him access, and struck off the boy’s head in rage. Parvati broke down in utter grief and to soothe her, Shiva sent out his squad (gana) to fetch the head of any sleeping being who was facing the north. The company found a sleeping elephant and brought back its severed head, which was then attached to the body of the boy. Shiva restored its life and made him the leader (pati) of his troops. Hence his name ‘Ganapati’. Shiva also bestowed a boon that people would worship him and invoke his name before undertaking any venture.
However, there’s another less popular story of his origin, found in the Brahma Vaivarta Purana: Shiva asked Parvati to observe the punyaka vrata for a year to appease Vishnu in order to have a son. When a son was born to her, all the gods and goddesses assembled to rejoice on its birth. Lord Shani, the son of Surya (Sun-God), was also present but he refused to look at the infant. Perturbed at this behaviour, Parvati asked him the reason, and Shani replied that his looking at baby would harm the newborn. However, on Parvati’s insistence when Shani eyed the baby, the child’s head was severed instantly. All the gods started to bemoan, whereupon Vishnu hurried to the bank of river Pushpabhadra and brought back the head of a young elephant, and joined it to the baby’s body, thus reviving it.
Ganesha, the Destroyer of Pride
Ganesha is also the destroyer of vanity, selfishness and pride. He is the personification of material universe in all its various magnificent manifestations. “All Hindus worship Ganesha regardless of their sectarian belief,” says D N Singh in A Study of Hinduism. “He is both the beginning of the religion and the meeting ground for all Hindus.”
Om Gaanesha Nama
courtesy
Om Vinaayakaaya nama: OmVeethabhayaaya nama:
Om Vighnaraajaaya nama: Om Gathine nama:
Om Gowriputhraaya nama: Om Shakrine nama:
Om Ganeswaraaya nama: Om Ikshuchaapadhruthe nama:
Om Skanthaagrajaaya nama: Om Shreedaaya nama:
Om Avyayaaya nama: Om Ajaaya nama: 60
Om Budhaaya nama: Om Ulpalakaraaya nama:
Om Dhakshaaya nama: Om Sreepathaye nama:
Om Adhyakshaaya nama: Om Sthuthiharshithaaya nama:
Om Dwijapriyaaya nama: 10 Om Kulaadribhedre nama:
Om Agnigarbhachithe nama: Om Jatilaaya nama:
Om Indrashriipradaaya nama: Om Kalikanmashanaasanaaya nama:
Om Vaaniipradaaya nama: Om Chandrakootamanaye nama:
Om Avyayaaya nama: Om Kaanthaaya nama:
Om Sarvasidhipradaaya nama: Om Paapahaarine nama:
Om Sarvathanayaaya nama: Om Samaahithaaya nama: 70
Om Sharvariipriyaaya nama: Om Aasrithaaya nama:
Om Sarvaathmakaaya nama: Om Sreekaraaya nama:
Om Srushtikarthre nama: Om Sowmyaaya nama:
Om Devaaya nama: 20 Om Bhakthavaanchitha daayakaaya
Om Anekaarchithaaya nama: nama:
Om Shivaaya nama: Om Shaanthaaya nama:
Om Sudhaaya nama: Om Kaivalyasukhadaaya nama:
Om Budhipriyaaya nama: Om Sachidaananthavigrahaaya nama:
Om Shaanthaaya nama: Om Jnaanine nama:
Om Brahmachaarine nama: Om Dayaayuthaaya nama:
Om Gajaananaaya nama: Om Danthaaya nama: 80
Om Dwaimaathreyaaya nama: Om Brahmadveshivivarjithaaya nama:
Om Munisthuthyaaya nama: Om Pramattadaithya bhayadaaya nama:
Om Bhakthavighna vinaasa naaya nama: 30 Om Sreekandaaya nama:
Om Ekadanthaaya nama: OmVibudheswaraaya nama:
Om Chathurbaahave nama: Om Raamaarchithaaya nama:
Om Chathuraaya nama: Om Vidhaye nama:
Om Shakthisamyuthaaya nama: Om Nagarajayajnopaveethaye nama:
Om Lambodaraaya nama: Om Sthoolakandaaya nama:
Om Shoorpakarnaaya nama: Om Swayamkarthre nama:
Om Haraye nama: Om Naamaghoshapriyaaya nama: 90
Om Brahmaviduthamaaya nama: Om Parasmai nama:
Om Kaalaaya nama: Om Sthoolathundaaya nama:
Om Grahapathaye nama: 40 Om Agranye nama:
Om Kaamine nama: Om Dheeraaya nama:
Om Somasooryaagni lochanaaya nama: Om Vaageesaaya nama:
Om Paasaangusadharaaya nama: Om Sidhidaayakaaya nama:
Om Chandaaya nama: Om Doorvaabilvapriyaaya nama:
Om Gunaatheethaaya nama: Om Avyakthamoorthaye nama:
Om Niranjanaaya nama: Om Adbhuthamoorthaye nama:
Om Akanmashaaya nama: Om Sailendrathanujothsanga Ghelanothsukamaanasaaya nama: 100
Om Swayamsthaaya nama: Om Swaalaavanya sudhaa saarajithamanmadha vigrahaaya nama:
Om Sidhaarthitha padaam bujaaya nama: Om samasthajagadaadhaaraaya nama
Om Beejapoorabalaasakthaaya nama: Om Maayine nama:
Om Varadaaya nama: Om Mooshikavaahanaaya nama:
Om Saasvathaaya nama: Om Vrushtaaya nama:
Om Kruthine nama: Om Thushtaaya nama:
Om Dwijapriyaaya nama: Om Prasannaathmane nama:
Om Sarvasidhipradaayakaaya
nama: 108
So I wish Lord Ganesha brings luck to the Vioin Malik household, that of his daughter , all those who read this too.
firoze shakir
May 2nd, 2007
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Bhajan Singer Sadhu – 31 viewsSecond class travel, is sheer fun, the tapestry of a cacophonous world, the cries outside the compartment as the train comes to a halt at a station..cccccccccchai , bbbbbbbatatawada , you cnt get away from it, beggars urchins, singers, dhabliwalas, fortunetellers, everybody s out there to make a killing..
This was a Sadhu a Ram Bhakt singing Bhajans in praise of Ram Sita and Laxman..
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A bhajan or kirtan is a Hindu devotional song, often of ancient origin. Great importance is attributed to the singing of bhajans with Bhakti, i.e. loving devotion. “Rasanam Lakshanam Bhajanam” means the act by which we feel more closer to our inner self or God, is a bhajan. Acts which are done for the God is called bhajan.
Kirtans are deeply rooted in Vedic tradition. Bhajans are often simple songs in lyrical language expressing emotions of love for the Divine, whether for a single God/Goddess, or any number of divinities. Many bhajans feature several names and aspects of the chosen deity, especially in the case of Hindu sahasranamas, which list a divinity’s 1008 names.
Traditionally, the music has been Indian classical music, which is based on ragas and tala (rhythmic beat patterns) played on the Veena (or Been), Sarangi Venu (flute), Mridanga (or Tabla); all traditional Indian instruments. The Sikh Scripture contains 31 ragas and 17 talas which form the basis for kirtan music compositions.
The groundwork for the bhajans was laid in the hymns found in Sama Veda, the third Veda in the Hindu scriptures. They are distinguished from the Sanskrit shlokas by virtue of their easy, lilting flow, their colloquial renderings and their profound appeal to the masses. Bhajans are sung in a group of devotees, with a designated lead singer. Anecdotes, episodes from the lives of Gods, preachings of saints and descriptions of gods’ glories have been the subject of bhajans. The Dhrupad style is a famous form of bhajan. Another well-known form of the bhajan is the kirtan, or, song in the Haridas tradition.
The medieval age saw devotees like Tulsidas, Surdas, Mirabai, Narottama Dasa (founder of Garan-hati style), Kabir and others composing bhajans. In the modern times, composers like Pt. V. D. Paluskar and Pt. V. N. Bhatkhande have tried to mingle Raga Sangeet or Indian classical music - which had been an exclusive domain of the elite - with bhajans, thereby democratizing the Raga tradition. Chanting of bhajans and kirtan continues to be a favorite mode of worship in the Bhakti tradition of Hinduism, a tradition often regarded as far more accessible to the average person. This popularity is also reflected in the emphasis of many different gurus on chanting.
The bhajan form has also been used in Sufi qawwali, especially by Aziz Mian
While most Hindus devoutly sing bhajan in its more traditional form, members of some movements have also experimented with the incorporation of non-Indian instruments like the guitar and interspersing Western themes like jazz. This is especially apparent in movements including significant numbers of western followers such as International Society for Krishna Consciousness.
In the local trains too you have groups of people who commute daily singing Bhajans.
Let The Music Begin!
A Cappella News
May 11th, 2007
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Jai Bajrang Bali – 49 viewsA true photographer is one who believes in the magic of his inner vision, his camera eye , who believes that he is propagating the world as he see it, populated in its worldly idosyncracies, will shoot a picture creating a powerful halo in picture that does not exist onthe subject at all.
Now pay attention to the sound of my words not on the recieving end of your ears, but on the conciousness that is beyond acoustics.. let it be captured in your mind.
This is a unusual picture of Lord Hanuman, I shot it the way I saw it, now without hurting sentiments could I have shot it better if I was a Hindu?
Ok as a Shia Muslim shooting a very important segment of Moharam on the 6th Moharam, Winter chill kissing my barefeet.( I had given up footwear for a year and half)
Me busy shooting the procession called Hazrat Qasims Zari, that moves from Bada Imambara towards Chota Imambara, very opulent traditional Nawabi juloos, displaying Old Avadhi charm,Zaris, , trailing at a snails pace , with the scions of the Nawab leading from the front, followed by Police, security at its highest level, alam bearers , little kids , holding traditional heirlooms, candlebras on heads of men, decorated elephants, camels known as Amary..with the silent Shia Muslim crowds.An awesome juloos, than all of sudden from a far I saw this little red light, I am sure no one noticed it, it was inconpicuous to the others around me all caught up in a Shia moment of solemnity.
I moved away without sounding or trying to make this over dramatic, I came towards the light that had lit up my inner viewfinder for a second.
The light Tungsten , no more red, rested on the crown of Lord Hanuman, he was in terms with his Divinty, me clay feet man, is in his mortality, I took a shot.
Moved away.., perhaps someone saw me but none commented, as an Indian I do look like a foreigner provided I dont open my mouth.
I am just unfurling my Lucknow pictures unseen since the day I shot, it, this is from my second lot of the Juloos..
So I thought you should know that a good photographer is not the one who shoots good pictures, a good photographer unmoved by his own religiosity , shoots mystical lights that become pictures that will never fade away once you see it..
Yes A good Photographer is not a Bigot .
He shoots pictures as they shoot him, driving his inner attention laying claim on his perception, demanding with a spiritual defiance to be transported to houses and hearts on the Internet.
I would have not written the crap copied from Google Search..
Wikipedia Bihar Regiment War cry Jai Bajrang Bali..
Jai Bajrang Bali is a moment lost in time seen through pictures on the emulsion of a cybernetic soul.
Yes call me a Shia Pandit .
This is my Hope and Hindutva.
I shot both the Juloos and the Monkey God.
Two sides of a Coin bearing a face of Gandhi..
while interpreting Unity in Diversity.
Live and let others Live too.
Pavan Tanay Sankat Haran, Mangal Murti Roop
Ram Lakhan Sita Sahit, Hriday Basahu Surbhup
May 7th, 2007
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Bajrangbali Temple Nakhas – 46 views
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Bajrangbali Temple Nakhas – 37 views
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Bajrangbali Temple Nakhas – 37 views
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