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WISH

| Subhash

This is one the pictures taken when a group of family and friends visiting The Taj Mahal were posing for the group picture. They were somewhere from Europe I believe. It is always such a fun to travel in groups – so much of fun and frolic.

The picture is so powerful in itself as it depicts love, warmth and passion, you are simply mesmerised by the view of the Taj. That is why we say in India “Wah Taj!” meaning Wow Taj!

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Foreigners dressed and draped in Indian attire(Saree)
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Loved the man at the right, he was so happy….

Wish that there is more love and peace in the world.

Wish unity in diversity and cultural diversity and cultural fusion.

Wish for peace to freely travel across the world.

Wish for equality and respect among all – beyond race, religion and dialects.

Wish for freedom to choose what to wear in any part of the world.

I could notice the joy and pride they took in the Indian dress and were so happy. Makes you feel more proud and elated whenever you see such wonderful people around you.

Love you all and stay blessed 🙂 Lots of kisses and a big HUG.

Posted in response to the WPC Wish

AGAINST ALL ODDS

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These puppies were crying when I found them,  Mumma has chosen a safe place for them – a place from where they could not come out. After all it’s a cruel world and a jungle out there, even the animals are also so sensitive to protect them.

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The pups say “Against all odds”  we will rise up and fight and conquer the world – so much hope and adventure on their little eyes which I can read.

REPURPOSE FOR FAITH – HANGING LEMON AND CHILLI

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This bunch can be found hanging at the entrance of almost any size or value of establishment – from small to large sized business venture, be it a shopping mall or a juice vendor or an auto rickshaw or a Volvo or Audi to the entrance of home. People hang lemon and chilli to avoid any mishappening, evil eye or omen. It protects ones from these and at the same time brings fortune and prosperity. So these are reused for a purpose altogether different from what it is meant for.

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Legend has various reasons behind hanging these:

  1. The cotton thread is pierced through the lemon and chillies. So scientifically the thread would absorb them and vaporise it which is considered good for inhaling.
  2. Tradition has it that it was used to tie on bullock carts when people used to travel. In case of a poisonous bite (like from a snake) it was used to detect whether the bite was poisonous by putting a pinch of both as the tongue wont be able to differentiate between the sour and chilly taste, however this is still very widespread and albeit for not this reason of course and hope no one has to use it for this reason.
  3. There is a lot of magic and charm associated with lemon and chillies across India.
  4. To keep away Goddess Alakshmi as she is sign of poverty and misery(she is the sister of Goddess Lakshmi – synonymous with wealth and prosperity), it is believed that Goddess Alakshmi likes the sour and chilli flavor and since it is hung at the outside she would satisfy herself and return from the gate.

There are many vendors who start early morning with a bucket full of these lemon and chilli strings, they have tie up with shops and vendors whom they supply it on a daily basis.You will also find them selling on the street to the drivers of various commercial transports.

Whatever be the reason hope it satisfies the purpose of protecting people and prospering their business, after all there is faith and belief that is all behind it which is driving these tradition.

Would love to hear what faith or belief is very prevalant around you, love you all and stay blessed. Hari Om 🙂

FLOWER OF THE DAY – GRACE WITH ITS PRESENCE – JAN 24, 2016

| Subhash

There are for sure certain things around us which make their presence felt and make the environment special for you, basically they bring grace along with them.

One of them certainly is the lotus flower and it certainly enlightens and lift’s up the mood of the place with it’s sheer presence, just check the picture as it speaks for itself. Graceful indeed. Also love the contrast of the picture.

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Wish you will like it and love it.

Have a good day ahead and stay blessed. Hari Om 🙂

AMBIENCE

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I am sure you must be having a wonderful weekend and a great day. This is my entry towards the WPC photo challenge Ambience.

These galleries have a lot of story wrapped inside them which lies untold over the history of time.

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Belonging to the Mughal era this is one of the areas inside Taj Mahal.

Hope you will like the ambience it offers, have a good day ahead and enjoy your Sunday…

Hari Om 🙂