Friday, February 12, 2010

Maha Shivaratri



(Night of Shiva or "Great Night of Shiva") The festival is principally celebrated by offerings of Bael (Bilva) leaves to the Lord Shiva, all day fasting and an all night long vigil. Festival is celebrated with devotion and religious fervor on the moonless 14th night of the new moon in the Hindu month of Phalgun. Devotees observe fast all through the day and night of Shivaratri in honor of Lord Shiva and pay a visit to Shiva temples.



Ritual bath of Shiva Lingam with milk, water, honey etc is also performed by the devotees as a part of the tradition. Many believe that Shivaratri Festival marks the wedding day of Lord Shiva and Parvati. However, according to some legends, it was on the auspicious night of Shivaratri that Lord Shiva performed the ‘Tandava’, the dance of the primal creation, preservation and destruction.Ganga is traditionally used as an offering for Lord Shiva and his followers.

Friday, January 8, 2010

Wordless



Such social issues are much talked and worked but still they exist and it hurts. Forced to work and earn for livelihood, losing their basic human rights. Child labor,poverty and illiteracy are like a disease to the society.

Friday, January 1, 2010

Monday, December 28, 2009

Me, Myself and I



The world around is so colorful and I am still B & W. Photography is more than just a hobby for me. It is a way to express my feelings and my thoughts.

Friday, December 25, 2009

Merry Christmas



WISH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A GREAT YEAR AHEAD...