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Puja in a Hindu temple
Filename: 971_07_IN340424B.jpg
Size: 3744 x 5616 (12.5MB)
Date: 17th March 2010
Source: Universal Images Group (UIG)
Credit: Ref:340
City: Haridwar
County: Uttarhakand
Country: India
© Godong/UIG
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Puja in a Hindu temple
Puja in a Hindu temple, offerings
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Media ID 9607303
© Godong/UIG
Brahmin Ceremony Hindu Hinduism India Main Offering Puja
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this print captured by Philippe Lissac from Universal Images Group (UIG), we are transported into the heart of a Hindu temple in India, where a profound spiritual ceremony is taking place. The image beautifully portrays the essence of Puja, an integral part of Hinduism that involves making offerings to deities as an act of devotion and seeking blessings. The vibrant colors adorning the temple walls create a mesmerizing backdrop for this sacred ritual. A Brahmin priest, dressed in traditional attire, stands at the center with utmost reverence and concentration. His hands gracefully hold various symbolic items used during Puja, while his eyes reflect deep faith and spirituality. Surrounded by flickering oil lamps and fragrant flowers, the scene exudes tranquility and serenity. The meticulous arrangement of fruits, sweets, incense sticks, and other offerings symbolizes gratitude towards the divine forces believed to reside within these hallowed walls. As we observe this moment frozen in time through Lissac's lens, we can almost feel the palpable energy emanating from each participant present. This photograph serves as a powerful reminder of how religion intertwines with daily life in India – where ancient traditions continue to thrive amidst modernity. Through this remarkable visual narrative captured by Lissac's keen eye for detail and composition, viewers are invited to immerse themselves in the rich tapestry of Indian culture and witness firsthand the unwavering devotion expressed through Puja ceremonies within Hindu temples.
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