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Flower offering during Hindu prayer, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India, Asia
Filename: 809-5166.jpg
Size: 5616 x 3744 (3.9MB)
Date: 19th April 2012
Source: WorldInPrint
Credit: Godong/Robert Harding
Source: www.robertharding.com
City: Mathura
County: Uttar Pradesh
Country: India
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Flower offering during Hindu prayer, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India, Asia
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Dedication Differential Focus Foreground Focus Fragility Hindu Holding Human Hand Indian Culture Mathura Pink Prayer Praying Religious Offering Stereotypical Stereotypically Indian Traditional Ceremony Traditionally Indian Typically Indian Unrecognisable Person Uttar Pradesh Flower Heads
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print by Philippe Lissac captures the essence of a Hindu prayer ceremony in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India. The image showcases a close-up view of an unrecognizable person's hand holding a vibrant array of flower heads - pink, red, and yellow - symbolizing fragility and beauty. With the focus on the foreground, we are drawn into this traditional ceremony where prayers and offerings are made with utmost dedication. Mathura is renowned for its rich Indian culture and traditions, making it an ideal travel destination for those seeking to immerse themselves in authentic experiences. This photograph beautifully portrays one aspect of Indian spirituality as flowers play a significant role in Hindu rituals. The colors depicted in this image evoke a sense of vibrancy and joy that is often associated with Indian celebrations. The differential focus adds depth to the composition, emphasizing the delicate nature of both the flowers and the act of praying. As we admire this photograph, we can't help but appreciate how it encapsulates stereotypical yet deeply meaningful elements of traditional Indian culture. It serves as a reminder that even though cultures may have stereotypes attached to them, they also hold profound beauty worth exploring. Philippe Lissac's skillful photography transports us to Mathura during this sacred moment when devotion takes center stage amidst colorful petals.
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