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Two women making offerings (puja) before dawn by the Bagmati river
Filename: 755-69.jpg
Size: 3661 x 5491 (4.9MB)
Date: 23rd January 2000
Source: WorldInPrint
Credit: Don Smith/Robert Harding
© Robert Harding 2008 - All Rights Reserved
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Two women making offerings (puja) before dawn by the Bagmati river
Two women making offerings (puja) before dawn by the Bagmati river, outside the Shiva temple during the Hindu festival of Shivaratri, Pashupatinath, Kathmandu, Nepal, Asia
Robert Harding Picture Library provides high quality travel, nature, wildlife & environmental photos
Media ID 1179760
© Robert Harding 2008 - All Rights Reserved
Celebrating Festival Festivity Hindu Hinduism Hold Holding Kathmandu Nepal Nepalese Offering Pashupatinath Puja Shivaratri Spiritualism
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures the essence of devotion and spirituality as two women engage in puja, a sacred ritual, before dawn by the serene Bagmati river. The image showcases the vibrant celebration taking place outside the Shiva temple during the Hindu festival of Shivaratri in Kathmandu, Nepal. As night gives way to morning, these women stand illuminated against the backdrop of a contemporary Asian capital. Holding offerings with reverence and adorned in colorful attire, they embody the rich customs and traditions deeply rooted in Hinduism. Their devout expressions reflect their unwavering faith and connection to something greater than themselves. The atmosphere is filled with festivity as people gather to partake in this religious event. The photograph's vertical composition allows us to fully immerse ourselves in this spiritual moment while also highlighting the beauty of Nepal's landscape. Don Smith/Robert Harding masterfully captures not only an extraordinary travel destination but also a profound cultural experience that resonates beyond borders. Through his lens, we are transported into a world where religion intertwines seamlessly with daily life, reminding us of humanity's universal quest for meaning and transcendence. This remarkable print serves as a visual testament to both Nepal's deep-rooted spirituality and Don Smith/Robert Harding's exceptional talent for capturing moments that evoke emotion and inspire contemplation.
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