Legator of Darkness

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An oil lamp is an object used to produce light continuously for a period of time using an oil-based fuel source. The use of oil lamps began thousands of years ago and is continued to this day, although not commonly anymore. Often associated with stories about genies, fictional creatures who live in oil lamps.
Oil lamps are a form of lighting, and were used as an alternative to candles before the use of electric lights. Starting in 1780 the Argand lamp quickly replaced other oil lamps still in their basic ancient form. These were, in turn, replaced by the kerosene lamp in about 1850. In small towns and rural areas these continued in use well into the 20th century, until such areas were finally electrified, and light bulbs could be used for lighting.
The lamps is kept on during the night and one's house is cleaned, both done in order to make the goddess Lakshmi feel welcome. Firecrackers are burst because it is believed that it drives away evil spirits.

"Mankind errs here
By folly, darkening knowledge. But, for whom


That darkness of the soul is chased by Light (of the Lord),
Splendid and clear shines manifest the Truth
As if a Sun of Wisdom sprang to shed
Its beams of dawn. Him mediating still,
Him seeking, with Him blended, stayed on Him,
The souls illuminated take that road
Which hath no turning back—their sins flung off
By strength of faith. Who will, may have this Light;
Who hath it, sees."—Bhagavad-Gita, Ch: V, Lines 50-60

Sunset Under the Hut

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Sunset under the Hut

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That beautiful picture was taken from Orchha, Madhya Pradesh INDIA. 

The farmers use to make this kind of Hut to dry some special plants, so the plants can be protected from Aunts and many small insects. Some farmers use to have little shadow for resting when the sun is burning. I

 took this picture from one of my friend's land, his father is farmer, and uses to make this kind of thing.

The Independence Day

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The Independence parade of a primary MAYA school. The day most of the children are happy in India. Actually the day of independence, they don't have to study at all, they have an opportunity to visit their town, with their friend, no any scolding, and have some sweet in the end of the parade. 

Of-course in some point they have to hang the flag etc. but i think it's a pleasure, i remember when i was child.

A poor child standing on the right - The child standing on the right doesn't go to school, may his parents can't afford, therefor he is standing still under in depend.   

The great Architecture Baron George Haussmann

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Paris is very famous for their historical culture and their Art. Paris Architect is one of them, it's very famous for different  and unique. All the architect till the end of 19th century were design by Mr. Baron George Haussmann.

And of-course the river (La seine) in Paris, you will see in every ten kilometers. Visiting one day in Paris you may cross that river more then 6-7 time some in a day, while walking, some time with the metro, even sometime you go under while you are in the train.

Paris Architect and (La Seine) the river Seine are very beautiful things.

Paris Love Lock Bridge

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Paris love lock Bridge is something very well known in France and Europe. More then 15 thousand people walk on it everyday and thousand of Parisienne come to make picnic on it. 

 Many  couples have been coming here from all over the world to show their undying love.

They do it by placing a lock with their names written on it on one of the fences and then throw the key into the river. I liked the whole concept except the fact that you have to throw your key into the river. Mainly, because I didn’t want to pollute the river and secondly, I didn’t want to get arrested for what is essentially littering.

I’m not sure if the Parisian police plan on continuing to cut down the locks – they’ve done it in the past but they don’t seem to be cracking down on it. There are multiple street vendors selling locks on and around the bridge. And now there are two bridges in Paris covered with these locks. But be careful which bridge you choose: one is for your committed love and the other, Pont de l’Archevêché, is for your lover.

Under open sky

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The open courtyard under the sky-

These small huts and rooms are just for the day, the rest pass under the sky on this beautiful courtyard.

A big family, three brothers with their wives and children live in this house with some animals. The Courtyard paints twice in a week so that it become a mat for the family, they can use courtyard as a mat.

The tree is growing as a roof of the courtyard, and also use as a pole to hang string of clothes, small beds to lay down and color full ventilator. And the washroom just in front with a small plastique box. 

The picture was taken from Niwari, Madhya Pradesh, India. I was Passing by motorbike and i captured in my Nikon D80.  

Indian Clarinet

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The Ganesha festival in Paris is a great occasion for all Indians & Srilankans people to show their culture and beauty. The temple invite all kind of traditional music, musicians from India & Srilanka. Indian Clarinet is very well known in the south of India and Srilanka as well. The Clarinet got the first place in Hindu celebration whether it's a ceremony, wedding or Festival.

In the festival of Ganesha in Paris, France there are more then 15 people just for plying Clarinets, making some wonderful rhythm all together.  

Faith and determination can make you do anything

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The young man Suresh is holding wood stand which called நில் in Tamil. The stand is prepared with flowers and color tissue to make some decoration around the Birthday of lord Ganesha. Those young people are celebrating birthday of Ganesha by dancing during the festival parade which is more then 7hours.

It's something very difficult for a common man holding this stand during the parade but the faith & determination help them doing it.    

Suffering for bless

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The young boy Mukesh holding the stand since 5hours, and have to continue for 3 hour more. This is something very hard even for a man but Mukesh continue doing it. Is it obligation for him to carry it or he wants to do it ? Every year people ask something to lord Ganesha and in the exchange they do many different different things. Mukesh is one of them, will continue for his victory.   

An occasion to show culture

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That was great occasion for all Indians people to show up their tradition, the picture is from on of them.
Normally people don't ware these kind of clothes and jewels in Paris, France, think that they look stupid but the festival give them right to ware all those traditional clothes and jewels. The girl was standing with her family in the place of festival. When i saw her first i thought… i am in India but slowly slowly i realized that it's a occasion of Ganesha festival.

Coconut blast

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The coconut blasting is an amazing thing which pass every year in Paris, France. Everybody is throwing everything, looks like a festival of coconut. Actually it's a famous festival of lord Ganesha.

Each year people ask things to Ganesha and when they achieve whatever they ask, they offer hundred, thousand even ten thousand coconuts to lord Ganesha.

This picture is one of them, on the left there is a big pile of coconuts and people taking throwing on the flour. People are scared even i was scared of braking my camera but thanks to Ganesha it didn't happen. Things are moving so fast and therefor i got wonderful picture of it.

Again Coconut blast

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Again blasting of thousand coconuts. You may wondering what do they do after with all those coconuts ? I explain you here; There is a municipal lorry and workers behind who continue among the festival to collect all the coconuts and to clean the street immediately because of the traffic. All the coconuts go in the rubbish bin some some people take some of them as a sweet from lord Ganesha but 98% of them go in the rubbish.     

The spirit

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The man is a Devotee of god Ganesha, people say that the man is having a spirit of lord Ganesha.

People also say that he is suffering to erase his own sins. We don't know the reality, what ever i found out, the man is so tired of holding this heavy thing on his solder during eight hours plus dancing whole day, i think, he lost him self, he doesn't  know whatever he is doing. He is falling, he doesn't care who is around, he …. he just doesn't know where is he…….

Please write down your opinion   

Long View of White Mountain

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The great highest mountain of europe White mountain. Mont Blanc or Monte Bianco both meaning "White Mountain", is the highest mountain in the Alps and the European Union. It rises 4,810 m (15,781 ft) above sea level and is ranked 11th in the world in topographic prominence. It is also sometimes known as La Dame blanche (French for "the White Lady") or Il Bianco (Italian for "the White One").

The mountain lies in a range called the Graian Alps, between the regions of Aosta Valley, Italy, and Haute-Savoie, France. The location of the summit is on the watershed line between the valleys of Ferret and Veny in Italy and the valleys of Montjoie Valley and Arve Valley in France. The Mont Blanc massif is popular for mountaineering, hiking, skiing, and snowboarding.

The picture was taken from Annecy, the White mountain is just ahead on the top.

Reflection of White mountains

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The great highest mountain of europe White mountain. Mont Blanc or Monte Bianco both meaning "White Mountain", is the highest mountain in the Alps and the European Union. It rises 4,810 m (15,781 ft) above sea level and is ranked 11th in the world in topographic prominence. It is also sometimes known as La Dame blanche (French for "the White Lady") or Il Bianco (Italian for "the White One").

The mountain lies in a range called the Graian Alps, between the regions of Aosta Valley, Italy, and Haute-Savoie, France. The location of the summit is on the watershed line between the valleys of Ferret and Veny in Italy and the valleys of Montjoie Valley and Arve Valley in France. The Mont Blanc massif is popular for mountaineering, hiking, skiing, and snowboarding.

The picture was taken from Annecy. around the Annecy there are many Alps, from on of them i got this view. There was a small lake just in front of the mountain, thanks to lake i got wonderful picture.