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sweets for you on DEEPAWALI


sweets for you on DEEPAWALI
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Copyright: pankaj bajpai (pankajbajpai) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 146 W: 15 N: 99] (797)
Genre: People
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-10-21
Categories: Food
Camera: Finepix S7000
Exposure: f/3.6, 30 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2006-10-20 23:51
Viewed: 834
Favorites: 1 [view]
Points: 24
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Deepawali or Diwali, the biggest of all Hindu festivals, is festival of lights symbolising the victory of righteousness and the lifting of spiritual darkness.

The word 'Deepawali' literally means rows of diyas (clay lamps). A family festival, it is celebrated 20 days after Dussehra, on the 13th day of the dark fortnight of the month of Asvin (October-November)


This festival commemorates Lord Rama's return to his kingdom Ayodhya after completing his 14-year exile. Twinkling oil lamps or diyas light up every home and firework displays are common all across the country. The Goddess Lakshmi (consort of Vishnu), who is the symbol of wealth and prosperity, is also worshipped on this day.

This festive occasion also marks the beginning of the Hindu New Year and Lord Ganesha, the elephant-headed god, the symbol of auspiciousness and wisdom, is also worshipped in most Hindu homes on this day.

Another view is that Deepawali is meant to celebrate the destruction of the arrogant tyrant Bali at the hands of Vishnu when the latter appeared in his Vamana (dwarf) avatar. The occasion of Deepawali sees the spring-cleaning and whitewashing of houses; decorative designs or rangolis are painted on floors and walls. New clothes are bought and family members and relatives gather together to offer prayers, distribute sweets and to light up their homes. In West Bengal, the Deepawali festival is celebrated as Kali Puja and Kali, Shiva's consort, is worshipped.

WISH YOU ALL A VERY HAPPY DEEPAWALI
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Greetings from Pakistan. Great and mouth watering picture with Ladoo, Barfi, Kajoo Qatli and Rus Gula's. I like the colors and the tempting composition. Greetings to all Hindu friends on the occassion of Diwali.

Hello,
Very succeeded. Simple and effective composition. Beautiful colors. Beautiful work on the blur.
Stéphane

Hi Pankaj,
This is great, the food looks beautiful. I really like the colours in this shot and the focus point.
Hope you had a great Deepawali!
Thanks,
b.

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  • Ratna Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 221 W: 68 N: 204] (1231)
  • [2006-11-03 19:41]

Hi Pankaj.
Great focus and blur on BG. Wish I could taste it =)
Thanks for sharing.
Ratna

I am hungry looking at the sweets. I got some at the internet, and my hotel, yum, yum!

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  • Alita Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor [C: 157 W: 29 N: 0] (917)
  • [2006-11-09 8:49]

Hi Pankaj,
very good light effect!
nice composition and colors! It looks so tasty!
thanks for sharing :)
cheers!

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  • fff Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 608 W: 0 N: 40] (2702)
  • [2006-11-10 12:51]

very intersting and testy i am after dinner

une invitation à la gourmandise...
Marie

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  • crazy Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 132 W: 0 N: 38] (343)
  • [2006-12-14 10:56]

Heeyyy they are look so delicious.
Can I take one of each ? :))

Very nice colours and good composition.
Well done.

fatma

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  • kapil Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 102 W: 45 N: 67] (500)
  • [2007-01-16 21:55]

Very nice glowing effect.. I have really started missing sweets after seeing them..

ohhhhh, I love Indian food! Wonderful shot, great POV and I like the soft lighting and effects. The colors are rich and I like the metal bowls used to reflect some of those colros. Delicious!
-Lara

Namaste!

Shukran for such a lovely photo and your very interesting notes about your festival. Does this photo come with recipes??? I love to cook Indian food but havent attempted any of these. Bravo to the chef in your family!

Your use of soft focus is great and the colors are so vibrant, keep up your good work!

Sophia

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