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With love for Parbati


With love for Parbati
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Copyright: gloria williams (touristdidi) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 881 W: 0 N: 1323] (6469)
Genre: People
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2003-10-15
Categories: Event
Camera: Olympus 5050
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-03-13 7:53
Viewed: 600
Points: 4
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
On a farm high up in the Himalayas, Josie is putting a tika on the forehead of her daughter Parbati. Dassain is being celebrated all over Nepal on this day. All Hindus (and many others) celebrate the Hindu Goddess, Durga's victory over the demons. This is the one time in the year, when even the poorest should celebrate with a feast, new clothes, and tikas. Family members arrive from far away to celebrate together. If you can have even one bite of goat, and wear your "best" clothes no matter how poor you are, it is a celebration none the less. I cannot tell you how much these people touched my heart with their kindness to me a stranger, sharing all they have.
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  • Alba Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 537 W: 0 N: 206] (2760)
  • [2007-03-13 9:02]

Hi Gloria,
Nice scene and gesture that illustrates very well your note!
Mary

Hi Gloria,
Very nice composition, sharp and colours.
Thanks for your sending / sharing.
Best wishes,
Haluk

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