For a holi dip

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By: Subir Basak
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Photographer	Subir Basak {Karma:319}
Project	N/A	Camera Model	sonydsch9
Categories	People	Film Format	Digital JPEG High
Portfolio		Lens	36-432mm
Uploaded	5/21/2009	Film / Memory Type	digital
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Views	439	Shutter
Favorites	1	Aperture	f/
Critiques	18	Rating	6.89 / 9 Ratings
Location	City - gangasagar State - WEST BENGAL Country - India
About	shot it at Gangasagar fair, Gangasagar Mela is the largest fair celebrated in West Bengal. This fair is held where the Ganga and the Bay of Bengal form a nexus. Hence the name Gangasagar Mela. The river Ganga which originates in the Gangotri glacier in the snow clad Himalayas, descends down the mountains, reaches the plains at Haridwar, flows through ancient pilgrimage sites such as Benares and Prayag, and drains into the Bay of Bengal. Sagar Island, at the mouth of the river Hooghly in Bengal where the Ganga breaks up into hundreds of streams, and drains into the sea, is honored as a pilgrimage site. A dip in the ocean, where the Ganga drains into the sea is considered to be of great religious significance particularly on the Makara Sankranti day when the sun makes a transition to Capricorn from Sagittarius and this town becomes home to vast fairs, drawing visitors and recluses from all over the state. There is a common belief among the locals that the girls who take the holy dip get handsome grooms and the boys get beautiful brides. When they are done with the ritual obligations, they head towards the Kapilmuni Temple situated nearby, to worship the deity as a mark of respect. For more photos like this one.click MY SITE subirbasak.orgfree.com.....

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joão chaves {K:4140} 3/11/2010

BEAUTIFULL GALLERY... CONGRATULATIONS

mousa Jubran

{K:5780} 7/9/2009

Beautiful image.
Gave the picture angle. I enjoyed seeing the picture.
Greetings to you, accept the best friend
Musa

Rajesh Bhattacharjee {K:3647} 5/28/2009

excellent shot. the very best among the shots I have seen today. reminds me of a Art wolfe shot taken in benaras. it's amazing how you focussed so well in the lamp. 7++++++

samiran paul {K:499} 5/27/2009

daroon composition
regards

majid masood {K:6931} 5/23/2009

Great photo, nice composition, all other aspects are well considered well done.

Subir Basak {K:319} 5/22/2009

hi Ron..
thanks for your comments..Its simple a straight shot..no photoshoped..best wishes

veri sanovri {K:313} 5/22/2009

great.. capture, the story of behind this pic is very big...
congrag.. man...

Subhranil Das {K:6869} 5/22/2009

fantastic exposed...fabulous composition.daarun shot.

vehbi dileksiz

{K:37355} 5/22/2009

"perfect" work...Congratulations Subir...regards...vehbi...

ron shufflebarger

{K:557} 5/22/2009

I can't tell if the candle/lamp is photoshoped in or you were able to get it. Outstanding image, makes my heart soar. I actually prefer it without the lamp, my eyes keeping coming back to it and I want to go through the bather and onto the sun-outstanding---------ron s.

Ali dewchi {K:15992} 5/21/2009

Excellent work and color
regards
Ali