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Same day and place ☝️, conclusion of 9-day "riksamhitaa yaaga": offerings to #fire while chanting "rig veda" (ancient #Hindu scripture).
Superb ambience—colors, smell, sounds, objects—followed by heavenly food.
PS: Zoom in to #3. Video 👇
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Machinery, J. Alex Swift Ltd, sock manufacturers, Hathern (Charnwood, Leicestershire), June 2024
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An exquisite centuries-old bronze replica of Udupi #Krishna. This idol belongs to Sosale Vyasaraja Matha located near #Mysore #India.
(Picture taken in #Udupi in May 2025 by someone else. I cropped and cleaned it up with permission.)
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Jan. 18, 2026: First day of Shirooru Matha's "paryaaya", which is their turn to offer and manage services at Krishna Matha in #Udupi #India.
1: Main entrance decked with veggies, fruits, flowers, lights
2: Closeup of #1
3: Chandeliers at back entrance
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In die Waschmaschinentrommel geschaut :-)
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Angel(s) wanted. 🪽🎄
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Jan 27: Service of Shree Kaniyooru Matha, at Pajaka Kshetra near #Udupi #India. The main deity is "yogaa narasimha".
1, 2: Before and after decorations: "alankaara pooje"
3: Closeup, some decorations removed
4: After final service: "mahaa pooje"
#ama
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Lucky to have been around this object at just the right time to capture the many layers of shelves, reflections, and shadows. 🪞
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Why the #pretzel—baked worldwide—is shaped the way it is, according to the Wiesender Bakery.
In short: it symbolizes folded arms for prayer.
PS: This is a picture I took today of a wall poster.
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