@smurthys@hachyderm.ioHindu Friday tradition celebrates Lakshmee, goddess of prosperity (the seated idol with flowers around in the picture). And, where there is Lakshmee there is Naaraayana (the portrait); with Naaraayana is Hanuma (the bronze bell). Silver "aarathi" lamps with ghee-soaked wicks in the middle.
Vibes. ✨
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@henrikmillinge@fikaverse.clubMan må håbe, de hurtigt får lŸst det udluftningsproblem. På kasernen i Gothersgade, burde det være muligt hurtigt at lŸse, i og med at de bor i midlertidige barakker. #livgarden #arbejdsmiljø #traditioner
@chris@mstdn.chrisalemany.caIf the only thing that makes a "Ferrari" a “Ferrari" is the sound... then why the heck have we been impressed at its speed, its agility, its style, its accoutrements, its handling, and its engineering all these years?
If being an electric “breaks" that because it doesn't "sound right" then I think, perhaps, you may be missing the boat...
I'm actually disappointed they tried to 'replicate' a 'sound' from the mechanics inside... because the blinding speed, relentless torque, and absolutely insane engineering all in a *nearly silent* vehicle, should have been part of the charm and wonder.
But some people just gotta have that roar. I get it... but.. also... some things do have to end and we will all be better off for it.
Though really, we'd be much better off on public transit and/or a bike or our own two feet but i digress.
#ferrari #Luce #PopeLeo #Italy #tradition
@smurthys@hachyderm.ioToday, the 4th day of Shraawana month in the Hindu lunar calendar, is Naaga Chathurthi; tomorrow Naaga Panchami. Both days honor serpents (and snakes) with prayers made to the lord of serpents.🐍
In some traditions, women visit brothers on Panchami and get presents.🎁
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@smurthys@hachyderm.ioGot this just now at Krishna Matha #Udupi #India.
Traditionally, this is an invitation from the paryaaya Swamiji to receive "prasaada" along with the main meal.
#tradition #blessing
@smurthys@hachyderm.ioMany in South India dedicate Saturdays to Lord Shreeniwaasa (aka Wenkataesha). They offer special prayers to him at home, visit his temple, sing his praise, take his "prasaada" (blessings).
Alt text has a brief of what's in this picture (taken May 11, 2026 #Bengaluru).
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@smurthys@hachyderm.ioToday is the start of "chaathurmaasa" in the Hindu luni-solar calendar. It's a 4-month period with prescriptions and proscriptions on food to be eaten and rituals to be performed.
On the first day, in addition to fasting, some Waishnawa sects have a tradition of branding their body ("mudraadhaarane") with icons of Wishnu's chakra (disc) and shankha (conch) to show their commitment to the faith:
1. Preparing branding "irons" (at Puthige Matha)
2. Branding a devotee (at Krishna Matha)
3. Chakra (disc) on right arm (a few hours after branding)
4. Shankha (conch) on left arm
Video 👇
#Hindu #tradition #branding #ritual #India
@smurthys@hachyderm.ioA welcome mat for the new baby and the mom. The two will be seated here for a brief ritual before entering the home for the first time.
(May 11, 2026 #Bengaluru)
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@smurthys@hachyderm.ioThreshold symbols in #Udupi (and elsewhere) #India: simple and elaborate versions, both shown as they appear from inside a home. The triangular parts invite in Lakshmee, goddess of prosperity (to place her feet there). The vertical lines prohibit entry to evil.
#art #symbolism #tradition #kolam #rangoli #Hindu
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