Vedic India
The sacred thread ceremony marks for the Hindu boy the time when he is ritually admitted to the study of the holy heritage of his people. The sacred thread is an important marker of knowledge, especially Vedic knowledge. As a symbol of initiation of young Brahmin, Kshatriya and Vaishya into studentship, this ceremony is in practice to date. Initially meant for boys & girls, later, it was limited to boys. The images are created to mark this stage of life. They are created in UK, in a studio, using a combination of natural and artificial lights and handprinted canvas backdrop to depict those Indian traditional homes.
Pranali Patil, United Kingdom, Reading
