This is a small ritual, where after doing the puja, priests throw the Prasad from a building towards the devotees. People catch the Prasad (cooked rice) with their saree, gamchha, or anything they have. I wanted to show the feeling of the people who were collecting the Prasad.
Annakut is a ritual in Bengal , a part of India where on the auspicious day of Govardhan Puja , after offering the Rice to Lord Krishna it is spread over the devotees.
This was a memorable moment for me , captured at Masaimara National Reserve, Kenya .I was observing the movement of the cheetah since morning. At around 1 pm she targeted an Impala standing alone in the forest. She was moving very silently . I was keeping my focus on the cheetah with animal eye tracking. Suddenly it started to chase the impala. All on a sudden the Impala jumped in the air to escape. The cheetah was also started to jump to grasp the Impala. At that moment I triggered in burst mode and captured this moment.
A Purple Heron is pulling out a Smooth Scaled Water snake in flight with all the effort. This image was photographed at MANGALAJODI wetland area in ODISHA, INDIA.
Melodies of life
Description: While the world around him goes about its business ...looked like he was listening to favorite song from his youth reminiscing days gone by or may be talking to his grandchild
Dive Out - The ghats of Varanasi are usually full of activity. But during one of my photowalks I was able to isolate this moment where I captured this man leaping into the water, while his clothing was left out to dry. I was waiting for a moment this unique and wasted no time freezing it through my camera.
Mangalajodi is a paradise for birds lover. Black headed Ibis such a bird which can be found in abundand at Mangalajodi, Odhisa. This bird is labourous and always try hard to find its food. This was such a moment when this ibis was struggling to engulf a whole living snake. Captured the amazing moment without thinking twice.
Place : Mangalajodi, Odhisa, India
We have grey langurs here with one jumping from the tree and one getting down from a rock with another staring at another direction. I had underexposed the image to get the rim light effect and thought black & white will go well with this one
Into the fogg a stranger is walking on the railway platform, mist and water particles on the ground creates a dreamy & cinematic composition for the scene
The relationship between a grey heron and a frog is one of predator and prey. Grey herons are opportunistic hunters that feed on a variety of small animals found in or near water, including frogs.
Frogs are commonly found in wetland habitats, ponds, and marshes, which are also favored hunting grounds for grey herons. When hunting for prey, grey herons use their long legs to wade through shallow water and their sharp bills to strike at small animals, including frogs.
This interaction demonstrates the role of predators like the grey heron in regulating the populations of prey species such as frogs within ecosystems. It's a fundamental aspect of the food web and helps maintain ecological balance.
Place: Mangalajodi, OIdhisa, India
Two bulls or cows are first attached to a wooden frame or a moi — that is how the race gets its name. Two such pairs compete against each other in a race. Each pair is controlled by a jowal dhora or trainer.
Kolkata, popularly known as the city of joy, has amongst its vibrant culture the street barbers. Their numbers have drastically declined because of other luxurious and expensive options throughout the city. These barbers cover their roof of operating space with plastic sheets to cover from the sun/ rain. Many are often seen sitting on a small stool on the roads itself. This category of barbers aren't static. They roam around various places carrying a small toolkit bag searching for clients. Kolkata has options for every section of the society — be it rich or poor!
Our India is an agriculture based country. Most of the rural part of India agriculture is the main source of income. And here paddy is the main grain. After cultivating the golden paddy it needs to boil and dry to maintain moisture level and preserve. This boil, dry and preservation process is done in several rice mills.After boiling workers dry it on a big ground for 3 to 4 days. And during this drying process workers create many lines and patterns on the ground by this golden paddy. Here are some of these beautiful moments of lines and patterns creations.
Jewel bugs undergo incomplete metamorphosis (hemimetaboly) and do not possess larval and pupal stages. Instead the adults develop from several stages (instars) of nymphs (usually five) through successive moltings (ecdysis).
The image was taken from my window. I everyday used to watch the lizard resting and moving on the tree. This morning I saw a small fly was disturbing the lizard for a long time. I waited to see what could happen at last. The lizard was trying to keep it away with its tail, but after almost 2hours the lizard caught the fly and made its breakfast.
After heavily being scolded by her Mom, this little cute was caught in my eyes with all her tears that rolled down her cheeks, her swollen lips like molten Pearls.
Thick-billed Flowerpecker (Dicaeum agile) is one of the tiny bird in flowerpecker group. This species is about 10 cm long. This species is found in across tropical southern Asis. They feed mainly on berries, nectar but sometimes take insects.
They are mainly seen in the tops of trees in forests. They are found in dense lowland forests. They made their nest at about 10 -12 meters high on a thin branch. Both male and female participate in nest building. The usual clutch is about 3 eggs. The incubation period is around 13 days and the chick takes around 18 days to fledge.
The picture was taken at West Bengal, Durgapur, Garh Jungle on 3rd April 2023.
Canon 90D. Tamron 150-600mm G2.
Jacobin cuckoo or pied crested cuckoo is a seasonal bird. This bird comes during the rainy season. So this bird is also called Monsoon Migrate. They eat insects, including hairy caterpillars. They hunt caterpillars or insects from nearby land. Pictured is Jacobin cuckoo eating caterpillar. The bird once shook its head while eating. At that moment the caterpillar juice formed a ring around it. This is a picture of one such moment.
The banks of the Hooghly River in Kolkata, India, serve as a home for numerous migrant workers hailing from nearby states. This area functions as a wholesale hub, offering abundant opportunities for daily laborers. Families often settle in makeshift structures constructed from bamboo, plastic sheets, and clothes. Despite the challenging circumstances, children accompany their families.
These youngsters, though deprived of many worldly comforts due to poverty, manage to find happiness in the simplest of joys. This poignant image captures such a moment, as a group of children playfully gathers on a discarded jetty. With uninhibited enthusiasm, one child is caught in mid-air, leaping from the jetty into the river, while others watch in awe. This fleeting moment encapsulates the resilience and boundless spirit of these children, who, despite their hardships, revel in the pure joy of the present.
Blossoms of Care: The Paradise Flycatcher's Fatherhood
A devoted father, the male Paradise Flycatcher, adorned with striking plumage transitioning from rufous to white, demonstrates his attentive care for his chicks. The captivating beauty of the scene lies in the way the chicks eagerly stretch their necks towards him for nourishment, resembling a blossoming flower in nature's embrace.
I intentionally had underexposed this series to get the rim light effect going and thought black & white will suit best. We see here a grey langur jumping from a tree and the other sitting on a rock.
This photo was taken in a festival called Moichara happend in monsoon season this year 2023. It is a festival of cattle race in a village Herobhanga in West Bengal .
Dev Deepawali is celebrated to mark the victory of Lord Shiva over demon Tripurasur. The festival falls on the full moon of the Hindu month of Kartika and takes place fifteen days after Diwali. During dusk the steps of all the Ghats on the riverfront of the Ganges in India are lit with millions of earthen lamps by the devotees.
Chhath Puja is one of the major festivals of India. The festival lasts for four days and during Chhath Puja prayers are dedicated to the solar deity, lord Sun, to express gratitude for the gift of life on earth and to request the granting of certain wishes be granted. This auspicious day is observed by praying to Lord Sun and his wife Usha by lighting clay lamps.
This is a street shot taken in one of the most busiest markets of Kolkata on one fine winter morning. There the god rays are falling on the women and the sweeper, the two main characters in action. The woman is praying to god with her hands in air so that she can make a good sale for the day while the sweeper laughs at her actions.
The mesmerizing photograph titled "Blessings" captures a beautiful moment using the artistic technique of juxtaposition. With my trusty Samsung Galaxy M12 mobile device in hand, I carefully composed this shot to highlight the harmonious contrast between elements in the frame.
In this captivating image, contrasting subjects come together in perfect harmony, creating a captivating visual story. Through the lens of my smartphone, I captured the essence of blessings in the juxtaposition of light and shadow, old and new, or any other contrasting elements present in the scene.
With every click, I strive to capture the magic of life's fleeting moments, transforming ordinary scenes into extraordinary narratives. "Blessings" is a testament to the power of photography to evoke emotion and capture the beauty of the world around us.
The Indian Palm Squirrel, native to the Indian subcontinent is the most active creature which is found on the branches of different tropical trees of the country. They generally feed on the sweet, seasonal indigenous fruits, nuts and berries. Other than that, they also like to feed on mango buds and cooked human foods of urban lifestyle. In case , they feel themselves under attack, they sought to summon the other members of their species , so as to alarm them of the danger. They are considered to be social creature with the instinct of Indian tropical habitat. Commonly, they give birth to their offsprings in the erica nut palm trees which are found in the subcontinent in abundance.However, the holes of ventilators of the urban households alos becomes a profound birthplace for their young ones.
Preparation of Mahavog
This is a special Ceremony called \"Mochhob\" in Kandi murshidabad District of West Bengal, India , where thousands of devotees take this prasad on the occasion of Ratha Yatra Festival (Ulta Rath). This retual is going on for many decades. People from different places take part in this occasion.
The man in this photo is on of the devotees ,who is helping in cooking the Mahaprasad .
Farming is not a job,it\'s a way of life.If farmers don\'t work,so the World can\'t eat..Three times a day, we need a farmer..Farmers are the backbone of a country because They also helps to increase economical growth of our country..
A shot of a fully grown Sambar Deer from Bharatpur ,Rajasthan in India . Have artistically framed this image and have high keyed on the same time brings more satisfaction to viewing
The largest market in West Bengal, India, is Barabazar. They entered this market in order to make a living. They are mostly migrant labourers. After all their effort, these day labourers only receive a meagre amount of rupees. They are the pillars of a bazaar in India. Their shoulders bear the weight of the entire market.
The purple sunbird is a small bird in the sunbird family found mainly in South and Southeast Asia but extending west into parts of the Arabian peninsula. Like other sunbirds they feed mainly on nectar, although they will also take insects, especially when feeding young. They have a fast and direct flight and can take nectar by hovering like a hummingbird but often perch at the base of flowers. The males can appear all black in harsh sunlight but the purple iridescence is visible on closer observation or under good light conditions. Females are olive above and yellowish below.
I was walking through the Puri sea beach in India early morning with camera.This was crowded place.Many tourist,fishing community workers, cats-dogs-crows-boats and others sellers all the activities were around that place.A fisherman collect the fish from the net, two boy was passing through and they gave look towards the fish and a crow was flying for own food. Its look like to me that everyone needs food so observed the situation.
মায়ের কোলে আরামের নিদ্রা (A comfortable sleep in Mother's arms)
In this captivating photograph captured in Kumartuli, Kolkata, a profound narrative unfolds. Amidst the ancient alley, where skilled artisans sculpt Hindu deity idols all year long, especially before the revered Durga Pujo, an arresting scene takes center stage. In the frame, an artisan, his hands and legs caked with mud from his craft, rests soundly on the weathered porch of an old building. The juxtaposition is striking, for on the very wall behind him, a vibrant graffiti of Maa Durga adorns the surface. This poignant image beautifully encapsulates the idea that, in the nurturing embrace of Goddess Durga, the universal mother, everyone in the world finds solace and comfort, just like the man in the photo, sleeping soundly in her divine arms amidst his labor.
India, an agro-economy based nation, welcomes and celebrates the harvesting season as a gala. And for over decades, villages across Canning (a small town in the state West Bengal), has been fervently taking part in celebrating a unique festival that goes by the name "Moichara".
The bulls taking part in Moichara are meticulously reared for this wild racing event. They are left unbridled for a frenzied run, and the men with all their might run with them till the finishing line of the race through the paddy fields filled with water and mud up to 6 inches.
PREPARATION
The picture was taken at Babughat, Kolkata, India.The devotee is busy applying his make-up, It seems as if his Lord Hanuman ji is watching everything from behind the mirror.These sadhus dress like this and preach religious matters to the devotees throughout the day.
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