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Sondhi Puja (Evening Puja) on the Ganges.

The celebration of Kumbh Mela is the world’s largest religious gathering. It is held every third year at one of the four places by rotation: Haridwar, Allahabad (Prayag), Nasik and Ujjain. Allahabad Kumbh Mela is the most auspicious of all the four places.

Maha Kumbh Mela is held every 12 years on the banks of the 'Sangam'- the confluence of the holy rivers Ganga, Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati. Millions of devotees take a holy dip in the sacred water during the mela.

It is believed that at the historic moment of the Maha Kumbh Mela, the river turns itself into sanctity spots filled with ‘Amrita’ (Panacia or elixir of immortality). The pilgrims get once in a lifetime chance to bathe in the spirit of holiness, auspiciousness and salvation.
As mythology tells us, when Gods (Devtas) and Demons (Asura) used to reside on Earth, Gods were under the influence of a curse that gave birth of fear in them eventually making them weak. Brahma (the Creator) advised them to churn the milky ocean to obtain the elixir of immortality (Amrita). And Kumbh was the spot chosen to store the nectar of immortality recovered from Samudramanthan.
For 12 heavenly days and 12 heavenly nights, equivalent to 12 Earthly years, Gods were chased by Demons for the possession of Amrita. During the chase for the Amrita, few drops of this elixir out of its ‘Kumbha’ (Pot) fell on four places now known as Allahabad, Haridwar, Ujjain and Nasik. The whole Kumbha mela (carnival) and its cycle is a remembrance of that Mythological story. The mela takes place in all these four places. Out of these the one celebrated at the Holy Sangam in Allahabad is the largest and believed to be the holiest one. Thus the Kumbh Mela became one of the main festivals of Hindus as well as the largest spiritual gathering of mankind on Earth.

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A Camel Shepherd at Pushkar.

Pushkar is a town in the Ajmer district of Rajasthan. It is situated 14 km north-west of Ajmer and is one of the five sacred Dhams (pilgrimage site) for Hindus. According to Hindu religion, the pond at the Katas Raj temple Near Choa Saidan Shah in Chakwal District of Pakistan has a theological association with Shiva; it was formed by the tears of Lord Shiva which he is believed to have shed after the death of his wife, Sati.
Pushkar is one of the oldest existing cities in India. It lies on the shore of Pushkar Lake. The date of its actual origin is not known, but legend associates Brahma with its creation.

The original intention behind the Pushkar Camel Fair was to attract local camel and cattle traders to do business during the holy Kartik Purnima festival. Today the Pushkar Mela creates a stir among travellers with its awe-inspiring celebrations at this grand event cherished with life oozing activities, cultural and musical events, thrilling camel safari tours and a stay in the traditional yet modern camps.

Images of silver bells making heart pleasing jingles, animals walking over sparkling sand dunes and beautifully decked up camels with their owners sitting on their backs has become a fascinating norm at this stunning cultural retreat. A huge carnival is held, with an array of musicians, magicians, dancers, acrobats, snake charmers and carousel rides to entertain the crowd. The grand occasion of the Pushkar Mela is definitely a priceless treat for those who wish to eye the vibrant culture and traditions of Rajasthan.

On the final five days of Pushkar fair is for a holy dip in the mythologically significant sacred Pushkar Lake to “wash away the sins of a lifetime” and pay obeisance at the olny Brahma temple in the world.

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IN THE VERGE OF EXTINCTION - II

Kazakh Eagle Hunter

Botei Rys is a Kazakh Eagle Hunter from Altantsögts district of Bayan-Ölgii Province in western Mongolia.

The Kazakhs are the descendants of Turkic, Mongolic and Indo-Iranian indigenous groups and Huns who populated the territory between Siberia and the Black Sea. They are a semi-nomadic people and have roamed the mountains and valleys of western Mongolia with their herds since the 19th century.

The ancient art of eagle hunting is one of many traditions and skills that the Kazakhs and the Kyrgyz in contemporary Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan have held onto for the last decades. They rely on their clan and herds, believing in pre-Islamic cults of the sky, ancestors, fire and the supernatural forces of good and evil spirits.
Assignment ‘In the verge of Extinction’ is one of the greatest blessings life has offered me. I’m really grateful to my client for the assignment for which I’ll have to travel all over the world shooting those people and tribes who are disappearing from planet earth in next two years. This is an effort to preserve and tribute their culture and heritage who are really close to nature.

It was really amazing spending real good time with some Kazakh Eagle Hunters' families at very remote villages in Mongolia.
Thank you to all my friends and well wishers for their continuous support and blessings. © Apratim Saha all right reserved.
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"NO MAN CAN BE HURT AS LONG AS HIS SOUL IS SAFE"

Assignment "In the verge of Extinction" is one of the greatest blessings life has offered me. I’m really grateful to my client for the assignment for which I’ll have to travel all over the world shooting those people and tribes who are disappearing from planet earth. This is an effort to preserve and tribute their culture and heritage who are really close to nature.
It was amazing spending real good time with the Daasanach chief at a very remote village in Ethiopia. The Daasanach are semi nomad tribe inhabiting a territory stretching over parts of Ethiopia, Kenya and South Sudan. Their birthplace is Lower Omo Valley where the last indigenous people of East Africa live in frequent battle for resources, vital for their survival.
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Thank you to all my friends and well wishers for their continuous support and blessings.
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© Apratim Saha all right reserved.
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Do participate in the ongoing international photo contest and stand a chance to win prizes worth more than 2 Lakhs.

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📸 EXPOSURE - Travel & Photography delighted to publish an International Photography Competition -cum- Exhibition, 2019
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📍 The contest consist of two sections: Student category formally named "Inter-school" for upto 18 year olds and "Open to All" category for above 18 year olds.
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📍 "Open to All" category has various sections, such as Street, Landscape, Nature & Wildlife, Portrait, Culture, Wedding and a special one named Global Warming on the current situation of the Earth.
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📈 All images will be judged by internationally renowned industry experts from across the globe, who come together in this platform.
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✔️ So, what you are waiting for? Hurry up, shortlist your best works and participate. Don't miss this great opportunity.
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📢 Please read full set of guidelines carefully on our website before submitting your images.
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Experience one of the most vibrant festivals in the ancient city of Kathmandu. Festivals in Nepal are occasions to express religious devotion and reaffirm social ties.
Travel with me at Nepal during 'Bisket Yatra', a seven day Photo Tour at Kathmandu from 10th to 16th April 2019.

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Great news for the photographers in and around Kurseong.

I am conducting a full day Street and documentary photography workshop for Canon at Kurseong on 22nd June, 2019.
Learn and improve how to build a documentary by covering an editorial story. To refine storytelling and story composition by analyzing real-situation problems, images analysis and editing.

This workshop will also focus on how to gain a new perspective on one’s works and attitude.

Most of all, this workshop will help you discover your own visual language as well as practical and conceptual know how of confronting real situation documtry making.

Date: 22nd June, 2019
Time:11 am onwards
Free event, Limited seats
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Experience India’s biggest tribal festivities of more than 100-year-old Pushkar Mela. Pushkar is not just a place, it’s an experience in itself and no words can ever justify the experience one can have in Pushkar Mela.

Don't miss the opportunity to be a part of the COLOURS OF PUSHKAR PHOTO TOUR and the culture of this historic place in India from 5th to 8th November 2019.

For more details please click
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Interested participants are requested to contact via mail at exposuresop@hotmail.com or call +918509333385 / +918900702900 for any further assistance.
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Magical Varanasi “Varanasi is older than history, older than tradition, older even than legend, and looks twice as old as all of them put together”- Mark Twain.

On the auspicious occasion of “Dev Depawali”, a Four Day Street Photography Tour, has been organized at Varanasi, from 10th to 13th November 2019.

Limited Seats !!! Do not miss the golden light of this winter and the golden opportunity of being part of street magic.
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A Camel Shepherd at Pushkar.

Experience India’s biggest tribal festivities of more than 100-year-old Pushkar Mela. Pushkar is not just a place, it’s an experience in itself and no words can ever justify the experience one can have in Pushkar Mela.

Don't miss the opportunity to be a part of the COLOURS OF PUSHKAR PHOTO TOUR and the culture of this historic place in India from 5th to 8th November 2019.

For more details please click
https://apratimsaha.com/photo-tours/

Interested participants are requested to contact via mail at exposuresop@hotmail.com or call +918509333385 / +918900702900 for any further assistance.
#exposuresop #exposure_travel_photography
#pushkar #photo_tour #rajasthan #National_Geography #discovery #streetphotographyindia #natgeoinspires #natgeotravel #natgeo #natgeotravelpic #lonelyplanet #streetphotography #thephotosociety #traveldiaries #whpfollowthelight #indiapictures #_soi
#_soimumbai #oph #travel #workshop

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Experience India’s biggest tribal festivities of more than 100-year-old Pushkar Mela. Pushkar is not just a place, it’s an experience in itself and no words can ever justify the experience one can have in Pushkar Mela.

Don't miss the opportunity to be a part of the COLOURS OF PUSHKAR PHOTO TOUR and the culture of this historic place in India from 5th to 8th November 2019.

For more details please click
https://apratimsaha.com/photo-tours/

Interested participants are requested to contact via mail at exposuresop@hotmail.com or call +918509333385 / +918900702900 for any further assistance. .
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All my pictures are available for print and can be shipped all over the world. If you wish to get a signed print of one of them, please send me a email at apratimsaha@hotmail.com
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