Playing With The Gods

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By: Arup Bhattacharya
Copyright ©2009

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Photographer	Arup Bhattacharya {Karma:3422}
Project	#40 Street Photography	Camera Model	panasonic DMC FZ 28
Categories	Street Cityscape Children	Film Format
Portfolio	Street Photography	Lens	LEICA DC VARIO - ELMARIT
Uploaded	5/11/2009	Film / Memory Type	Transcend
		ISO / Film Speed	100
Views	398	Shutter	1/125
Favorites	0	Aperture	f/4.0
Critiques	6	Rating	6.50 / 3 Ratings
Location	City - Kolkata State - WEST BENGAL Country - India
About	In Hindu religion different Gods are worshiped through out the year on different occassions. After the ceremonies most of the idols are immersed in the near by rivers. But some idols are never immersed due to mythological and somewhat superstitious reasons. They are taken to the ghats with loud processions and left there under bare sun and sky. Now ironically the downtrodden and the distressed people living by these ghats take their charges. After the grandeur and glory of the ceremonial days, these idols stand still for numerous days to fade out in the nature. Its not the educated but the street children residing around these ghats work upon them as the parasites to fasten their decaying process. They first take out their ornamental dresses and make their own playing flags. The flags of war against the erudite society which has turned their faces against both of them. The government fears religious turmoil to touch these idols while these children danced upon them. They break these idols without any fear of curse or misfortune on them. Gods also somewhat seems to payback for the daily misfortune that these street children have to live upto. Both of them somehow settle their accounts. The question remains on the educated and well behaved society ..

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luis pereira

{K:26013} 6/3/2009

If not for your "about" I would have no clue. This is a powerful image. Thanks for posting.

Arup Bhattacharya {K:3422} 6/2/2009

Thanks zeynep. Keep in touch.

zeynep b. {K:1744} 6/2/2009

Hello Arup!

This is a great photo, really! And thanks for all the information you provide with it. I agree with Vehbi,
regards,

zeynep

Pallab Banerjee {K:3177} 5/12/2009

Yet another excellent capture.Indeed playing with gods ... Its very interesting and thought provoking shot.Keep Up the good work..

Arup Bhattacharya {K:3422} 5/12/2009

Thank you Vehbi for your inspiring words. I really feel honored for your comment.

Actually, its always feels good to have comments, but a comment from you worth hundred times more than a common comment.

Thanks again. Stay well and Be in touch. Best Regards.

vehbi dileksiz

{K:37355} 5/11/2009

very interesting and impressive...Don’t know why here is no comments Arup...This is a excellent documentary shot for me...real and elucidative capture...Thanks for sharing us...congratulations...regards...vehbi...

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