Thursday, August 21, 2008

Thursday Challenge - Festival


These are 'Bhajan Mandalis' or 'Hymn Groups' which perform during any religious festivals adding lot of colour and verve to the festivities. Generally they are locals who have formed groups for this purpose. They are like carol singers during Christmas.
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7 comments:

  1. so interesting, magic!
    I see they bring their own instruments ...

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  2. i like the mixed age groups that they represent

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  3. belles photos de la fête, les couleurs des costumes sont superbes. peut être une petite vidéo ?

    beautiful photos of the party, the colors of the costumes are beautiful. may be a small video ?

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  4. Beatiful colourful spectacle. What is the reason they all wear orange?

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  5. This is fascinating and how wonderful to see and learn of your countries performing groups. Your photo is a lovely colourful presentation.

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  6. @dido... saffron/orange is the color linked to hindu religion.

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  7. Comparing them to carol singers made me giggle! Lol! But it was apt.

    Keep up the good work. I get to see home because of you.

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