- Camera: SONY
- Camera model: ILCE-6300
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- Aperture: f/5.6
- ISO: 100
(5 years and 900 days ago)
(5 years and 3525 days ago)
What's Deewali?
The word (Diwali) literally translates into a row of lamps. Diwali-celebrating faiths to ight small clay lamps (divas) (or Deep in Sanskrit: दीप) filled with oil to signify the triumph of good over evil within an individual. During Diwali, many wear new clothes and share sweets/snacks with each other. People decorate their homes with lights.. Some Indian business communities start their financial year by opening new account books on the first day of Diwali for good luck the following year. Diwali marks the return of Lord Raama to his kingdom Ayodhya after defeating Ravana (the demon king) - th
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Thanks for sharing that very interesting information. That's one of the things I like so much about this site - you get to learn all kinds of great stuff from all over the world.
Excellent Display Of The Festival
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... his 93rd birthday. (5 years and 3556 days ago)
lovely
Great shot... he's definitely "full of life" at 93!
Great...
nice moment...
Lovely. Happy birthday Pops
beautiful,
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aw i love that the little girl is sitting and watching .... so cute
Nice image
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I'm intrigued. Are they throwing sand?
No, coloured powder, same as they do for HOLI celebrations in India and Nepal.
One of those photos that sort of transfixes you,would have loved to have witness this and to take photos.love it
Thank you photonut.
your welcome
Congrats, well done
Thank you for your comment and sorry for the delay.
Congrats on 1st, well deserved
Thank you Patty for the comment and sorry for the delay.
Congrats Olga for winning,loved this one
Thank you sweetie, it is up on TOS....let's see what happens.
Congrats Olga, this is beautiful.
Merci beaucoup my petite choux choux. Sorry for the delaly.
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