tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13132765.post4229781503186402158..comments2024-03-18T14:53:56.122+05:30Comments on Windy Skies: Goddess Durga Rides Tiger on DussehraAnil Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02422187314611747278noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13132765.post-7187416537819007292008-11-17T10:07:00.000+05:302008-11-17T10:07:00.000+05:30Braja: Thank you. It's like an unending peeling of...<B>Braja</B>: Thank you. It's like an unending peeling of layers, except that they peel by themselves. Sure, you're most welcome :)Anil Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02422187314611747278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13132765.post-86887274959674147942008-11-12T06:47:00.000+05:302008-11-12T06:47:00.000+05:30Hey Anil...thanks for dropping by today. You write...Hey Anil...thanks for dropping by today. You write beautifully, really. I think it's one of the astounding, sense-pounding contradictions of India is the ability to war and party at once...it stuns the western world, but it is amazing how in the blink of an eye everything is forgotten as soon as a new festival descends...<BR/>Love the references to the Pandavas. Anything mention of them is worth ♥ Brajahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07693196044262677095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13132765.post-76683842359237252012008-11-11T00:00:00.000+05:302008-11-11T00:00:00.000+05:30Shireena: That was close indeed.Coffee Messiah: Th...<B>Shireena</B>: That was close indeed.<BR/><BR/><B>Coffee Messiah</B>: Thank you. The festivals are very vivid.Anil Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02422187314611747278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13132765.post-67862668844676044672008-11-07T03:41:00.000+05:302008-11-07T03:41:00.000+05:30Great story and such vivid colors. We pale by comp...Great story and such vivid colors. We pale by comparison.<BR/>Thanks as always for the photos and informational tour!<BR/><BR/>Cheers!Coffee Messiahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16908162048706236634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13132765.post-53229584776668305682008-11-02T23:38:00.000+05:302008-11-02T23:38:00.000+05:30I completely agree with you about time. I feel the...I completely agree with you about time. I feel the same way about 9/11, when I was on my way to an interview in the towers (and late) here in NYC.Sherrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15688009775579264989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13132765.post-53408448921968143892008-11-01T17:35:00.000+05:302008-11-01T17:35:00.000+05:30Sunny Daffodil: Thanks.CoyoteFe: Thanks for consid...<B>Sunny Daffodil</B>: Thanks.<BR/><BR/><B>CoyoteFe</B>: Thanks for considering my effort for the award. It made my day. Thanks :)<BR/><BR/><B>Shireena</B>: Thank you. Time puts distance between events, but the margin of probablity will always keep the event fresh in the mind.<BR/><BR/>I'm happy to learn you enjoy reading about India and its traditions.Anil Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02422187314611747278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13132765.post-89222726832927489082008-11-01T08:31:00.000+05:302008-11-01T08:31:00.000+05:30What a lovely post told in such entertaining story...What a lovely post told in such entertaining story-like prose. The garlands placed on every vehicle and workplace and home etc, seems so special and devotional to me, deepening my respect of Hinduism even futher. The picture of the broom and your description made it all the more poignant. I can imagine the excitment of being a child during festival time! <BR/><BR/>I am struck by the closeness at Sherrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15688009775579264989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13132765.post-5118560762475478702008-10-31T06:05:00.000+05:302008-10-31T06:05:00.000+05:30Congratulations! You have received the "I Love You...Congratulations! You have received the "I Love Your Blog" Award!<BR/>Go here to pick it up: http://coyoteroad.blogspot.com/<BR/><BR/>Thanks for your wonderful blog!CoyoteFehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08565436605473733851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13132765.post-75039872803487591592008-10-31T02:44:00.000+05:302008-10-31T02:44:00.000+05:30Wonderful use of pictures and words..!Wonderful use of pictures and words..!Sunny Daffodil.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18102466817705032869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13132765.post-65147919803826932642008-10-29T23:38:00.000+05:302008-10-29T23:38:00.000+05:30Lakshmi: Thank you. Hopefully I can come up with o...<B>Lakshmi</B>: Thank you. Hopefully I can come up with one on Diwali. Thanks for the wishes. Wish you a very happy Diwali too.<BR/><BR/><B>Cuckoo</B>: Yes, they do.<BR/><BR/><B>Mridula</B>: Thank you. Wish you a very happy Diwali.<BR/><BR/><B>DeLi</B>: Yes, culture is interesting. It refines humanity.<BR/><BR/><B>Ramya Vijaykumar</B>: It's difficult to keep kids away from something as colourful Anil Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02422187314611747278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13132765.post-90399504694259880012008-10-29T19:17:00.000+05:302008-10-29T19:17:00.000+05:30This is my first visit here - Bobbie (http://bobbi...This is my first visit here - Bobbie (http://bobbie-almostthere.blogspot.com) sent me here because I had a painted elephant in my blog post today, but didn't know much about it. If you get a chance to stop by, you might know what the image is. I really enjoyed your words and images of the festival, and will be sure to visit again!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13132765.post-75470402102495325582008-10-29T00:37:00.000+05:302008-10-29T00:37:00.000+05:30Nice that you carried your camera... How much I mi...Nice that you carried your camera... How much I miss these festives and it does give the kids to work with parents garlanding even the tinest of their vehicles... No wonder the Hand cart was garlanded its definitely a festival of colors and bring in all the enthusiasm even in the dullest and the poorest in the country... I felt I was in the procession all along :)Ramya Vijaykumarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04131664034778657926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13132765.post-37750027960073947412008-10-28T15:21:00.000+05:302008-10-28T15:21:00.000+05:30culture is truly interesting and something to be p...culture is truly interesting and something to be proud of. thank you for sharingDeLihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15795530327579458125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13132765.post-72789679941342925182008-10-28T14:57:00.000+05:302008-10-28T14:57:00.000+05:30Happy Diwali to both of you Anil.Happy Diwali to both of you Anil.Mridulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07899575209261241247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13132765.post-60225467269455672502008-10-27T14:55:00.000+05:302008-10-27T14:55:00.000+05:30These festivals always brings in so many facets of...These festivals always brings in so many facets of our life. No ?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13132765.post-53739738776726636042008-10-26T23:03:00.000+05:302008-10-26T23:03:00.000+05:30The last para says it all..and the pics depict the...The last para says it all..and the pics depict the festivities..on the eve of another festival, hoping for another beautiful post from u..happy deepavaliLakshmihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10131764134144215720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13132765.post-58107187348473408032008-10-26T22:44:00.000+05:302008-10-26T22:44:00.000+05:30Kenju: Thank you. Looking back now I can imagine h...<B>Kenju</B>: Thank you. Looking back now I can imagine how they must've thanked their luck for having played a part in their lives.<BR/><BR/>I'm sure there'll have been the other side as well, of people who weren't supposed to be there that day.<BR/><BR/>Destiny!<BR/><BR/><B>Ravi Kumar</B>: Thanks, Ravi, for the very encouraging words. <BR/><BR/><B>Sarah Laurence</B>: The tiger is a recurring Anil Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02422187314611747278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13132765.post-86267262398479652742008-10-26T11:39:00.000+05:302008-10-26T11:39:00.000+05:30I think this is one of my favbourites, especially ...I think this is one of my favbourites, especially of your festival posts.<BR/><BR/>A while back I posted a little poem that began 'Little is lovely that is orange...' and ever since I've had the loveliness of orange brought home to me time and again! The marigolds here here are such a magical, joyous theme of colour. I love the little girl's dress, but also the little bike and the sweeper's cartLucyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09764296105901909328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13132765.post-1933396847909863952008-10-26T06:13:00.000+05:302008-10-26T06:13:00.000+05:30A tiger is such a beautiful and scary animal in bo...A tiger is such a beautiful and scary animal in both life and art. I love the vision of a goddess riding one adorned in flowers. From your opening photo, I had imagined they were life size. <BR/><BR/>What a lovely observation you made in the morning light. It must be nice to live in country with so many flowers. With your words and photos, you bring this festival to life.Sarah Laurencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00423008641739156182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13132765.post-24513552183567160922008-10-25T16:36:00.000+05:302008-10-25T16:36:00.000+05:30You r so industrious. Your sincerity is infectious...You r so industrious. Your sincerity is infectious. Keep writing!Ravi Kumarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03699646429960449283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13132765.post-79707179756920105242008-10-25T10:10:00.000+05:302008-10-25T10:10:00.000+05:30Beautiful, colorful photos, Anil. Many people here...Beautiful, colorful photos, Anil. Many people here in the US missed being in the Twin towers on 9/11 for some odd reasons. They too feel blessed.kenjuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07342414519714356343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13132765.post-29056623178444717822008-10-24T19:35:00.000+05:302008-10-24T19:35:00.000+05:30Shillu: Thank you. You're most welcome :)Please Si...<B>Shillu</B>: Thank you. You're most welcome :)<BR/><BR/><B>Please Sir</B>: Thanks.<BR/><BR/><B>Mark</B>: Thanks, Mark. It's been a long time :)<BR/><BR/><B>N</B>: Oh, Ok. Now I get it :) I might be out of town for the duration of the exhibition. I usually check on the NCPA for upcoming photography exhibitions, seen many there. Hopefully the next time when he puts one up.Anil Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02422187314611747278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13132765.post-71476584420204617502008-10-24T18:41:00.000+05:302008-10-24T18:41:00.000+05:30lol. i ate up some words...someone i know but who ...lol. i ate up some words...<BR/><BR/>someone i know but who doesnt know abt my blog..........<BR/><BR/>thats what i was trying to say. that person is hosting the exhibition.Nhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08317230841663981144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13132765.post-62547796151685623222008-10-24T13:00:00.000+05:302008-10-24T13:00:00.000+05:30beautiful, anilbeautiful, anilmark dragohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00783097996576737278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13132765.post-66275563200882902652008-10-24T10:27:00.000+05:302008-10-24T10:27:00.000+05:30Colorful and looks so fun!Colorful and looks so fun!please sirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18399057388828998855noreply@blogger.com