About Tripurari Purnima/ Dev Deepavali (Source : Link wikipedia)
Kartika Poornima (Kartika purnima) is a Hindu, Jain and Sikh holy festival, celebrated on the Purnima (full moon) day or the fifteenth lunar day of Kartika (November–December). It is also known as Tripuri Poornima and Tripurari Poornima. It is sometimes called Deva-Diwali or Deva-Deepawali - the festival of lights of the gods.
The Mandapeshwar Caves (Marathi: मंडपेश्वर गुंफा) is an 8th Century rock-cut shrine dedicated to Shiva
The caves are believed to have been built approximately 1500 to 1600 years ago, nearly around the same time as Jogeshwari caves (which were built between 520-550 AD).The name of the cave Mandapeshwar means Mandap Pe Eshwar. Hall of painting of Lord. The sculptures at Mandapeshwar were created beginning in the late Gupta Empire, or some time after. The caves are situated in Borivali, a suburb of Mumbai. Originally, the caves were on the banks of the Dahisar River but later the course of the river changed.
The caves are declared as an archaeological heritage site and therefore are protected under law.
We went to Mandapeshwar caves for Tripurari Purnima. Every year the caves are decorated with lots of diyas. There is a Shiva Temple in the cave which is worshiped by many people on this day (Tripurari purnima). People also light diyas of oil in the area of caves.
Here are the photographs I captured -
This are some pictures when my camera decided to do some abstract work :)
Happy celebrations to you!
ReplyDeleteThe photographs seem to speak in a blurry way. :)
Thank you very much Indrani :) for the first time I experienced that it is difficult to capture good photos in night especially with Non DSLR camera, How ever I thought to give it a try, but most of photos were blurred.
DeleteOh! Didn't know about Mandapeshwar! Celebration would be striking with lamps all over! It might have been great to witness it personally!
ReplyDeleteThanks alot Sindhu :) Even I came to know about it last year when my Grand mother told me that she used to visit there every year on Tripurari purnima :) It was a nice experience. I have already planned my visit on same occasion in next year. :)
DeleteONCE AGAIN AMAZING PHOTOGRAPHY .. SPLY THT OM AND SWASTIK.
ReplyDeleteThank you very much Bhavana :)
DeleteLovely pictures! Night photography is not easy :D
ReplyDeleteThank you very much :) Indeed night photography is not easy and capturing picture with a Non DSLR in night is very tough, I experienced that for the first time. :)
DeleteGreat photography!! Wish you a very celebration. I like Swastika and Om symbols decorated by diyas.
ReplyDeleteThanks alot Bharati :) even I liked photo of swastik and om symbol the most :)
DeleteThank you for sharing this
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot :) I am glad that you liked it :)
DeleteMust be a great ambiance :-)
ReplyDeleteYes it was very beautiful :) Thanks :)
DeleteIt must be such a treat to see so many lit lamps.
ReplyDeleteThanks :) Yes I was totally amazed by the view. I loved the view :)
DeleteDeepa Prabhu madam
ReplyDeleteNamaste.Amazing photographs. Deepa madam you have good photography skills.Deepa madam Happy Diwali and Karthik Pournami wishes to you, to your family members and friends.
Deepa Prabhu madam best wishes for your photography and career projects.
Deepa Prabhu madam this is my Diwali message "Lamps of India" which i shared in my Heritage of India blog.
http://indian-heritage-and-culture.blogspot.in/2013/09/lamps-of-india.html
Deepa Prabhu madam please look into my Lamps of India message and share your inspirational comments. Deepa Prabhu madam i hope you like my blog and join as a member to my blog.
Sir, Namaste. I am overwhelmed by these kind words. Thank you very much. Happy Diwali and Karthik Pournima wishes to you, to your family members and friends. I am very glad to know that you liked my work and this blog. Thank you very much for following my blog. I have checked your given link just now and your blog is amazing. I am now following your blog.
DeleteOne request to you, please don't call me 'madam' call me just Deepa.