After long time, went for an outing
on Sunday traveling around the southern outskirt of Chennai taking some road
less travelled. When nearing Medavakkam junction we come across rows of Ganesh procession,
where the idols are transported in mini tucks to immerse in Palavakkam Beach. There
are three places allotted in Chennai for the idols brought up from the places nearby
Chennai to immerse and Palavakkam is allocated to the southern region. Few
years back I used to go to the beach to watch the procession and immerse of
idols, but this time it came across my way and while moving in traffic I got to
capture some photos on the idols transported in trucks. Many of the idols were facing
back while coming opposite and I managed to take some using the iPhone.
I want to go to the beach on the day this happens. Maybe next year... I love all the Ganeshas here :)
ReplyDeleteDestination Infinity
This is awesome! What a great glimpse into your culture, Jeevan. Those rich, bright colors are beautiful. I 'm glad you were able to capture some pictures. Thank you for sharing them with us.
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Elsie
Fascinating colorful photos of Ganesh procession ~ great post for I ~ thanks,
ReplyDelete(A ShutterBug Explores)
Those statues are huge and so lovely!
ReplyDeleteSuch wonderful Ganeshas, and I felt the vibe of the procession through your pictures. It looks pretty peaceful in contrast to all the music and noise that what we witness here in Mumbai. Great captures!
ReplyDeleteGreat coverage of the concession procession.
ReplyDeleteThe temples here too have processions like this one.
ReplyDeleteYou took a lot of good shots of the event. I bet you were glad you ventured out to see it.
ReplyDeleteI think the Hindus here in my country don't have this rituals to immerse in the water. Maybe that's because we do not make these type of idol statues here. I will ask my Hindu friends next time about this interesting topic..
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