Is anything hidden under the Greater Chennai Corporation emblem?
From The Chennai Photowalk #234 Besant Nagar
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Category: Chennai
Temple Umbrella
Kovil kudai (கோவில் குடை) is a ceremonial umbrella or parasol and is one of the ‘aacharas’ or service offered to the deity in certain Hindu temples. It is made of a particular type of silk cloth. The colour of the umbrella for the Perumal temple is different from that of other temples. Ceremonial parasol making is an ancient art confined to certain Saurashtrian families in Chindathiripet.
The above scene is from the Manavala Maamunigal utsavam at The Parthasarathy Temple, Triplicane. The procession had 18 umbrellas representing the 18 works of the Saint-Scholar.
The annual procession of Tirupathi Kodai is also famous in Chennai. Every year, devotees from Chennai send 11 ceremonial umbrellas to Tirupati Sri Balaji. These are taken in a procession with a lot of devotion around areas in Chennai and Andhra before presenting to the temple at Tirupathi. These ‘ Thirupathi Kudais’ are treated with great reverence by devotees along the whole route.
While the Mother is Away…
The mother was busy shopping for Navartri in the crowded north Mada Street. The bored boy looks out anxiously.
From the Photowalk of Photographic Society of Madras 25 September 2022
Multi Tasking
Unlike larger temples the priest in this small temple has to perform all tasks. Near Kapali temple, Mylapore.
PSM Vinayaga Chathurthi photowalk.
Say No to Drugs
Woman selling wood apples
Say ‘No’ to Drugs: Yes, to wood apples. A woman selling wood apples. A regular at Besant Nagar Beachside.
The Elephant and the Dog
During morning walk.
Samsung Galaxy Note 9
A Pleasant Surprise
Normally you don’t associate the Buckingham Canal with anything pleasant. However, last week I was pleasantly surprised to see flocks of egrets on the trees in Indira Nagar on the banks of Buckingham Canal. What is more, some were even landing on the water hyacinths on the canal making polka dots of white on the green leaves.
Let us hope more species join and the egrets continue to stay there so that we can have another bird ‘sanctuary’ in the city.
Nikon D7000
f/5.6, 1/1600, ISO 280
Nikkor 55-300 f/4.5-5.6 at 300mm.
Date: 8th March 2022
Curious Passerby
As I was shooting in the amphitheater, this curious biker passed by. Quickly aimed and shot this image.
Young Men from Madrasa
At the 44th Chennai Book Fair 2022 held at the YMCA Nandanam Grounds.
Egrets over Buckingham Canal
Sony A 6400 f/8, 1/250, ISO 100
Sony E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS @135 mm (Eq 202mm)
I am not much of a birder. A serious bird photographer may not think much of this picture. However, I am happy with this result for three reasons.
- There are a couple of trees near my place, on the banks of Buckingham Canal near Indira Nagar MRTS where birds are flocking.
- The amazing auto focus features of the Sony A 6400.
- The adequacy of Sony E 18-135mm lens for most situations. Though I would have liked a larger aperture.
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