Flowers of Diwali in India
When walking around New Delhi and getting lost in the backstreets, I came to an active area where everyone was selling accoutrements for the Diwali festival. I think the ladies knew that I was not a potential buyer, but all of them on the street were very happy to show me what they had to sell. Delhi itself is a very gray and dusty town, so it makes these colorful outfits and flowers stand out even more.
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The flower in picture is http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chrysanthemum
In India, esp in southern India this is used in the final walk down of a person. (Funeral i mean… Celebrating death!)
I used to wonder why this flower and why not others?. Then came to know the reason behind using this flower as it has got some of the best antibacterial capability.
Since it is used in funeral, i am pretty sure you wont find this flower being sold for usage in South Indian temples and even women in southern India wont prefer to have it.
BTW, its called “SAAMANTHI” in Tamil language. “???????”
I think this is too much to dig during office hours. Thnx for the break Trey!
Beautiful and colorful Trey!
Wonderful photo, Trey. Looks like a fun place to be during their festival!!! Boy, yesterday’s post sure did stir a lot of us picture taking folks up, didn’t it, lol
!! Oh well, that’s coke’s loss, not yours. Great job as always, God bless and KEEP YOU SAFE in all places!!!!
You need to go to the Lotus temple in New Delhi you won’t regret it
Well done! It is always a nice surprise when you post a shot that isn’t “hdr”ed; it’s a great change of pace, and it accentuates your range.
Cool – thanks all.
Dolby – Thanks for the added research – good info!
Gail – yes it sure did hehe… there’s also a long thread on Flickr – I can barely keep track of it all!
Trey, I heard back already from coke!!!!! I posted their response on my wall in facebook. Have a look. Very positive answer!!!!!