Deity
EXIF: Canon EOS 450D / Lens: EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS, Focal length: 53mm
1/400 sec, f/5.6, Matrix metering, ISO 200
Image converted to monochrome & Level/Curves adjusted during post-processing.
Photograph taken June 04, 2011
DEITY:
This picture was shot at ‘Sri Venkateswara Temple’ – Helensburgh, NSW
Deities are depicted in a variety of forms, but are also frequently expressed as having human form. Deities are often thought to be immortal, and are commonly assumed to have personalities and to possess consciousness, intellects, desires, and emotions comparable but usually superior to those of humans. A male deity is a god, while a female deity is a goddess.
(italicized text source: Wikipedia)
Namaste,
I;ve never lived in a place like India with so much history and ancient culture. The U.S. and Costa Rica are both such young countries. Does the Chrysler Building or La Guardia airport qualify as ancient cultural sites? Didn’t think so.
Ta-Ta
Namaste!
Though this pic definitely has indian origin, but this was shot in Australia.
However recently I had been to a local museum in India and have come across some real gems. Shall post them soon.
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Thanks Ritwika!
Glad you liked the images. Visited your blog… the first thing I noticed was your ‘Punjab grill’s butter chicken’. Yummy! That’s what we’re now gonna have for lunch tomorrow
Take care & cheers!
I saw that temple while it was being constructed and even saw statues being made there.
I’ll have to look for the photoes.
That’s nice to hear. I am not at all aware of the temple’s history. Do you remember which year was it built in?
I was there in 2011.
I first saw it in 88/89 while it was being built, gosh, that’s a while ago. I must check it out next time I go to Sydney.
Nice!
Love the way you captured the details on the statue, made it seem as if I was there myself.
Thank you! Glad you liked it
That sculpture seems alive on your photo. Nice work!
Thanks