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This picture was taken in Haridwar,an important Hindu pilgrimage center. In traditional Hindu societies,women do not cut their hair. Therefore,when hair is given as offering, it is given as an act of devotion.Men also make hair offering as acts of devotion.Also in traditional families,after a parent dies,the sons complelely shave their heads.This is not given as an offering.This act is an indication of the respect one has for his parent and also might have been a purification ritual.
| Brand: | NIKON CORPORATION |
| Camera: | Nikon D200  Check out Nikon Nation! |
| Lens: | 55.0-200.0 mm f/4.0-5.6 |
| Recording media: | JPEG (digital) |
| Date Taken: | 5 Jun 2012 - 11:27 AM |
| Focal Length: | 55mm |
| Lens Max Aperture: | f/4.0 |
| Aperture: | f/10.0 |
| Shutter Speed: | 1/50sec |
| Exposure Comp: | +2/3 |
| ISO: | 100 |
| Exposure Mode: | Manual |
| Metering Mode: | Multi-segment |
| Flash: | No Flash |
| Title: | Hindus hair offerings,religious customs,purification ritual... |
| Username: | 
debu |
| Uploaded: | 8 Aug 2012 - 12:59 AM |
| Tags: | Photo journalism, Portraits / people |
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Good to get an explanation about different customs Debu, excellent reportage photography.
Regards
Trev.
Nice depiction of Hindu culture.... the offering of hairs. Deep
Quote: Greetings Debu, my Hindu friend Rajeev Jain Shankelia told me of these customs, it is good that you explain them to others! breaking down the barriers of ignorance, keep up your good work, regards Leon.
I agree, I do enjoy the education as well as the fine images you produce. - gary
You probably & carefully avoided the age old punishment by the Maharajas, Matha muro kore ghol dhele ulto gaha,r---,
A great event common to us but uncommon to many.well done
I would preferred the expressions of on lookers too.
Thankyou for this insight into h=Hindu culture Debu.
Gareth
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