Comment on Ritual #2 by Jip (Raven)

Jip (Raven) — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 15:54:25 +0000

Beautiful silhouette. I like the dark reflections in the water. Very well executed!

Comment on Ritual #2 by Imran

Imran — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 11:23:16 +0000

Thanks Kumar, for the very detailed explanation

Comment on Ritual #2 by realDrummer

realDrummer — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 11:17:43 +0000

There is an order for the rites to be performed.
Normally, The eldest son only have the right to perform for his mother. The youngest son will have right to his father. In the case of only 1 son, he has the honour to do it for both is mother & father.(Depending on the order of the death) In this modern world the old values are replaced or evolved & I have seen the only child (girl) performing this rites for her dad. The scriptures have (a) reason/s for why only males attend & the son light the pyre & on the following dawn to perform the last rites on the main bones arrange in the shape of a human (with other items like flower, incense(burning while the rites starts) & cooked rice with black sesame seeds & fenugreek seeds shaped like tennis balls. The son washes the bones exactly as how he washed his dad a day before with his flesh then (there are 21 items to wash with, each substance rubbed on the body one at a time & wash with water. Then all are placed in a clay pot which contains the ashes. That is why it is important to inform the cremators at the crematorium not to burn the cadaver until to ashes, they will do it in a way (experienced) that some broken(not fully burned) femurs, sacrum, vertebrae, humerus & cranium are left. These bones will be identified by the priest). Basically, the son will see the raw dry bones of his dad or mum & realise that one will turn to dust & form part of the earth(return back). The bones will be disintegrated over time in the sea bed. The son will hold the pot on his head & walk towards the direction of the morning sun (yet to be out of the sea) until the sea water level reaches his neck. He than turns away from the sun facing west, towards the land, prays for his parent’s peace (takes his time), & takes a dip (submerge) & never look back at the sun or direction while walking towards the shore. Goes into the car & goes home to take a shower & never steps out of his house for 16 days. Of course the brothers & other relatives formed through the deceased can walk with the son. At least 4 of them are required to provide shade for the remains in the pot holding a with cotton dhoti. Nice dawn, bringing back very old sad memories. The above account is only done for deceased male members. For female, the ritual varies, first a woman modesty will be intact. If the Husband is alive, he alone can wash her body while the female members help to clothe her back, but a most loving husband will take everything to himself. The washing elements slightly differs & of course the mantras also differs. The main difference is that the dignity of a woman is still intact & respected even after her death & her son & husband is there to make sure of it. That is why a section of the Changi Beach is alway used by Hindu. Even for those scattering the ashes will have a specific direction & use the sun a pivot.

Comment on Ritual #2 by stavky

stavky — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 20:16:27 +0000

Exellent shot.Fantastic colours and details.

Comment on Fade to Blue #2 by Steve

Steve — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 17:27:27 +0000

Beautiful, beautiful photography. Light capture is fantastic. I am a Cumbria Wedding Photographer in Kendal UK and do not get the chance to visit these kind of places anymore so seeing your images is very invigorating.

Comment on Fade to Blue #2 by navin harish

navin harish — Wed, 25 May 2011 13:59:55 +0000

Nice shot. Have come here after a while. Love your new layout.

Comment on Cold Morning at the Roundabout by Jimmy Papia

Jimmy Papia — Sat, 21 May 2011 09:34:00 +0000

woww amazing

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Jimmy Papia — Sat, 21 May 2011 09:32:42 +0000

I like this blog, inspiratif for me

Comment on Fade to Blue #2 by Imran

Imran — Mon, 09 May 2011 16:51:24 +0000

Hi, thanks. This is at Perhentian, Malaysia.

Comment on Fade to Blue #2 by woody914

woody914 — Mon, 09 May 2011 13:52:44 +0000

Beautiful seascape. Is this also in SG? I love your seascapes, and the blog is also beautifully designed.

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