The Bells of Mayapur

My friend Braja Sorenson,  lives in Paschim Banga in the village of Mayapur, on the banks of a tributary of the Ganga. She often captures the sights and sounds of the area, which is full of fields, riverboats, simple folks, Krishna temples, and prayers.

As she says " Seriously, all you need to do is listen to the bells ringing in this little town, that's all the solutions anyone needs....."

One of her clicks below.  

Big, small,
hefty, dainty,
some simply hanging,
some additionally
tied up confused
in knots,
they all wait
individually
to be part of the praise
and prayer.

Unaware,
that the best music
happens,
with a devoted
moving touch,
that makes you
swing in prayer
with all those around you,
ringing away in joy,
despite those
thought holding
individual chains
trying to keep you in place...

Pulling to celebrate.....

Throughout many temples in India, there are always some special celebrations in honor of a particular God or Goddess, which involve elaborate prayers , gatherings of large amount of devotees, distribution of Prasad (blessed foodstuff), and many times , a procession of the deity, in traditional chariots, that celebrate the arts and crafts of the region.

Below is a photograph (by Deepak Amembal Magiceye) , of the chariot of the The Goddess Mookambika from the Mookambika temple in Kollur, Karnataka. On a special day during the year, the Goddess is installed in the chariot with elaborate ceremonies, and taken in a procession through the city, pulled by the devotees, with great pomp, celebration and devotion .


(photo by Deepak Amembal Magiceye)
Custom made
four wheel drive,
powered by
extra large wheels,
confident wishful transmission,
deep faithful
driver's seat,
with
absolutely clear
front view,
real time peripheral vision,
objects always as close
as you think
they are.

Elevated
passenger seat,
with worldwide
surround sound "vision" ;
No windows required
as passenger
can see
within you,
anytime.
(photo courtesy Google)
Movement
by a special pull
of hundreds,
powered
by
their immense faith
and sonorous prayers....

Suitable for Goddesses......