Ganesha Festival in Paris …
Ganesha Festival in Paris
The Hindu community in Paris celebrates the birthday of Lord Ganesha (Ganesha Chaturthi) with devotional procession …
The fire procession celebrating Lord Ganesha
Offerings and prayers to Lord Ganesha …
Pulling the chariot of Ganesha laden with flowers and sweet smelling jasmines …
Sandalwood covered coconuts along the streets awaiting to be smashed as soon as Lord Ganesha passes. For the Hindus the smashing of the coconut symbolizes the destruction of the Ego and merging with Brahman – the supreme soul.
Sandalwood covered coconuts
Musicians honouring Lord Ganesha ..
And Tamil dancers dressed in their spectacular costumes …
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Wonderful photos; and the colors are beautiful.
Thank you for the comments !
Its amazing very nice information love to read thanks for sharing .
Thank you …
Gorgeous photo’s and colors!
Thank you the procession was really spectacular
Absolutely stunning. Love your photo’s
Thank you so much for sharing.
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Great photographs of such an interesting event!
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