Friday, March 29, 2013

Garden Gallery

The sweetest thing that God ever made is Flower. A soul blossoming in nature whose words a baby can also understand.




 



নাহৰ ফুলে নুশুৱায়, তগৰ ফুলে শুৱাব
তগৰ ফুলে নুশুৱায়,কপৌ ফুলে শুৱাব

Rhynchostylis retusa commonly known as kopou phool is a seasonal  flower of Assam and an integral part of a Bihu dancer's attire. This orchid has a bunch consisting of more than 100 pink - spotted white flowers.












 Butterflies are self propelled flowers. they enhance they beauty of a garden and makes the onlookers  ecstasy

Tuesday, March 5, 2013

Day spent witnessing Nyokum


A phone call and I was here in no time. The excitement of seeing a festival that decapitate a mithun (domesticated form of Indian bison) was immense. The thrill was at its heights when i reached the place. The whole ground was in a colorful mood. Everyone male female in their traditional attire waiting for the ceremony to start.
Boys dressed up in their traditional attire for the festival
Girls in their traditional attire waiting eagerly.

The mithun resting unknown what is stored for him.
Nyokum is a festival celebrated by the Nyishi people principaly found in the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh. It can be described as a festival celebrated to invite all the God and Goddess of the universe to a particular place to provide productivity prosperity happiness to all human beings of the earth.
The main prayer structure is made of bamboo known as "YUGANG" where animals are tethered.
The stage is all set but we are stiil waiting for the guest of honor to arrive to grace the occasion. So i decide to stroll the place and get more flavor out from the place. The stalls mainly consist of different garments and accessories worn by them.







Adding to the chromaticity of nyokum  is the exquisite Ice-cream enjoyed by the kids. There is nothing more soul-stirring surprise than the first adventure with ice-cream. And how can i pass by without clicking them.
Finally it was time for the ceremony to begin. It started with different dances performed by the girls. Though i  was not able to grasp the meaning of the songs the smile on their faces gave the impression that they are enjoying a lot. There was singing and dancing before the head priest or 'Nyubh' comes with his attendents to perform the rituals. And finally at the end rice beer or known as apong are distributed among the guests.