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08-SEP-2014

September 8

Gatotkaca, a Sundanese Rod Puppet from West-Java, Indonesia

Ghatotkacha (Sanskrit: घटोत्कच Ghaṭōtkaca "Bald Pot"), is a character in the Mahabharata.

Ghatotkacha is the son of Bhima and the giantess Hidimbi (sister of Hidimba). His maternal parentage made him half-rakshasa and gave him many magical powers such as the ability to fly that made him an important fighter in the Kurukshetra war, the climax of the epic.

Nikon D700 ,Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D AF
1/250s f/1.8 at 85.0mm iso400 full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto
Tom LeRoy09-Sep-2014 15:38
Your famous puppet is really stunning, like the story and the shot is really gorgeous, Walter. The 85mm 1.8D is sure fine also. V
Bob Davis09-Sep-2014 14:04
nice image Walter
Jim Coffman09-Sep-2014 12:50
This is so cool! Very sharp and very colorful capture..
Guest 09-Sep-2014 12:04
Beautiful image, beautifully photographed. V
LynnH09-Sep-2014 11:33
Great portrait of Gatotkaca today. Wonderfully painted and decorated puppet. I'm curious about the interesting, pink, birdlike thingy on his elbow. V
Stephanie09-Sep-2014 11:29
This is a marvelous and interesting statue! I love the intricate painting! VV
Alexander Kazakov09-Sep-2014 11:08
So unusual! Superb shot! V
Ken Chambers ARPS09-Sep-2014 10:53
Nicely photographed Walter, thank you for the history.
danad09-Sep-2014 06:43
A superb Wayang Golek beautifully photographed. V.
Zeeby09-Sep-2014 06:07
Great details and very interesting. V
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