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01-DEC-2004 Jyothi Karthik Raja

12.01.04 - Anjali

State College


Anjali is Sanskrit for 'joining hands'. This sacred hand position,
called anjali mudra (AHN-jah-lee MOO-dra), is found throughout Asia
and has become synonymous with images of the East. In the West, this
gesture is a posture of prayer. If you are visiting India, almost all
traditional greeting will be followed by this gesture with the word "Namaste."
Saying Namaste properly always makes a great first impression.

The red "Dupatta" (scarf) is made from "Bandhini" (tie-dye) and is very
common in India. The word Bandana comes from the Hindi word "bandhana" - to tie.
I will do another 'B' tomorrow.
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I am going to try to do the alphabet and with each letter I
shall try to shoot something inherently Indian.

All Alphabet series photographers Click here...


Canon PowerShot A60
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virginiacoastline09-Jan-2005 03:22
this all turned out SO very well, Jyothi =]
laine8205-Dec-2004 08:37
How lovely to see another Alphabet souper willing to share their culture. I look forward to more Jyothi.
Karen Leaf04-Dec-2004 14:12
Jyothi, thank you for this wonderful start to a unique Alphabet gallery. It will be very interesting to see it unfold. Looking forward to the remaining letters.
Guest 02-Dec-2004 09:45
Allow me to say "Welcome Back". This is the real you. Great concept. Keep it going.
Dawn02-Dec-2004 06:50
What a great idea Jyothi, I love reading about your culture here in pad. It always makes for an interesting visit.. I look forward to seeing your ABC's of India. ;D
Guest 02-Dec-2004 03:59
Great idea of pics. with alphabets. You rock dude!

-- Gopi
Guest 02-Dec-2004 02:37
Namaste is pronounced Na as in Nut, mas as in must, te as in teresa
Coleen Perilloux Landry02-Dec-2004 02:01
Namaste--how DO you pronounce it? I have an Indian neighbor and would like to say that to her.
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