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Photo of the Day ~ People & Street Category ~ October 09, 2011

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The Vermillion Play
by raktim debnath (raktim) FIRST POTD!
Camera:
Nikon D5000
Location:
Kolkata, West Bengal
 
India

Photographer Notes:
As Durga puja festivities head for culmination on Sunday, the women of Bengali community will play the traditional 'sindur khela'. "Married women will smear one another with sindur and pray for long and happy married lives. (Baghbazar)
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Patrice Cigallio Wesa commented on October 09, 2011 00:46:
Looks like there are many hands involved in painting her face & wishing her special blessings for a future rich with multiple, happy years. Thanks for the explanation to accompany this fine 1st PV winner, Raktim, congratulations & welcome to the site!
raktim debnath commented on October 09, 2011 05:15:
thanx patricia...!!!It seems that u have understood it completely...!!!
Linn Smith commented on October 09, 2011 09:43:
Welcome to the site, Raktim! Beautifully captured image of this special ritual in your culture! Great expression of affection and warm wishes for a happy married life! Congratulations on your first time win at PV!
Douglas Perry commented on October 09, 2011 10:22:
Congratulations on your first POTD!
raktim debnath commented on October 09, 2011 10:44:
thank you so much Linn Smith and Douglas Perry
Jeannie Hannon commented on October 09, 2011 15:04:
Congrats on your first POTD! and welcome to the site. What a great tradition! Nice capture.

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