This pic is taken post a festival known as "Nariyal Purnima"
Introduction
Celebrated all over India, Nariyal Purnima is mainly a festival of fishermen. It is celebrated with greater enthusiasm in the western coast of India. The Kolis of Mumbai is a tribe mostly involved in fishing is one of the most enthusiastic communities during this festival.
Description
The day is begun by offering thanksgiving prayers to the God of the Sea, Lord Varuna. The festival being for those who earn a livelihood through the sea, the sea god who controls the moods of the sea is offered prayers and coconuts. Coconuts are thrown into the sea.
This auspicious day connotes the end of the rains and hence the fishing boats are prepared to enter the waters. The boats are decorated with colorful flags, they are freshly painted. The women and children sing and dance on the sea shore.
Time to celebrate
Nariyal Purnima is celebrated on a full moon day in the month of Shravan which is sometime in July or August.
29 responses
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Steve Baker gave props (11 Aug 2009):
I'm a sucker for boats, and for well-loved old boats at that. Perfect shot of a sweet boat.
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Sam Hauss gave props (11 Aug 2009):
This is a fantastic shot.
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J. Harris Blacklist gave props (11 Aug 2009):
Moving image Vidu!!! Love this
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Dhanny Palma gave props (12 Aug 2009):
What an amazing Shot!!!
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Gail Anderson gave props (12 Aug 2009):
wonderful, wonderful shot, Vidu.... it seems there must be some significance to the flowers... and so i get a sort of "spiritual" feeling from this.
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Vidyavati Chandan said (13 Aug 2009):
Harris, thank you very, very much for the Spotlight!!
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John Tanner gave props (13 Aug 2009):
I love this!!!! Excellent Work!!
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Dunja Kolar gave props (13 Aug 2009):
excellent photo
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Robin Rebecca Reed gave props (13 Aug 2009):
Love this!
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Vicenç !!! gave props (13 Aug 2009):
great
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david ong gave props (13 Aug 2009):
beautiful shot, sounds like a lovely festival, 'the women and the children sing and dance by the sea shore..' i can't stop imagine that scene
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Michaela Krumrey gave props (13 Aug 2009):
Thanks for this great information!
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Jean Pierre Vacherot gave props (14 Aug 2009):
Nice shoto and nice story
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Karen Roberts gave props (15 Aug 2009):
Before I read the story the Title of THE PARTY IS OVER popped in my head..Love the photo!!!!
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John Linton gave props (17 Aug 2009):
Fantastic composition.
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Karen Roberts said (5 Sep 2009):
BAck to VOte!
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John Linton gave props (6 Sep 2009):
Oh YEAH! Rad!
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david ong gave props (6 Sep 2009):
back to vote!
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daniele castellucchio gave props (9 Sep 2009):
yeah!!! voted
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Jean Pierre Vacherot gave props (13 Sep 2009):
Voted !
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Prasad Dharmadhikari said (17 Sep 2009):
Well spotted, Vidya
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Farras Abdelnour gave props (19 Sep 2009):
love this shot, vidu. my vote
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Litz Go gave props (21 Sep 2009):
wonderful image and info. My vote, Vidu!
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Sherry gave props (24 Sep 2009):
cool back story to your photo as well, voted!
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Stefanie Failk gave props (29 Sep 2009):
This is a fantastic shot.Voted!
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JOE FAILK gave props (8 Oct 2009):
Yes it rocks!! Vote
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Rob Roy gave props (10 Oct 2009):
Eye-grabbing and very well composed... nice color!
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Nelson Campbell gave props (14 Oct 2009):
This is wonderful - I always appreciate the information.
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Sonia Adam Murray gave props (11 Nov 2009):
Excellent, voted!
