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Sunday (September 2nd) in Paris saw the Hindu celebration of Ganesh Chaturthi, or Ganesh’s Birthday. The Hindu population of Paris traditionally go all out in their efforts to mark this occasion and this year was no different. To commemorate this event, I’d like to post some of my shots from the parade.
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© 2012 Paul Prescott
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE these pics! How vibrant and beautiful. Someday, I want to go to India, or someday I want to go back to Paris and see the Ganesh Festival!
And how cool is that banana incense holder??? Next time I need to burn some incense and can’t find a holder, I am going to remember the banana trick.
I’m so glad you got to go and do this!
♥
Mrs Paris Paul
Hi Babe!
Glad you liked the pictures. Like I said, it was a little frustrating to have run out of room on my XD card but I enjoyed getting out on a Sunday morning and learning something new!
Funny, I didn’t even know there was a Banana Incense holder in the photo until you mention it! I had to go back and see what you were talking about! LOL
Thanks for the props and see you in the streets,
Mr Paris Paul
I was there too! I love this celebration.
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Your photos are very beautiful. I like the elephant. It’s not so easy to take photos during a parade; people don’t stop fidgetting! I shoot a bit at random sometimes, but I think that’s not the right way to get a good picture!
Bye!
Hello Marilay!
The celebration was a lot of fun, indeed, and I’m so glad you liked the photographs! It’s true that it wasn’t easy, but the trick was for me to take hundreds of shots and take out only the best ones. Thanks for the visit and the comment!
See you in the streets,
Paris Paul
Great shots. I haven’t heard of this parade. I’d love to check it out someday. Looks like a lot of fun.
I think it’s a pretty big deal in the Hindu world… I’d heard about it in Paris before, but this was the first year I’d attended. It’s definitely worth a visit if you have the chance!