Fine Art Print : Hundu Festival
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Hundu Festival
The Thaipusan Festival in Singapore where self- mutilation plays a key role. Here the Kavardie-bearer moves through the crowd out of the temple grounds. Date: February 1964
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1964 Bearer Feathers Festival Grounds Hindu Hinduism Moves Mutilation Peacock Plays Role Singapore Unlucky
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the vibrant colors and rich cultural traditions of the Thaipusam Hindu Festival with our exquisite fine art print from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures the intensity and devotion of the Kavade-bearer as he makes his way through the crowd during the February 1964 celebration in Singapore. Our high-quality fine art prints bring the beauty and depth of this unique event into your home or office, making it an unforgettable addition to your decor. Order now and transport yourself to the heart of this extraordinary Hindu festival.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.6cm x 49.3cm (16" x 19.4")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 66cm (22" x 26")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the intensity and devotion of The Thaipusam Hindu Festival in Singapore, which took place in February 1964. The image focuses on a Kavadi-bearer, a devotee who carries a burden or a Kavadi as an offering to the god Lord Murugan. The Kavadi is adorned with piercings, hooks, and spikes, some of which are attached to the bearer's body, and feathers of a peacock, symbolizing purity and renewal. The crowd, a sea of devoted worshippers, watches in awe and reverence as the bearer moves through the temple grounds. The Thaipusam festival is known for self-mutilation, which is considered an act of penance and devotion for some Hindu followers. The bearer's unflinching determination and the deep concentration on his face convey the immense faith and commitment of the devotees. The Thaipusam festival is an essential part of the Tamil Hindu community in Singapore and is celebrated annually. The festival commemorates Lord Murugan's victory over the demon Soorasamharam and his role as the god of war, love, and fertility. This photograph, taken in the 1960s, offers a unique glimpse into the rich cultural heritage and religious practices of the Hindu community in Singapore during that era. The image is a testament to the enduring power of faith and the human spirit, as the Kavadi-bearer moves through the crowd, unyielding in his devotion.
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