Northern Lights at 66ºN.
Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights, will be celebrated tomorrow. At these high latitudes in Iceland, we make do with our own version of Lights.
Diwali (Deepavali) admits multiple interpretations, all having their basis in the triumph of Virtue over Vice.
The festival marks the return of Lord Rama, His wife Sita, and brother Lakshman from their 14 years in exile. The period is also closely linked to Goddess Lakshmi, the repository of Wealth (in the broadest sense).
The defining event, however, is the beheading of Narakasura by Krishna.
In Narakasura were embodied darkness (tamas), ignorance (avidya), ego (ahamkara), and base proclivities (adharma). He had his comeuppance at the hands of Krishna who, after a fierce battle, summoned his sudarshan-chakra (discus) to behead Narakasura.
Diwali symbolises a renewal of the memory of Krishna‘s triumphal moment and the restoration of Light (i.e. Dharma).
The festival marks the return of Lord Rama, His wife Sita, and brother Lakshman from their 14 years in exile. The period is also closely linked to Goddess Lakshmi, the repository of Wealth (in the broadest sense).
The defining event, however, is the beheading of Narakasura by Krishna.
In Narakasura were embodied darkness (tamas), ignorance (avidya), ego (ahamkara), and base proclivities (adharma). He had his comeuppance at the hands of Krishna who, after a fierce battle, summoned his sudarshan-chakra (discus) to behead Narakasura.
Diwali symbolises a renewal of the memory of Krishna‘s triumphal moment and the restoration of Light (i.e. Dharma).
Þór’s sabre – Hvestudalur, Westfjords of Iceland
5DS, TS-E 24L II
Jökulsá á Fjöllum – North Iceland
5D Mark II, 14L II
Sólheimasandur – South Iceland
5D Mark III, Zeiss 15mm Distagon
superb!
Samuel, Atanu, Bob, Dan, and Antonio – thank you, gentlemen. Festival greetings to you all.
Dear Rajan-Bab, My Very Best Wishes on Diwali Day to you, your Family and to your readers. Thank you for your Photo-Blog that brings this remote (to some of us) part of the world into our homes with stunning views. Dev Borem Korum.
Thank you for a history lesson amigo! I am always interested in other cultures and religious deities. It makes for a better understanding of our World and its people.
Just wonderful aurora light here amigo!!!! The night sky is so filled with stars!
The second one is very nice, maybe a bit iconic. Happy Diwali. Preparations for the festival were in high gear when I visited my local Patel Brothers (Indian) grocery.
Excellent northern lights, Rajan.
Happy Diwali to all.
Amazing clicks!