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Belief in celebration of Vivek Singh – Aquarius Mela is much more than a collection of photographs – it is a visual and spiritual travel in the heart of the largest and most sacred assembly in the world. By capturing the 2019 Aquarius Mela, this book takes the readers’ deeper into the spirit of the event, gives the intimate glimpse of the devotion and conduct that defines it for centuries.
The book began with a powerful aircraft shot of Sangam, Ganga, Jamuna and mythical Saraswati rivers. The vastness of the crowd in this sacred place is wonderful, and the perfect scale of the fair is immediately evident. This opening image acts as a perfect role – its great spiritual power in its glory that meets the space, as well as reflects the deep personal devotion of millions of people. Significantly, the aerial shot was taken from a helicopter, not just with modern drone technology, a glory that refers to the photographer’s dedication and promise to capture the event from each imaginary angle.
Vivek Singh, who worked as a senior officer of the Uttar Pradesh government during the 2019 Aquarius Mela, provides a unique perspective. His role in overseeing the logistics of the event – to organize the flow of massive people from ensuring subsidized food for visitors – the operational complexity and its spiritual depth are leaning on both deep understanding. His participation in the fair is not limited to management; He is a participant in its conduct and witness to faith that drives it. As a photographer, he brought this experience into life through about 100 wonderful images.
The images of celebrating faith express the complexity of the fair, from the delicate identification of the aisle to the glorious procession of the elephant carrying the Naga saint. The lions’ images do more than the moments of capture; They encourage them. The images are associated with the raw power of the crowd, the clear heat of the sun and the intensity of the mantras that return through the wind. Most iconic moments – “Shahi Bath,” Sacred bath – not only glorified them but have been portrayed in their intimate, personal beauty. Singh’s attention to the details to find moments of calm grace in the chaos and this book separately. Vivek Singh also included a picture of the procession of Juna Akhad in Varanasi, which they captured the strong and lively force of this respected group of Tapaswas when they crossed the holy city. This image enriches the narrative, highlighting the deep spiritual significance of the Kumbh Mela beyond the main event of Prayagraj.
Faith is truly significant that is not just conducts, but people – the general person and the power to do the same as the sinful saint – whose life is associated with the spiritual pulse of the Kumbh fair. Through his lens, Singh manages to express the deep human side of this religious celebration, portraying countless methods and expresses himself in every corner of the assembly. Each photograph looks like the personal invitation of the viewer not as an external but as a participant in its spiritual journey.
Renowned photographer Sri Dinesh Khanna Fourward gives more context to the book. Khanna acknowledged the number of challenges involved in enrolling the national monument and praised Singh for the project’s sensitivity and dedication. Foreworth highlights how Singh’s work exceeds mere photography; His images serve as the reflection of its raw, deepest faith.
One of the most interesting aspects of celebrating faith is the search for the deepest meaning of the fair. The book reminds us that Aquarius Mela is not just a sacred bath during the Shahi bath, but about the work of living in faith. Belief, as depicted here, is not limited to conduct – it is something daily that is through devotion, struggle and communal experience. The fair, such as Singh, has captured it, not just a religious assembly, but a living manifestation of spiritual bonds shared by a few million.
Apparently, celebrating faith is a masterpiece. The design of the book and the quality of the production is treated with that reverence. The dense, rich paper and the unique print quality allow each photograph to illuminate, not only the moments, but also capture the fineness of light, shadow and color. Each detail is made finely, enhances the experience of diving in the world of Kumbh Mela. The result is a book that is a collector’s item as much as a permanent power of faith.
In conclusion, celebration of faith – Kumbh Mela is a powerful tribute to one of the most notable spiritual gatherings in the world. Through Vivek Singh’s lens, we were invited not only to see the event but to feel it – heat, mantra, devotion. This book is not just interested in photography or interested in the Aquarius Mela – it is anyone trying to understand the expression of the breath of faith in its pure form. With the visual, insightful narrative and exceptional craft of it, it is a book that will resonate with someone who has sought the deep meaning of faith, devotion and unity.
Celebrating faith, a piece of faith, is a necessary act for anyone who is bound by the spiritual heart of India to celebrate faith.
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About the Raj government
Raj Sarkar is a street photographer and teacher. He received his MBA degree in Finance and Masters Diploma in Computer Application. He is the founder of the World Photographic Forum and a curator of APF Magazine Street Photography. He likes to explore the possibilities on the street. His main object is to froze the emotions and activities of human beings.
He provided speeches on photography in various colleges and institutions like IIM (Indian Institution of Management), Union Chapel School, etc. He also conducted numerous workshops in street photography. He has also created various exhibitions and has been appointed as judges in various competitions.
Raj recipients of various awards, recently won the International Puskar Mela Contest, the winning Wiplay Photo Competition “India in Color”. The Garuda World Photo Competition and Hipa and his work have been displayed worldwide. He reviewed various gadgets and cameras, including Fuji X camera for Fujifilm. His article has been published on Fujilov, Street Photography Magazine, USA, Viewfind, APF Magazine, Smart Photography, Better Photography, Asian Photography, Chiz Magazine, Saved, 121 Clicks, National Geographic and many more world -renowned magazines and websites. His photos were recently screened at the London Street Photography Festival and the Indian Photo Festival.
