Radhakrishna Rao

Ujjain Simhaasta Maha Kumbh Mela is a confluence of religious belief and a tryst for human salvation. This photo shot capture the tranquil moment of life while the painting act as a backdrop carrying the saga of human existence and intricacies intertwined with philosophical believes. India, a land of religious thoughts and traditional exuberance is conveyed in these captured moments. Spiritual domains, religious activities and the urge to attain nirvana is what Indian life treads upon and these fine shots capture that essence. This image represent the different aspects of life and the common attitudes juxtaposed against vibrant backdrop synchronises the urge for the perseverance of life. The motifs and the mythical characters are quite often a part of our upbringing and the vision to attain salvation is deep rooted in our thoughts that can be visualised in this photograph. The commoners act as models representing the depth of philosophy against mythical scenes and modern attitudes. The moments captured on this auspicious occasion are the aesthetic quintessence of human existence and the innocence and inclination to seek the supreme divine.

Shot taken at Taj Mahal, Agra, Uttar Pradesh

Shot taken at Gangapur, Gulbarga, Karnataka