Her Journey of Faith

© Ujjwal Mukherjee

Her Journey of Faith

Uploaded: August 23, 2017 08:28:26 | Entered: July 26, 2018 22:50:11

Description

Continuing with my posts from the recent trip in the Himalayas.....once I was done with my Valley of Flowers trip, I also took the trek up to the Hemkund Sahib, at 15197 ft. it is a Sikh place of worship and pilgrimage, you will find two different type of people making this trip, one who love nature and adventure like myself and the others going there on pilgrimage, it was a difficult trek from 9800 ft to 15000 ft but one of the most astonishing things in this trip for me was this old lady, in her seventies , she never took a break , continued at a slow but steady pace, chanting all the way, wearing only slippers (that too she took off towards the end). I spoke to her at this stage of the hike when the path was the steepest and was also very dangerous and I was getting worried for her, she told me she is going there to offer prayers for her sons who is in Army, it was very touching .... I don't think I'll ever forget her.....

Exif: F Number: 18, Exposure Bias Value: -0.67, ExposureTime: 1/160 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 28.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D

Comments

Gord MacEachern August 23, 2017 1

This is a remarkable capture Ujjwal!! #1694359

John Koepfer @PresentPleasures August 23, 2017 1

Wow Ujjwal what a story, I would have been worried for her to, nothing like a mothers will. Lets all hope her sons return safe. This is such a powerful capture!! #11633325

Christine Greenspan level-deluxe August 24, 2017 1

Moving and beautiful. Love the story and this incredible image. #11633570

Randall V. Rainey level-deluxe August 24, 2017 1

I love the story telling that the image tells then add the description and WOW. A FAV #11633586

Harvey A. Ravitch August 24, 2017 1

Ujjwal, You have touched me on So Many Occassions! But Never Like This! What an incredible moment captured Perfectly.. This story will stay with me for a long time. What an act of Faith this woman made! Spectacular story & image.. This Already Won the biggest prize, Admiration, & Respect! I Love This.. #11633664

Ujjwal Mukherjee August 25, 2017

Thanks for your kind comments, I am so glad that you all liked it! And thanks, Harvey for sharing your heartfelt feeling and words, much appreciated! #11633765

Sudipta Das August 30, 2017

wow..lovely #11635365

Patrick Rouzes level-classic September 20, 2017

Fascinating capture & story, Ujjwal! #11642678

John Koepfer @PresentPleasures September 04, 2018

Such a powerful image and finalist Ujjwal, congratulations!! #11723666

Harvey A. Ravitch September 04, 2018

Congratulations Ujjwal, a Wonderful Image, & story! #11723668

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