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Golden Shower [Kani Konna]
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Kani konna(Casia fistula) - the state flower of Kerala, India. Found in moderate rainfall area. The flower is used as a ritual to offer lord guruvayurappan or Krishna in all the houses of Keralaites on the first day of the month of Medam - New year of Keralaites(Middle of the month of April)decorated with new vegitables, gold soverings and cash infront of lord krishna with light decoration. The family members will be waking up by their first sight to the decorated items so that the new year will be of full of prosperity and harmony.

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::phasmid
01/02/09 3:59 AM GMT
The colors here are delightful. The green and gold make this a delight!

:)PJ
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.saimamirza
01/02/09 9:33 AM GMT
Wow, I just faved it!
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Which of the favours of your Lord will you deny?
.rajuambat
01/02/09 12:46 AM GMT
Adipoli..FAVED !! :)
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Rajiv A Menon
.sahadk
01/02/09 3:59 PM GMT
Kani kanumnneram..... Kalakki mone,wonderful color
and great presentation of beautiful Konnappoo!!
And the narration is excellent.
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.acool
06/24/09 5:04 AM GMT
Beautiful shot!! I love those flowers, The narration is very informative.
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.meiamafreak
07/23/09 1:17 AM GMT
i've seen these in the Philippines! They are so beautiful!
Thanks for sharing!
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"Never will the heart be satisfied that seeks not God"

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