{"product_id":"descending-to-yamuna-river-indien","title":"DESCENDING TO YAMUNA RIVER, INDIA","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe timeless work \"Descending to Yamuna River\" was created during my stay in India at the sacred river Yamuna.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Yamuna is attributed great importance in Indian mythology. Ancient accounts tell that the river originally originated from the Ghaggar River. However, this changed its direction over the years. It owes its name to the goddess Yamuna, also known as Yami or later Kalinda (the Dark One).\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLegends tell that this legendary place was blessed by Krishna, who fell into the waters as a baby. This gave rise to a popular belief: people who immerse themselves in the sacred waters are healed and spared from sickness, death and fear.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eDuring my trip to India, I visited this spiritual and mythical place. Once there, I was able to experience and capture some wonderful moments.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eI would like to tell you a story about one of these moments:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA few hours before sunrise, my wife and I set out to visit the seaside resort of Keshi Ghat on the pier of the Yamuna. \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOn arriving there, we spotted a beautiful temple and stone steps leading down to the bank of the sacred river.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAlthough it was before dawn, many people were already gathered to perform their religious rituals. \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis fascinating sight radiated an incredible calm.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOverwhelmed by the atmosphere, I walked thoughtfully down the steps to the bank of the Yamuna. Brightly colored flowers from previous offerings lay everywhere and deep mist hung in the air. Men and women dressed in gorgeous traditional robes strode past me, introverted.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eI felt this moment was magical and wanted to capture it completely authentically.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLuckily for me, everyone present was deep in thought and in a world where I did not exist. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn seconds, I positioned myself at the edge of the stairs and purposefully pressed the shutter button. I managed to immortalize this breathtaking sight unaltered.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis work takes you far away from your everyday life. It accompanies you to a place where faith is lived.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThrough him hope is created. For he gives us humans the certainty that everything will be fine.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"André Wagner","offers":[{"title":"18 x 27 cm \/ 50 x 50 cm \/ GLÄNZENDES GLAS \/ OHNE RAHMEN","offer_id":37422835695773,"sku":"","price":1430.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"18 x 27 cm \/ 50 x 50 cm \/ MATTES GLAS \/ OHNE RAHMEN","offer_id":51098423034123,"sku":null,"price":1430.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"72 × 108 cm \/ GLÄNZENDES GLAS \/ OHNE RAHMEN","offer_id":37422835761309,"sku":"","price":3500.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"72 × 108 cm \/ MATTES GLAS \/ OHNE RAHMEN","offer_id":51098423066891,"sku":null,"price":3500.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"108 x 162 cm \/ GLÄNZENDES GLAS \/ OHNE RAHMEN","offer_id":37422835728541,"sku":"","price":7100.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"108 x 162 cm \/ MATTES GLAS \/ OHNE RAHMEN","offer_id":51098423099659,"sku":null,"price":7100.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0502\/7856\/3997\/products\/AW_F_1675_1.001-319965.jpg?v=1691619070","url":"https:\/\/flugpost.art\/en\/products\/descending-to-yamuna-river-indien","provider":"Flugpost","version":"1.0","type":"link"}