People usually visit the cemetery on all souls day
to pay their respects to their near and dear ones. I make it a point to walk
around and have a look at all the graves, some colourfully decorated
while some make it simple with just a single bouquet
It’s a pleasure to walk around the St Sepulchers cemetery in Pune.
I saw these small graves which were unmarked (probably
infants) but someone had left some flowers on the graves
Some sit down and painstakingly arrange each and
every flower
I noticed this dog with a collar. Was he spending a
few minutes of solitude with his master?
Some of the graves looked uniform, (with similar
decorations)
If you have the time and patience, you get to read
some good and meaningful writings on the tombstones.
I noticed that on the older tombstones, the cause
of the death was also mentioned.
I was fascinated by the statue of an angel behind
this lady
I don’t think the present day craftsman can make anything like
this in marble or stone.
The next time I must make it a point to go early.
The noon sun is not the right time to click pictures.
10 comments:
Enjoyed reading the blog! the cemetery does come to life on all souls day. regards - Joellan Fernandes
Nice post Joe, the peacocks must've felt like the people have encroached their peaceful bliss. Happy Feast of the All Souls Day!
Cemeteries are interesting places. This in your post sure is such a place.
The problem with flowers is that they might stain the tombstone (it depends on the quality of the stone or marble of which it is made).
The picture with the dog is priceless.
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I enjoy cemeteries and this one is very beautiful. Nice to see people taking care of their loved ones graves.
Interesting to read about the cultural similarities and differences with regards to All Souls Day. The dog needing to be near his departed master is such a moving image.
Poppy
I like that statue - I am wondering if it's a lady or angel? I often visit the cemetery to see my mom and dad, and sometimes leave a single rose.
Have a good rest of the week, Haddock.
~Sheri
A very solemn place indeed. Especially the dog there by himself.
The lines on the gravestones- they are so meaningful, but made me a bit sad...
The statue is really a unique one!
I never knew of this tradition of decorating graves but I think it is wonderful. I wish it was done here, it would make the graveyards more colourful at that time of year.
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