The Jain Tirthankara Sculptures in Salar Jung Museum

Jainism traditionally known as the Jina śāsana or Jain dharma, is a South Asian religion.

The word "Jain" derives from the Sanskrit word jina (conqueror). A human being who has conquered all inner passions like attachment, desire, anger, pride, greed, etc. and therefore, possesses pure infinite knowledge (Kevala Jnana) is called Jina. Followers of the path practiced and preached by the jinas are known as Jains.

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Replicas of different Vahanas of Lord Venkatesa from TTD Museum

There are different vahanas used in the Tirumala temple for the use of the lord. Some of them are very old and ancient and some of them quite modern. Even the antique ones have been so repaired and renovated through the ages that their original features could not be differentiated.

Following are the miniature replicas from the TTD Srivari museum from Tirupathi.

Sarvabhupala vahana or Vimana vahana

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Shilparamam Hyderabad

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Recent pics from my Balcony

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Reverse Mounting Your Prime Lenses for Affordable Macro Photography

In order to capture close up shots we should have a macro lens. But macro lens are very costly and may not be affordable for everyone

There is a workaround, you just need to buy a reversal mounting to achieve macro photography.

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