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Unveiling a hidden paradise
Ethereal touch: From a photo exhibition on Tawang organised in Thiruvananthapuram by GREENS.
Perched atop a ridge and surrounded by thick clouds of perennial mist, the Tawang Monastery, one of Asia's biggest Buddhist monasteries, appears suspended from heaven in an ethereal way.
The breathtaking photograph taken by Unni Krishnan Nair, an amateur photographer, was among those displayed at an exhibition at VJT Hall.
The photographs, 75 of them, featuring the life and customs of Monpa tribe, a little-known Buddhist community inhabiting the mountain ranges of Tawang district in Arunachal Pradesh, was the highlight of a three-day Earth Day celebration that concluded on Sunday. The exhibition was organised by GREENS, a nature lovers' club based in the Secretariat in the city.
Scenic beauty
Known as `hidden paradise,' Tawang district, which is almost equal to the size of Wayanad, is unique in its scenic beauty and tradition. Mr. Unni Krishnan Nair is an employee with the Arunachal Pradesh Government. His camera faithfully captures the awesome mountain views, shimmering lakes, snow-capped towns, hanging bamboo bridges and the local life-style with an objective eye.
A display of prize-winning photographs of an all-India nature photographic competition organised by GREENS was also featured at the venue.
First prize
The prize-winning photograph titled, `Snake with kill,' was by Mohan Gidwani of Delhi. The first prize carries a purse of Rs. 5,001 and a two-day visit to a wildlife sanctuary in Kerala.
Kiran M. Pawaskar of Mumbai bagged second prize for his `Tiger in evening light.'
"We received 676 photographs from various parts of the country as part of the competition, an increase by 200 from the previous year," said P.R. Sreekumar, club secretary and section officer, Local Self-Government Department. "The best photograph was adjudged on the basis of rarity, quality of framing, light and over-all aesthetic appeal," he said.
A discussion on the topic, `Natural disasters: views and awareness', was also organised as a part of the celebration.
Sangeeth Kurian
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