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SAMIT SAHA
Rewalsar, Himachal Pradesh, India
02/14/2024
11:58 pm

Equipment Details:

Nikon Z6ii + Samyang 14mm, iOptron SGP and Benro Tripod – Stacked, Tracked & Blended.
Sky– 120s X 16
FG – 1 X 0.5s
ISO 1000, f/2.8
Software -DSS, Pixinsight, Adobe Camera Raw & PS

Post-processing Details:

Stacked in DSS, Tracked with iOptron Sky Guider Pro & Blended in Photoshop .
Sky is seperately processed in Pixinsight and Foreground is separately taken in Blue Hour.

Image Details:

"Harmony Haven Monastery - Tso Pema Monastery” – Rewalsar, Himachal Pradesh

- Today's chaotic world finds solace and propagation of non-violence in the teachings of Buddhism, through figures like Guru Rinpoche or Padmasambhava. This 'Harmony Haven Monastery' serves as a pinnacle of their ideals.

Guru Rinpoche, also known as the Second Gautama Buddha, is renowned for spreading Tibetan Buddhism, bringing knowledge and teachings to alleviate the suffering of the people of Tibet. Established as a place of worship dedicated to Guru Rinpoche, this monastery is nestled in the mountainous region of Himachal Pradesh, serving as a meeting ground for various religious doctrines in the city of Rewalsar.

Just as the teachings of Guru Rinpoche encompass ancient mantras and rituals, modern representatives of Buddhism, such as the current 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, continue to embody these ideals, advocating for peace among the turmoil of changing beliefs. Despite the diversity of ideologies, many believe that all souls are dedicated to establishing peace on this planet. Such ancient wisdom resonates through time.

And when I think of this path, I am reminded of the forty thousand crore stars that constitute our Milky Way. Beyond this world, in the vast expanse of space, our Milky Way Galaxy surrounds us. With its center located at our galaxy's core, amidst the sprawling arms like the Sagittarius Arm, Perseus Arm, or the Scutum-Centaurus Arm, lies the significant arm of Orion.

In context, it's worth mentioning that our Sun also resides in this Orion Spur, a minor spiral arm connecting the Sagittarius Arm and the Perseus Arm, estimated to contain approximately four to five thousand crore stars."