2nd Main, Gandhinagar
Canon PowerShot A530 0.002 sec. (1/500) ISO 100
His name is Heera Panna. A rather colourful name for a Kannadiga from Benglur. However, nobody except his close friends call him by the name his parents gave him. To the world, he is known as Dasappa. Because that's his profession.
Heera Panna is a Dasappa who goes from home to home, doing pooja and distributing blessings in the name of Lord Venkateshwara of Thirumala Thirupati. A profession that is practised only for two days in a week. Friday and Saturday.
On a Friday, it makes senses for Dasappa to walk up and down the mains and crosses of Gandhinagar. Because that's the day for movie openings. He's likely to have film producers and distributors asking Dasappa to convey their prayers to the Lord of Seven Hills in Thirumala, AP, for a small fee.
See the full series: Friday Movie Release.
And here's a beautiful song sung by Bharat Ratna Pt. Bhimsen Joshi for a Gandhinagar produced film called Sandhya Raaga. The song features Dr Rajkumar. You can see a poster with Dr Raj next to Dasappa.
11 comments:
I hope Dasappa blesses me too, it being Friday the 13th;)
Great picture as always, and the text is informative as ever:)
Beautiful song. As always you find the hidden gems of the city. One question. How did Dasappa give away his true name to you?
Well, I asked him and he told. :) He was a very friendly chap.
lovely style on your blog,,saaaar!!
sift
outsourcing prayers :)similar to the man in my chennai post who was applying camphor , I think
Superb mood and great lighting!
india never ceases to amaze!
nice!
very interesting
greetings from trichur - kerala
Incredible capture..
Lovely post...i had never heard this song before, so thanks for uploading it. Lovely indeed...and that to in the voice of pt.bhimsen joshi its incredible!
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