Sema - The Whirling Dervishs of Konya by Jens Helmstedt
The ritual of SEMA, the mystic dance of turning Mevlevi dervishs found its origin in an inspiration of the mystical islamic philosopher Mevlana Celaleddin Rumi, who lived and taught in 13th century in the city of Konya, Middle Anatolia (Turkey).
Accompanied by the sounds of the flute NEY and other instruments, the whirling dervish is turning around his own axis, the right hand upward to be ready to receice God’s beneficence and the left hand downward to the earth. It symbols the mankind with their connection between heaven and earth.
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© Photo by Jens Helmstedt
Featured on RedBubble Homepage April 4, 2010
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Fantastic capture…Jens ! of these dancers wtg!
Thank youuuu a lot Carla!
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I agree: fantastic capture Jens!!!:)
Thank you very much for your nice comment Claudia!
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awesome;
Thank you very much Scott!
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The movement in this really conveys the intensity of their religious beliefs. Great colours and light too.
Thank you very much for your nice words!
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Wow,great capture Jens!
Thank you very much for your nice comment Ildi!
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Wonderful !
Thank you very much for your nice comment Sylvia!
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So beautiful!
Thanks so much for your nice words!
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Fabulous image.
Thank you so much Linda!
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OHHHH… I love this dance… so breathtakingly beautiful !!!!! WOW!!!!!
Thank you for sharing this photo Jens…. YES… it’s gorgeous!! :)
Thank you very much for your nice comment Ming!
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we are always reaching out to heaven,in hope of a better,being above and within
Thanks for your nice comment!
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