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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amazing one,
Thank you very much Scott!
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this is BRILLIANT and would so love to see this someday/thankyou
Thank you so much for your nice comment Shanghaiwu!
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Great capture of this extraordinary movement . Very nice light .
Many thanks for your kind comment Anisja!
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Great shot! I’ve always wanted to see them in action; I must make an effort!
Thank you very much for your nice comment Ingrid!
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OUTSTANDING CAPTURE!!!
Many thanks for your nice comment Rakesh!
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Well captured work with a wonderful movement of the dance
Thank you so much for your nice words Thea!
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great shot
Thank you very much!
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Immaculate shot Jens, wonderful capture of the dance of the dervishs, fascinating work.
Regards,
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Many thanks for your nice comment!
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FABULOUS!
Thank you very much Rebecca!
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This is a wonderful image, Jens
Thank you very much for your nice comment John!
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