April 30, 2019
Shango Records
In Varanasi, fire and water are sources of rich iconography in Hindu mythology, associated with life giving powers as well as destruction in cosmic conflagration at the end of time. Sun, the divine symbol of fire in the sky, is worshipped as it rises out of the Ganga every morning bringing the end to darkness. The location of solar (aditya) shrines on the ghats corresponds to position of the sun in solstices and equinoxes, prompting devotees to bathe in the water bodies (kunds) and worship sun at the shrine located close by. Ganga, the supreme symbol of archetypal waters purifies and sanctifies, washing away physical dirt and moral sins. She is mother, Ganga Maa, and a young maiden, consort of Lord Shiva who slows her descent from heavens, catching her in his locks to break her tumult. Ganga invites rich visual and tactile experiences in everyday humdrum activities, and ritual bathing at festivals and life cycle events. "Padmakara" is Jack Essek's new single, music made with passion and love, full of amazing sounds and images. Seldjan Dervish, The Oddness and Voodoom contribute simply great remixes and this is a package that will enlight your senses and heal your body and soul!