Monsoon, Triveni Sangam and the Fujifilm Point and Shoot 200 Film Recipe

This monsoon season at Prayagraj it was mostly overcast. Also this season there was a lot of rainfall and as of end of August 2024 the sun is not out yet. Last time we checked how the Point and Shoot 200 Film Recipe worked on greens and sunlight. This time it will be clouds, low light and a dash of colour here and there.

Setting for Fujifilm X-S20 paired with Tamron 18 – 300 mm

Sangam area has large spaces. To make sure that everything is in focus I am forced to use f/4.5 to f/5.6, mostly f/5. That is very risky because overcast means less light and f/5 means even lesser light. So you are on a tight rope always. And before we move on, here is the link to the film recipe.

Point and Shoot 200 Film Recipe

Photo Gallery

Just follow the Triveni Road right up till Ganga river to reach Harihar Ganga Aarti Samiti. During monsoon, the flood water reaches right up to the Aarti Point at times flooding the whole aarti area too. The boats are lined up here to take pilgrims to the exact Sangam spot.

Many pilgrims who visit Triveni Sangam area. To facilitate reaching the exact Sangam spot and locate the priests, they fly their flags from their boats. The Hindu Brahmin priests specific to Prayagraj and Sangam are called Pandas or Prayagwals.

Against the backdrop of Shastri Bridge the boats are arrange in a cluster whenever they are not in use. The boats are basic wooden frame and a frame to support a canopy.

The vastness of Sangam area is only visible during the monsoon flooding.

As the flood water makes inroads, only the roads are left to walk around. Even the shops have to adjust to the congested space.

The boatmen of Sangam are a tough lot who brave the harsh sun and row their boats. Holidays are more hectic than other days.

Water is a way of life. In the backdrop is the Prayagraj Fort.

Another cluster of boats.

The second Ganga Aarti place is Kulvriksh Ganga Aarti Sthal along the road towards Sangam.

Finally we have the most iconic places in a single frame. The Bade Hanuman Mandir who is also the protector of Prayagraj and the Fort in the backdrop.