Matam

Mr Bundeally of Dongri was another veteran of the Iranian sword Matam during Chehlum but he has retired due to his age ..

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Sword Matam Memories, originally uploaded by firoze shakir photographerno1.

2008 February 08 « bollywoods most wanted photographerno1 2008

The sword Matam is a Mumbai flavor , I have seen guys in Lucknow trying to do it but it sucks to say the least..

2008 February 08 « bollywoods most wanted photographerno1 2008

The sword Matam is a Mumbai flavor , I have seen guys in Lucknow trying to do it but it sucks to say the least..

The Art of Sword Matam of Mumbai « bollywoods most wanted photographerno1 2008

Sword Matam Memories, originally uploaded by firoze shakir photographerno1.

Sword Matam Memories « bollywoods most wanted photographerno1 2008

Whoever visits Manama or any village in Bahrain will difinitly notice the black banners and the busy life specially at night, were everybody is moving from one "Matam" to another, but ever wondered what is the story of these guys? why are they doing this? what is the story?

Jihad Monitor 2008

I had a tough time shooting this series , I dont have such a tough time during any event not even Moharam where I am a whisker away from swords and flying flagellating blades ..or the 18 feet sharp rods of the Maryamma disciples or when I walk on fire during Ag Ka Matam.

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I too have done Matam within the Badri Mosque, a few years back to the chant of Ya Hussain on the birthday of His Holiness Dr Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin..

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I had a tough time shooting this series , I dont have such a tough time during any event not even Moharam where I am a whisker away from swords and flying flagellating blades ..or the 18 feet sharp rods of the Maryamma disciples or when I walk on fire during Ag Ka Matam.

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Being born in a Shia family she is totally tuned with her culture and does Matam on the Shia days of mourning..

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