An old agricultural laborer on his way home from the field after a day’s work, carrying firewood in his bicycle, T.Kallupatti, Tamil Nadu, India

An old agricultural labourer on his way home from the field after a day's work, carrying firewood in his bicycle, T.Kallupatti, Tamil Nadu, India
An old agricultural labourer on his way home from the field after a day’s work, carrying firewood in his bicycle, T.Kallupatti, Tamil Nadu, India

A Tibetan mother and son rolling the prayer wheels while circumambulating the sacred path, Lingkhor, outside the Potala Palace, Lhasa, Tibet

A Tibetan mother and son rolling the prayer wheels while circumambulating the sacred path, Lingkhor, outside the Potala Palace, Lhasa, Tibet
A Tibetan mother and son rolling the prayer wheels while circumambulating the sacred path, Lingkhor, outside the Potala Palace, Lhasa, Tibet

Lalitpur living Goddess (Kumari) in her throne, Lalitpur, Kathmandu, Nepal

Lalitpur living Godess (Kumari) in her throne, Lalitpur, Kathmandu, Nepal
I have read a bit about Nepal’s tradition of selecting a Kumari (a living Goddess) for their worship and meeting one of such Kumari was a very soulful and unique experience during my trip to Nepal and Tibet. One of several ways to be in touch with divine I guess. I still remember the vibrant red color that was present and I am glad with this shot that has brought some of that vibrancy.

Lalitpur living Godess (Kumari) in her throne, Lalitpur, Kathmandu, Nepal

Kids playing the street game, kitti-pul (Gilli-danda) in a narrow lane, Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, India

Kids playing the street game, kitti-pul (Gilli-danda) in a narrow lane, Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, India
Kitti-pul is a popular street game for kids and young men, played with two sticks.

Kids playing the street game, kitti-pul (Gilli-danda) in a narrow lane. Virudhunagar, India

White-breasted Waterhen on the look out for it’s prey amongst the lotus leaves in a lake, Singapore Botanic Gardens, Singapore.

White-breasted Waterhen on the look out for it's prey amongst the lotus leaves in a lake, Singapore Botanic Gardens, Singapore
White-breasted Waterhen on the look out for it’s prey amongst the lotus leaves in a lake, Singapore Botanic Gardens, Singapore

A mother with her baby, from a nomadic tribe, on her way to their tent near the Railway station, Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, India

A mother with her baby, from a nomadic tribe, on her way to their tent near the Railway station, Virudhunagar,  Tamil Nadu, India
She was so happy to be photographed and her laughter was so unforgettable. One of my favorite shot.

A mother with her baby, from a nomadic tribe, on her way to their tent near the Railway station, Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, India

An old woman selling jasmine flowers, fruits and clay dolls in front of a temple. Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, India

An old woman selling jasmine flowers, fruits and clay dolls in front of the temple. Virudhunagar, India
An old woman selling jasmine flowers, fruits and clay dolls in front of the temple. Virudhunagar, India