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A shopkeeper sewing a garland of roses outside the Pazhamudircholai Temple, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India

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A shopkeeper sewing a garland of roses outside the Pazhamudircholai Temple, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
Almost all South Indian temples would have flower and garland shops outside as people always buy them for prayers.

A shopkeeper sewing a garland of roses outside the Pazhamudircholai Temple, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
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A calligrapher and souvenir shopkeeper at ChinaTown, Singapore

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A calligrapher and souvenir shopkeeper at ChinaTown, Singapore
Calligraphy is widely practiced as an art form and a popular craftwork.

A calligrapher and souvenir shopkeeper at ChinaTown, Singapore
People · Still Life

Life-like statue of Sai Baba of Shirdi at the entrance of a craftshop, Little India, Singapore

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Life-like statue of Sai Baba of Shirdi at the entrance of a craftshop, Little India, Singapore
Posture of the saint that became popular from one of his images.

Life-like statue of Sai Baba of Shirdi at the entrance of a craftshop, Little India, Singapore
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Lion dancers having a mini break, at Hougang, Singapore

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Lion dancers having a mini break, at Hougang, Singapore
It’s good to see youths take up such cultural events.

Lion dancers having a mini break, at Hougang, Singapore
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A woman on her way to field work, at Pura Desa Adat Perean, Bali, Indonesia

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A woman on her way to field work, at Pura Desa Adat Perean, Bali, Indonesia
It’s lush green everywhere, in every village.

A woman on her way to field work, at Pura Desa Adat Perean, Bali, Indonesia
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A loadman carrying off the goods to a shop, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India

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A loadman carrying off the goods to a shop, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
Not much of machinery and it’s usually a heavy lift.

A loadman carrying off the goods to a shop, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
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A street vendor trimming the sugar cane sticks for his road side juice shop, Thamukkam, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India

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A street vendor trimming the sugar cane sticks for his road side juice shop, Thamukkam, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
Street vendors like to work in squat position

A street vendor trimming the sugar cane sticks for his road side juice shop, Thamukkam, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
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Lalitpur living Godess, part of Kumari tradition, in her throne, Lalitpur, Kathmandu, Nepal

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Lalitpur living Godess, part of Kumari tradition, in her throne, Lalitpur, Kathmandu, Nepal
This Kumari Devi tradition and the associated ceremonies and rituals seemed similar to the Buddhist Lama tradition but with differences. I managed a click when she looked at me.

Lalitpur living Godess, part of Kumari tradition, in her throne, Lalitpur, Kathmandu, Nepal
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Street vendors selling Palmyra sprouts and groundnuts, at East Masi St, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India

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Street vendors selling Palmyra sprouts and groundnuts, at East Masi St, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
Palmyra sprout is unique to south Indian diet.

Street vendors selling Palmyra sprouts and groundnuts, at East Masi St, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
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Two Kalaripayattu warriors show off their skills in a duel at Thirumeny Cultural Centre, Munnar, Kerala, India

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Two Kalaripayattu warriors show off their skills in a duel at Thirumeny Cultural Centre, Munnar, Kerala, India
It’s an ancient martial art, and revived in recent times.

Two Kalaripayattu warriors show off their skills in a duel at Thirumeny Cultural Centre, Munnar, Kerala, India
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A woman carrying her offering to the village temple, at Pura Desa Adat Perean, Bali, Indonesia

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A woman carrying her offering to the village temple, at Pura Desa Adat Perean, Bali, Indonesia
Temples are central to their living and ceremonies make their lives colorful.

A woman carrying her offering to the village temple, at Pura Desa Adat Perean, Bali, Indonesia
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A fortune teller counseling his clients at Jonker Walk, Malacca, Malaysia.

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A fortune teller counselling his clients at Jonker Walk, Malacca, Malaysia.
He seems to be referring to his book.

A fortune teller counseling his clients at Jonker Walk, Malacca, Malaysia.
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A group of women carrying their offering to the village temple, at Pura Desa Adat Perean, Bali, Indonesia

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A group of women carrying their offering to the village temple, at Pura Desa Adat Perean, Bali, Indonesia
Temples and ceremonies are central part of their lives and it’s always great to see.

A group of women carrying their offering to the village temple, at Pura Desa Adat Perean, Bali, Indonesia
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A rickshaw decorated and lit up at Jln Merdeka, Malacca, Malaysia.

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A rickshaw decorated and lit up at Jln Merdeka, Malacca, Malaysia.
It would be a pleasant ride at evenings.

A rickshaw decorated and lit up at Jln Merdeka, Malacca, Malaysia.
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A classical legong dancer performing with the gamelan music ensemble at the Ubud Palace, Bali, Indonesia

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A classical legong dancer performing with the gamelan music ensemble at the Ubud Palace, Bali, Indonesia
Finger movements were more prominent, and I liked their silk attire so much.

A classical legong dancer performing with the gamelan music ensemble at the Ubud Palace, Bali, Indonesia
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A kavadi bearer with spikes or hooks on his way to the temple during the Thaipusam festival, Serangoon Road, Singapore

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A kavadi bearer with spikes or hooks on his way to the temple during the Thaipusam festival, Serangoon Road, Singapore
Kavadis are getting more colorful and decorative over the years.

A kavadi bearer with spikes or hooks on his way to the temple during the Thaipusam festival, Serangoon Road, Singapore
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Women in ritual bathing, Melukat ceremony, at the holy spring temple, Pura Tirta Empul, Bali, Indonesia

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A young girl watching the Thaipusam procession from the shoulders of her dad, Selegie Road, Singapore

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A young girl watching the Thaipusam procession from the shoulders of her dad, Selegie Road, Singapore
It’s always wonderful to see a father carrying his kid on his shoulders, the girl had an unobstructed view.

A young girl watching the Thaipusam procession from the shoulders of her dad, Selegie Road, Singapore
Landscape · People

A couple having their photoshoot at Angkor Wat, Siem Reap, Cambodia

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A couple having their photoshoot at Angkor Wat, Siem Reap, Cambodia
It seems to be a popular now for new couples to have their photoshoot. I liked how their silk attire blends with the ancient architecture.

A couple having their photoshoot at Angkor Wat, Siem Reap, Cambodia
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Street vendor selling buckets of colorful Rangoli kolam powder at Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India

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Street vendor selling buckets of colorful Rangoli kolam powder at Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
It’s a modest street side setup but looked vibrant with all the colors.

Street vendor selling buckets of colorful Rangoli kolam powder at Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
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A woman praying in front of the gates of the holy spring temple, Pura Tirta Empul, before taking bath, Bali, Indonesia

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A woman praying in front of the gates of the holy spring temple, Pura Tirta Empul, before taking bath, Bali, Indonesia
Balinese temple architecture is unique and I love how the gates are shaped. The temple was busy as it’s popular but I managed to see this woman alone, offering prayers.

A woman praying in front of the gates of the holy spring temple, Pura Tirta Empul, before taking bath, Bali, Indonesia
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Fishermen set out in their boats at Chilavannur Kayal, Kochi, Kerala, India

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Fishermen set out in their boats at Chilavannur Kayal, Kochi, Kerala, India
The Chinese Fishing Net brought a good background, I thought.

Fishermen set out in their boats at Chilavannur Kayal, Kochi, Kerala, India
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A watch mechanic analyzing watches at his shop, Jew Town Road, at Kochi, Kerala, India

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A watch mechanic analyzing watches at his shop, Jew Town Road, at Kochi, Kerala, India
Traditionally they wear the magnifier on one eye only.

A watch mechanic analyzing watches at his shop, Jew Town Road, at Kochi, Kerala, India