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Statues at the Keralantakan Gopuram, the gateway tower to Brihadishvara Temple, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India

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Statues at the Keralantakan Gopuram, the gateway tower to Brihadishvara Temple, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India
Even though this tower was built during Chola period, some of the details might have been modified during the later Nayak Period. The Krishna Leela statues might have been added during the Nayak period.

Statues at the Keralantakan Gopuram, the gateway tower to Brihadishvara Temple, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India
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An Indian Classical dancer performing Bharatanatyam at Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Mylapore, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

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An Indian Classical dancer performing Bharatanatyam at Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Mylapore, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
She had an impeccable elegance and grace in performing certain postures and I was fortunately happened to be there.

An Indian Classical dancer performing Bharatanatyam at Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Mylapore, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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A classic dancer performing Bharatanatyam at Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Mylapore, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

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A classic dancer performing Bharatanatyam at Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Mylapore, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
A classic dancer performing Bharatanatyam at Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Mylapore, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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Trees surrounding the Ta Prohm Temple, Siem Reap, Cambodia

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Trees surrounding the Ta Prohm Temple, Siem Reap, Cambodia
It might have been once a large complex. They’re now trying to restore as much as possible.

Trees surrounding the Ta Prohm Temple, Siem Reap, Cambodia
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A young boy set about to fishing along the street canals at Chetti Melaka, Malacca, Malaysia.

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A young boy set about to fishing along the street canals at Chetti Melaka, Malacca, Malaysia.
Entrance Arc of the Kampung Chetti was behind. He managed to catch a few fishes, much to my surprise.

A young boy set about to fishing along the street canals at Chetti Melaka, Malacca, Malaysia.
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Shoppers looking at decorative lights, lamps, and other Deepavali hangings at a festival bazaar, Little India, Singapore

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Shoppers looking at decorative lights, lamps, and other Deepavali hangings at a festival bazaar, Little India, Singapore
Colors filled the entire space.

Shoppers looking at decorative lights, lamps, and other Deepavali hangings at a festival bazaar, Little India, Singapore
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A musician playing the traditional string instrument, Sapeh, for a cultural show at Kampung Budaya Sarawak, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia

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A musician playing the traditional string instrument, Sapeh, for a cultural show at Kampung Budaya Sarawak, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia
The Sapeh looked like a mix between a Guitar and Veena. The stage lighting was strong and I liked the monochrome rendition.

A musician playing the traditional string instrument, Sapeh, for a cultural show at Kampung Budaya Sarawak, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia
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The new Sarawak Legislative Assembly Building at the banks of Sarawak River, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia.

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I shot this view from the roof of nearby Fort Margherita.

The new Sarawak Legislative Assembly Building at the banks of Sarawak River, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia.
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A young woman drawing a Rangoli in front of a bar before it opens in the evening, at Madras Street, Singapore.

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A young woman drawing a Rangoli in front of a bar before it opens in the evening, at Madras Street, Singapore.
It was a bar with karoke and they do rangoli at the front doors.

A young woman drawing a Rangoli in front of a bar before it opens in the evening, at Madras Street, Singapore.
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Women in traditional attire coming out from the temple after prayers, Agung Jagatnatha Temple, Kota Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia

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Women in traditional attire coming out from the temple after prayers, Agung Jagatnatha Temple, Kota Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia
It was nice to see they always put their traditional attire whenever they go to temples.

Women in traditional attire coming out from the temple after prayers, Agung Jagatnatha Temple, Kota Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia
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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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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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A big bust of bull (Nandi) at a crafts shop, Jew Town Road, at Kochi, Kerala, India

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A big bust of bull (Nandi) at a crafts shop, Jew Town Road, at Kochi, Kerala, India
I can’t resist it’s stare.

A big bust of bull (Nandi) at a crafts shop, Jew Town Road, at Kochi, Kerala, India
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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 woman taking photoshoot in a traditional attire, baju kebaya, at Pinang Peranakan Mansion, Penang, Malaysia

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A woman taking photoshoot in a traditional attire, baju kebaya, at Pinang Peranakan Mansion, Penang, Malaysia
Baju Kebaya is a widely popular attire in this region and people love taking shots at preserved places like this mansion. I liked taking wider angle of such shoots.

A woman taking photoshoot in a traditional attire, baju kebaya, at Pinang Peranakan Mansion, Penang, Malaysia
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A woman burning incense sticks and joss papers to celebrate the Hungry Ghost (7th month) Festival, Jalan Besar, Singapore

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A woman burning incense sticks and joss papers to celebrate the Hungry Ghost (7th month) Festival, Jalan Besar, Singapore
A woman burning incense sticks and joss papers to celebrate the Hungry Ghost (7th month) Festival, Jalan Besar, Singapore
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A woman shopkeeper applying Mehndi (Henna) on her client’s hand, at Deepavali Bazaar stall. Little India, Singapore

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PayaLebar, ChinaTown, Bugis, Singapore

A woman shopkeeper applying Mehndi (Henna) on her client’s hand, at Deepavali Bazaar stall. Little India, Singapore