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A carpenter working on a door frame in his street-side workshop, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India

A carpenter working on a door frame in his street-side workshop, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
A carpenter working on a door frame in his street-side workshop, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
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A man walking past mannequins in display, at Tekka Market, Little India, Singapore

A man walking past mannequins in display, at Tekka Market, Little India, Singapore
This corridor will always be full of colors.

A man walking past mannequins in display, at Tekka Market, Little India, Singapore
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A loading woman on her way at back of a mini lorry, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India

A loading woman on her way at back of a mini lorry, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
She was wearing a man’s long sleeve shirt over her saree, and balanced herself on a moving lorry by holding onto the rails. But her face didn’t show any hardship.

A loading woman on her way at back of a mini lorry, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
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Clay statue of a meditating monk in front of a shop, Night Bazaar, Chiang Mai, Thailand

Clay statue of a meditating monk in front of a shop, Night Bazaar, Chiang Mai, Thailand
I liked the pink cap and it made the scene interesting.

Clay statue of a meditating monk in front of a shop, Night Bazaar, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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A shopkeeper sewing a garland of roses outside the Pazhamudircholai Temple, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India

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

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

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 street vendor trimming the sugar cane sticks for his road side juice shop, Thamukkam, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India

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

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

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 kavadi bearer with spikes or hooks on his way to the temple during the Thaipusam festival, Serangoon Road, Singapore

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

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

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

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 Street vendor on his way carrying various items, at Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India

A Street vendor on his way carrying various items, at Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
He was carrying things to his street side shop, it seemed.

A Street vendor on his way carrying various items, at Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
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Street vendors sharpening knife and scissors in their portable sharpening wheels by the street side, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India

Street vendors sharpening knife and scissors in their portable sharpening wheels by the street side, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
It seems this trade is doing not bad, as I see about 4 wheels now, from hardly one a few years back.

Street vendors sharpening knife and scissors in their portable sharpening wheels by the street side, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
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At a shop house selling nuts and snacks, East Masi Street, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India

At a shop house selling nuts and snacks, East Masi Street, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India 
Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
At a shop house selling nuts and snacks, East Masi Street, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
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Two lion dancers ready to perform at Waterloo Street, Bugis, Singapore

Two lion dancers ready to perform at Waterloo Street, Bugis, Singapore
Two men fulfill the four legs and would need to sync up so well through out the dance performance.

Two lion dancers ready to perform at Waterloo Street, Bugis, Singapore
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A delivery man riding his tricycle with a stack of chairs, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India.

A delivery man riding his tricycle with a stack of chairs, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India.
A delivery man riding his tricycle with a stack of chairs, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India.