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A Javvu Mittai (Jaggery Candy) seller blowing his small horn to get attention, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India

Maria Vincent Robinson5 Comments
A Javvu Mittai (Jaggery Candy) seller blowing his small horn to get attention, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
Javvu Mittai is traditionally so popular where the seller can use the elastic nature of the candy and would make various shapes like wrist-watch and neck chains, etc.

A Javvu Mittai (Jaggery Candy) seller blowing his small horn to get attention, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
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Two men carrying the clay mascots heralding the procession following from a temple behind, Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, India.

Maria Vincent Robinson7 Comments
Two men carrying the clay mascots heralding the procession following from a temple behind.
Good to see such a traditional practice still followed.

Two men carrying the clay mascots heralding the procession following from a temple behind, Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, India.
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A sugar cane juice seller is crushing the sugar canes in his machine, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India

Maria Vincent Robinson6 Comments
A sugar cane juice seller is crushing the sugar canes in his machine, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
A sugar cane juice seller is crushing the sugar canes in his machine, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
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A young man selling bags of sugar candies, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India

Maria Vincent Robinson4 Comments
A young man selling bags of sugar candies, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
They always carry a bell to draw kids’ attention and to invite them.

A young man selling bags of sugar candies, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
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An Ironing man at work in his mobile cart by the street side, Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, India

Maria Vincent Robinson11 Comments
An Ironing man at work in his mobile cart by the street side, Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, India
He was very gentle at work for his large eyes and big moustache. I liked to render in BW as well but the wall color is so appealing.

An Ironing man at work in his mobile cart by the street side, Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, India
Landscape · Still Life

A damaged clay statue of a warrior deity on horse being propped up with stick and ropes, Samanamalai, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India

Maria Vincent Robinson7 Comments
A damaged clay statue of a warrior deity on horse being propped up with stick and ropes, Samanamalai, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
Good to see It’s standing up to the tides of time and retaining it’s colors.

A damaged clay statue of a warrior deity on horse being propped up with stick and ropes, Samanamalai, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
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A young man selling pearl millet (bajra) porridge and buttermilk in clay pots in his mobile cart, Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, India

Maria Vincent Robinson5 Comments
A young man selling pearl millet (bajra) porridge and buttermilk in clay pots in his mobile cart, Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, India
They will bring cooler relief in the summer.

A young man selling pearl millet (bajra) porridge and buttermilk in clay pots in his mobile cart, Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, India
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A woman with a big nose stud, Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, India

Maria Vincent Robinson5 Comments
A woman with a big nose stud, Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, India
She asked if I can photograph her which I happily obliged.

A woman with a big nose stud, Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, India
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A delivery worker riding his tricycle with cartons of soft drink bottles, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India.

Maria Vincent Robinson6 Comments
A delivery worker riding his tricycle with cartons of soft drink bottles, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India.
A delivery worker riding his tricycle with cartons of soft drink bottles, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India.
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A young man rehearsing his harmonium instrument near their tent by the Railway station, Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, India

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A young man rehearsing his harmonium instrument near their tent by the Railway station, Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, India
He’s part of a nomadic group and maybe rehearsing for busking or a street performance.

A young man rehearsing his harmonium instrument near their tent by the Railway station, Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, India
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A couple offering pooja over a cow in honour of their ancestors, Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, India

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A couple offering pooja over a cow in honour of their ancestors, Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, India
A couple offering pooja over a cow in honour of their ancestors, Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, India
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An old woman offering her prayers in front of the Sri Krishnan Temple at Waterloo Street, Bugis, Singapore

Maria Vincent Robinson5 Comments
An old woman offering her prayers in front of the Sri Krishnan Temple at Waterloo Street, Bugis, Singapore
This Hindu temple is popular with local Chinese who also frequent and worship.

An old woman offering her prayers in front of the Sri Krishnan Temple at Waterloo Street, Bugis, Singapore
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A cook frying chapathis at the roadside food stall, Srivilliputhur, Tamil Nadu, India

Maria Vincent Robinson9 Comments
A cook frying chapathis at the roadside food stall, Srivilliputhur, Tamil Nadu, India
A cook frying chapathis at the roadside food stall, Srivilliputhur, Tamil Nadu, India
Animal Wildlife

Eastern great egret perching on top of a tree, Anaikatti, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India

Maria Vincent Robinson10 Comments
Eastern great egret perching on top of a tree, Anaikatti, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India
He’s showing off his distinct long neck, I guess.

Eastern great egret perching on top of a tree, Anaikatti, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India
Landscape · Still Life

Nandhi (Bull) statue facing the temple inside the Thanjavur Royal Palace, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India

Maria Vincent Robinson4 Comments
Nandhi (Bull) statue facing the temple inside the Thanjavur Royal Palace, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India
Nandhi is always positioned facing God Shiva traditionally. This statue was facing Darbhar (Royal court) inside the palace complex which housed temples as well.

Nandhi (Bull) statue facing the temple inside the Thanjavur Royal Palace, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India
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Loading men on their way to the workplace in their bull cart, Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, India

Maria Vincent Robinson8 Comments
Loading men on their way to the workplace in their bull cart, Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, India
Loading men on their way to the workplace in their bull cart, Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, India