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Two men cast as mythical figures at the temple festival procession, T.Kallupatti, Tamil Nadu, India

Two men cast as mythical figures at the temple festival procession, T.Kallupatti, Tamil Nadu, India
They make great efforts and very colorful in their outlook.

Two men cast as mythical figures at the temple festival procession, T.Kallupatti, Tamil Nadu, India
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A young man cast as a woman flower seller, for the temple festival procession, T.Kallupatti, Tamil Nadu, India

A young man cast as a woman flower seller, for the temple festival procession, T.Kallupatti, Tamil Nadu, India
He did his casting so well and was popular in the procession.

A young man cast as a woman flower seller, for the temple festival procession, T.Kallupatti, Tamil Nadu, India
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A woman leading her cows to home on leash, back from the field, and also carrying forage crops, T.Kallupatti, Tamil Nadu, India

A woman leading her cows to home on leash, back from the field, and also carrying forage crops, T.Kallupatti, Tamil Nadu, India
She handled the cows with ease and she must have been walking a long distance.

A woman leading her cows to home on leash, back from the field, and also carrying forage crops, T.Kallupatti, Tamil Nadu, India
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Bulls and calves are on the way to nearby market place. T.Kallupatti-Theni Road, Tamil Nadu, India

Bulls and calves are on the way to nearby market place. T.Kallupatti-Theni Road, Tamil Nadu, India
Gone in front of the procession to take the snap – was a thrilling experience to face the herd on the march.

Bulls and calves are on the way to nearby market place. T.Kallupatti-Theni Road, Tamil Nadu, India
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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
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An young man cast as Naga Kanni (Snake Maiden) for the temple festival procession. T.Kallupatti, Tamil Nadu, India

An young man cast as Naga Kanni (Snake Maiden) for the temple festival procession. 
T.Kallupatti, Tamil Nadu, India
An young man cast as Naga Kanni (Snake Maiden) for the temple festival procession. T.Kallupatti, Tamil Nadu, India
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A craftswoman who would make tattoo like shape, waiting for customers, at a festival. T Kallupatti, Tamil Nadu, India

A craftswoman who would make tattoo like shape, waiting for customers, at a festival. T Kallupatti, Tamil Nadu, India
A craftswoman who would make tattoo like shape, waiting for customers, at a festival. T Kallupatti, Tamil Nadu, India
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An young man cast as a woman selling buttermilk, for the temple festival procession. T.Kallupatti, Tamil Nadu, India

An young man cast as a woman selling buttermilk, for the temple festival procession. T.Kallupatti, Tamil Nadu, India
An young man cast as a woman selling buttermilk, for the temple festival procession. T.Kallupatti, Tamil Nadu, India

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Workers, both men and women, working in a brick kiln, Near T. Kallupatti, Tamil Nadu, India.

Workers, both men and women, working in a brick kiln, Near T. Kallupatti, Tamil Nadu, India.
Workers, both men and women, working in a brick kiln, Near T. Kallupatti, Tamil Nadu, India.

One of a shot that I cherish, especially with a mountain backdrop adds into the picture nicely!

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Peasants returning home in evening, carrying hay for their livestock. Theni road, Tamil Nadu, India

Peasants returning home in evening, carrying hay for their livestock. Theni road, Tamil Nadu, India
Peasants returning home in evening, carrying hay for their livestock. Theni road, Tamil Nadu, India

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A woman construction worker at the road works, T.Kallupatti, Tamil Nadu, India.

A woman construction worker at the road works, T.Kallupatti, Tamil Nadu, India.
A woman construction worker at the road works, T.Kallupatti, Tamil Nadu, India.

Road construction works would be quite laborious especially in rural areas where the machines aren’t used much. It’s always amazing to see the resilience of women working in this sector. Women are underpaid compared to their men counterparts but the hard work only add to their dignity.