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    This is an attempt to show the old style drama performance in rural India which are on the brink of extinction thanks to the satellite TV’s. On the night there was a procession of Lord Krishna and a drama performed in my native village. The drama is called “Draupadi Vastraharan” an important part from the great epic Mahabharata. All the performers were from the village itself with very little or no acting experience, they worked in the farms during the day and practised during the night for more than a month. The various colours used by the make-up artist. None of them are tested face paints but just few chemicals mixed to get desired colours and the glue used to fix flat tyres used to paste the moustache and beard. : by santoshreddy, Views[410]
         		 Hut of this man is under the heavy tide of the flood: by gangamaa, Views[230]
         		 Flood can't stop the routine life: by gangamaa, Views[195]
         		 Flood has taken every thing of this poor man: by gangamaa, Views[213]
         		 Heights of holiness.....people taking bath in muddy water of ganga: by gangamaa, Views[815]
     
    Power of disasterous water: by gangamaa, Views[214]
         		 This young girl from the streets of Paud village seems to be challenging the camera; as if she was daring the viewer to taste a sample of her life. : by clarafigueras, Views[803]
         		 A tribal child and her grandmother near Rawde Village. These people belong to the Katkari, a nomadic tribe also present in the states of Gujarat, Rajasthan and Karnataka. Deforestation and the rapid development of urbanism have forced the Katkari to leave the forests where they traditionally lived. Nowadays, they are exploited in agricultural labour and in the construction fields, and lack proper access to health care and education, as well as to basic needs such as food, water, shelter and clothes.: by clarafigueras, Views[1018]
         		 A family joyfully plays with water to celebrate 'Holi' festival in Paud. Maharastra is currently facing the worst drought in more than four decades. Low rainfall results in hunger, shortages of drinking water and limitations for growing crops and maintaining livestock. Using water scarcely has become of crucial importance, yet an exception can be made when it comes to something as vital as their cultural practices. : by clarafigueras, Views[519]
         		 Neighbours enjoy each other's company, while sitting outside one of their mud-fabricated houses in Asade village. Baibai, on the left side, has been elected as the head of her community, despite belonging to the lowest caste.: by clarafigueras, Views[640]
     
    Women and children suddenly overwhelmed by their curiosity for the camera, in a typical daily scene in Asade village. Asade is one of the many small farming communities with strong cultural traditions settled around Mulshi Valley, in the Indian state of Maharashtra. The region is confined between the biodiversity-rich Western Ghats and Pune City, and is historically famous for being the powerbase of the Maratha Empire during the 17th Century.: by clarafigueras, Views[517]
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         		 Dreamer: by sb7, Views[208]
         		 Unbound: by sb7, Views[206]
         		 Making my way towards the beautiful shrine, which is high above the mountain.: by throughmylens, Views[161]
         		 Peace hath her victories....: by sb7, Views[186]
     
    No boundaries... cross the line: by sb7, Views[188]
         		 Who is watching me(the remains): by sb7, Views[193]
         		 Fresh flowers for the one who created them :): by throughmylens, Views[149]
         		 Finally, when you are on the end of path which leads you towards him: by throughmylens, Views[188]
         		 Paying homage.. Not from now, but from years. And for lot many years to come: by throughmylens, Views[179]
     
    Everyone is equal, even the squirrels are allowed to grab a bite ;): by throughmylens, Views[185]
         		 Dressing the dead: by livingwiththedead, Views[331]
         		 Living with the dead: by livingwiththedead, Views[463]
         		 Leisure: by livingwiththedead, Views[155]
         		 Watching Television: by livingwiththedead, Views[336]
     
    Breakfast Time: by livingwiththedead, Views[311]
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    In the last couple of decades, demand from the tourism sector has resulted in big malls and luxurious hotels coming up in the hills. The commercialization has increased competition for the locals to survive along with the flourishing big businesses. Seen here is a woman waiting for customers to drop by.: by naveeddadan, Views[203]
         		 Pressure from tourism is such that the locals are feeling the burden of it. Seen here in the image is a local street vendor carrying the load heading towards Chowrasta to put up his makeshift shop.: by naveeddadan, Views[235]
         		 For locals though Chowrasta means more than just a tourist spot. For them it is a socialising place where they relish the cool breeze of the hills religiously.: by naveeddadan, Views[226]
         		 Chowrasta is an open area near the top of the Darjeeling surrounded by shops and restaurants. Tourists both local and visitors gather here to enjoy the view of the Mount Kanchengjunga, the world’s third highest peak at a height of 28,169 ft.: by naveeddadan, Views[309]
         		 Darjeeling also known as the 'Queen of the Hills' is a town situated at an altitude of 6710 ft. in the Indian state of West Bengal. Under immense pressure from the Tea and Tourism industry, dense greenery of the hills is replaced by tea gardens and concrete structures. Seen above in the image is the tracks of the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway- a World Heritage Site which leads up to the Chowrasta Square popularly known as The Mall.: by naveeddadan, Views[469]
     
    Though the show started at 8.00 PM, it went on till 4.30 AM in the morning. This tiredness is clearly visible on the face of the audience: by santoshreddy, Views[177]
         		 Drama set and the audience enjoying the show sitting on the ground, under the open sky.: by santoshreddy, Views[218]
         		 This is my cousin, Vishwanath, playing Lord Krishna, one of the main characters in the whole epic. Posing for a portrait backstage. : by santoshreddy, Views[734]
         		 The backstage – the performers getting ready, colourful costumes.: by santoshreddy, Views[298]
         		 The various colours used by the make-up artist. None of them are tested face paints but just few chemicals mixed to get desired colours and the glue used to fix flat tyres used to stick the moustache and beard. : by santoshreddy, Views[363]
     
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