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    Dusk - Men take charge at sundown. A man sits still on his makeshift bamboo lift-net, waiting patiently for his catch.: by mayurakshi, Views[2032]
         		 Heading Home - After a hard day's work,women return home with their hand made fishing gear.The entire day's effort may have been worth just about Rs. 30-40(even less than a dollar).: by mayurakshi, Views[2649]
         		 Each theyyam has a distinctive costume. This includes elaborate jewellery, body paints, make-up and most importantly gigantic headdresses or <i>mudi</i>. Extreme attention and care are given to to this aspect of the tradition. As time progresses, one can observe a change in the costume and headdress of the theyyam signifying a change in the ritual’s phase.: by jithinrk, Views[515]
         		 The village elders or representatives of various houses and clans, seek blessings and advice from the theyyam towards the end of the ritual. The theyyam also distributes <i>prasādam<i> during the ritual. <i>Prasādam</i> is an offering of generosity to the Hindu deity, which is blessed and returned to the gathering.: by jithinrk, Views[480]
         		 Seen above is the <i>kavu</i>, the village shrine where the ritual is performed. The theyyam chants and performs rituals to the deity. Sacrifices are also made. Seen alongside are the temple musicians.: by jithinrk, Views[423]
     
    Kholui - 'Kholui' is the handmade fish basket in which the fisherwomen store their catch.They tie it to their head/waist.: by mayurakshi, Views[2377]
         		 The agility and speed at which the theyyam moves keep the gathering spellbound. The complicated series of moves takes up to a decade of training to acquire. <br><br> While the event is of great religious intensity and significance and has sustained itself on the involvement and support of the local people, it is on a decline. This has been attributed mostly to the younger generation of families involved in the ritual moving away from home or seeking alternate labor.: by jithinrk, Views[396]
         		 <i>Theyyam</i> is a tradition that is followed in the <i>Kolathunādu</i> region of Kerala, a southern state in India. It is unique as it brings in different castes together in a major form of worship at the <i>Kavu</i>, the shrine in a village and has traits that are known to date back to the neolithic and chalcolithic eras. The name derives from the Malayalam word <i>Deivam</i> meaning God. In the art forms <i>kathakali</i> and <i>Kūṭiyāṭṭaṃ</i>, actors play the part of god. But in theyyam, the performers actually become God, acquiring magical powers for the duration of the ceremony. <br><br> Seen above is the theyyam, <i>Gulikan</i>. The atmosphere is calm but the anticipation and waiting for what He would do next always raises a sense of excitement and fear.: by jithinrk, Views[930]
         		 Fisherwomen, Birbhum, India - Teaming up for work at the start of the day..: by mayurakshi, Views[2573]
         		 The ‘Village Marathon’ reignited our sore limbs to pace up the rest of our trek that culminated in Swami Malai, the abode of Lord Shiva, 4338 ft above sea level. The spectacular view from the top, as seen through the Trishool (Lord Shiva’s weapon), which stands fearless and reaches out to the skies, carrying in its fold, every magical essence of Yelagiri. Truly, on top of the world. : by vaishnavi, Views[545]
     
    The most unbelievable moment of the journey was an unexpected ‘Village Marathon.’ Around 40 young self-trained rural athletes under 12 years of age, came dashing up our trekking path, oozing gallons of energy in every stride. We were speechless when it dawned on us that their bare feet and sharp stones enroute did not deter their indomitable spirit one bit.: by vaishnavi, Views[1587]
         		 The village was adorned with Jackfruits, the largest tree-borne fruits in the world. I discover that the wood from these trees are used to make the traditional musical instrument of India, the Veena. The Nature’s music that filled every ounce of the village and its forests, reinforced the symbolic power of this majestic tree.: by vaishnavi, Views[1387]
         		 The simple thatched roof of Yelagiri is an epitome of abundant hospitality and a generous disposition of its humble folk. A gorgeous native belle retreated into her cosy abode to fetch us some crystal pure drinking water, leaving her front door ajar.: by vaishnavi, Views[1757]
         		 Good Morning never sounded sweeter. The Geese in the foothills of Yelagiri, a remote hill station in South India, have the most rejuvenating cry. This pair seems totally in sync- in mind, body and spirit, even as they prepare to welcome the nomads into their village.: by vaishnavi, Views[999]
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    A million dollar smile by Pravin and his friends. : by vandanand, Views[149]
         		 Pravin is joined by his brother for a photo. : by vandanand, Views[147]
         		 Pravin gets friendly and smiles happily.: by vandanand, Views[136]
         		 Pravin looking at the camera lens with a weird interest.: by vandanand, Views[156]
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    Joviad - A combination of jovial and sad.: by joviad, Views[141]
         		 Cricket fever transcends class like nothing else in India. Here a group of young Mumbaikars play a game beneath a flyover (overpass), using a concrete stump for a wicket.: by dwalter, Views[214]
         		 A woman seeks blessings from one of the lamps used in the ritual.: by roamalong, Views[212]
         		 The temple priests waving large oil lamps during the Ganga Aarti: by roamalong, Views[399]
         		 People raising their hands to pray. : by roamalong, Views[862]
     
    A woman making an offering of flowers and a lit lamp to the Ganga. : by roamalong, Views[229]
         		 People starting to gather on the banks of River Ganga and grab a good spot.: by roamalong, Views[162]
         		 Skies and Clouds. Always a ready subject for photographers. Been trying to get the depth in sky photos taken. This one was taken near neyveli, Tamilnadu. : by muralisphotos, Views[182]
         		 Close up of the Tiger taken during safari in the Bannargatta national forest. Would love to take closeups of all the tigers in the world for a collection, considering there are only about 1500+ left. Would be quite an experience of a lifetime by itself to do that. : by muralisphotos, Views[185]
         		 My Son playing with the swing. My real inspiration to take up photography seriously. Like this photo because of the motion it creates and the lighting. : by muralisphotos, Views[173]
     
    Taken in Bannargatta National Forest, Bangalore, India. Was a great sight seeing about 3000 butterflies under one roof. Photographers delight. : by muralisphotos, Views[135]
         		 Taken in Ooty while travelling in the only running steam engine in India. This shot was interesting as the shine on the tracks came out as expected. Was tough visualising the shot, but thanks to a series of about 50 tunnels, had enough time to set my settings right. : by muralisphotos, Views[178]
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         		 Time to go out, and explore.: by momentscaptured, Views[132]
         		 Beauty surrounds you, even in the little things.: by momentscaptured, Views[134]
         		 No time to stop for a while and admire the beauty.: by momentscaptured, Views[126]
     
    Everyone's in a hurry. no time to look around.: by momentscaptured, Views[121]
         		 Silhouette of a tree which is dead, still the birds have not abandoned it.: by momentscaptured, Views[107]
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