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Bridal Mehndi
Self-portrait taken the day after my wedding reception in Kolkata, India. Mehndi is one of the oldest forms of body art and is an Indian wedding tradition.
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Fire Blessing
Indian dancers bring out a fire blessing at our wedding celebration in Kolkata, India.
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Indian Dancers
Traditional Indian dancers perform at our wedding celebration in Kolkata, India.
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Wedding Celebration Dancer
Kolkata, India
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Wedding Celebration Dancer #2
Kolkata, India
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Manju
My mother-in-law Manju photographed in her home in Kolkata, India.
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![Biki]( "My father-in-law Biki photographed in his home in Kolkata, India.")
Biki
My father-in-law Biki photographed in his home in Kolkata, India.
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![Traditional Indian Clothing Store]( "A woman tries on a Lehenga and Chunni outfit in Kolkata, India.")
Traditional Indian Clothing Store
A woman tries on a Lehenga and Chunni outfit in Kolkata, India.
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![Flower Rangoli]( "Rangoli is an ancient Indian art form made during Hindu festivals. Designs are passed down from one generation to the next and are thought to bring good luck.")
Flower Rangoli
Rangoli is an ancient Indian art form made during Hindu festivals. Designs are passed down from one generation to the next and are thought to bring good luck.
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![Karan and Sophie]( "My husband and daughter on New Year's day in Kolkata, India.")
Karan and Sophie
My husband and daughter on New Year's day in Kolkata, India.
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![Babaji Room]( "My daughter Sophie outside a prayer room in Kolkata, India.")
Babaji Room
My daughter Sophie outside a prayer room in Kolkata, India.
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![Paratha Party]( "A paratha party held at my in-laws home in Kolkata, India.")
Paratha Party
A paratha party held at my in-laws home in Kolkata, India.
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![Phuchka Cart]( "Indian street food vendor in Kolkata, India.")
Phuchka Cart
Indian street food vendor in Kolkata, India.
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![Manju and Sophie]( "My mother-in-law and daughter in Kolkata, India.")
Manju and Sophie
My mother-in-law and daughter in Kolkata, India.
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![Shammi]( "My husband's aunt photographed in Kolkata, India. In Sikhism, Kesh is the practice of allowing one's hair to grow naturally as a means to profess the Sikh faith.")
Shammi
My husband's aunt photographed in Kolkata, India. In Sikhism, Kesh is the practice of allowing one's hair to grow naturally as a means to profess the Sikh faith.
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![Feast of Three Kings Celebration]( "My daughter Sophie in Goa, India.")
Feast of Three Kings Celebration
My daughter Sophie in Goa, India.
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![Biki and Sophie]( "My father-in-law and daughter at a playground in Kolkata, India.")
Biki and Sophie
My father-in-law and daughter at a playground in Kolkata, India.
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![Street Cricket]( "Boys playing cricket in the streets of Kolkata, India.")
Street Cricket
Boys playing cricket in the streets of Kolkata, India.
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![Phuchka Vendor]( "Indian Street Food vendor carries his supplies. Photographed in Kolkata, India.")
Phuchka Vendor
Indian Street Food vendor carries his supplies. Photographed in Kolkata, India.
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![Hooghly River]( "Women wash clothes in the Hooghly river which is a distributary of the Ganges River. The river is considered sacred to Hindus and its water is considered holy. Photographed in Kolkata, India.")
Hooghly River
Women wash clothes in the Hooghly river which is a distributary of the Ganges River. The river is considered sacred to Hindus and its water is considered holy. Photographed in Kolkata, India.
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![Hooghly River Bathers]( "Early morning bathers arrive at Hooghly river which is a distributary of the Ganges River. The river is considered sacred to Hindus and its water is considered holy. Photographed in Kolkata, India.")
Hooghly River Bathers
Early morning bathers arrive at Hooghly river which is a distributary of the Ganges River. The river is considered sacred to Hindus and its water is considered holy. Photographed in Kolkata, India.
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![Congested Kolkata Street]( "Kolkata, India")
Congested Kolkata Street
Kolkata, India
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![Utility Wires]( "Tangled utility wires outside a mosque in Kolkata, India.")
Utility Wires
Tangled utility wires outside a mosque in Kolkata, India.
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![Kolkata Street Scene]( "Kolkata, India")
Kolkata Street Scene
Kolkata, India
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![Family Motorcycle Ride]( "A whole family rides on a motorcycle in Goa, India.")
Family Motorcycle Ride
A whole family rides on a motorcycle in Goa, India.
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![Boy on Bus]( "A boy looks out a bus window in Kolkata, India.")
Boy on Bus
A boy looks out a bus window in Kolkata, India.
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![Victoria Park]( "A balloon vendor on New Year's day in Victoria Park located in Kolkata, India.")
Victoria Park
A balloon vendor on New Year's day in Victoria Park located in Kolkata, India.
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![Cow Dung]( "Cow dung is a source of green energy. It is collected and used to produce biogas. This gas is rich in methane and is used in rural areas of India to provide a renewable and stable source of electricity.")
Cow Dung
Cow dung is a source of green energy. It is collected and used to produce biogas. This gas is rich in methane and is used in rural areas of India to provide a renewable and stable source of electricity.
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![Monkeys]( "Monkeys perform outside Victoria Memorial in Kolkata, India.")
Monkeys
Monkeys perform outside Victoria Memorial in Kolkata, India.
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![Clothing Billboard]( "Kerela, India.")
Clothing Billboard
Kerela, India.
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![Indian Spices]( "Spice vendor in Kolkata Market. Kolkata, India")
Indian Spices
Spice vendor in Kolkata Market. Kolkata, India
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![Pictures With Marigold Garlands]( "Kolkata, India")
Pictures With Marigold Garlands
Kolkata, India
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![Flower Market]( "A woman sells marigold garlands at the flower market in Kolkata, India. In Hinduism, marigolds symbolize auspiciousness. and are used in many celebrations throughout India.")
Flower Market
A woman sells marigold garlands at the flower market in Kolkata, India. In Hinduism, marigolds symbolize auspiciousness. and are used in many celebrations throughout India.
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![Manju at New Market]( "My mother-in-law at New Market in Kolkata, India.")
Manju at New Market
My mother-in-law at New Market in Kolkata, India.
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![Purity Is Our Heritage]( "Billboard in Kerala, India.")
Purity Is Our Heritage
Billboard in Kerala, India.
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![Bull Rider]( "A girl rides a mechanical bull at Nico Park in Kolkata, India.")
Bull Rider
A girl rides a mechanical bull at Nico Park in Kolkata, India.
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![Kolkata Children]( "Children playing in the alley in Kolkata, India.")
Kolkata Children
Children playing in the alley in Kolkata, India.
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![Street Scene]( "Kolkata, India")
Street Scene
Kolkata, India
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![Indian Women Walking]( "Kolkata, India")
Indian Women Walking
Kolkata, India
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![Street Vendor]( "Kolkata, India")
Street Vendor
Kolkata, India
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![Kolkata Street]( "Kolkata, India")
Kolkata Street
Kolkata, India
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![Street Portrait]( "Kolkata, India")
Street Portrait
Kolkata, India
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![Rickshaw Puller]( "The Indian provincial government declared rickshaw pulling to be an 'inhuman practice'. Only about 6,000 rickshaws survive today because authorities have stopped giving out new licenses.")
Rickshaw Puller
The Indian provincial government declared rickshaw pulling to be an 'inhuman practice'. Only about 6,000 rickshaws survive today because authorities have stopped giving out new licenses.
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![Man at Taj Bengal Hotel]( "Five Star Hotel in Kolkata, India")
Man at Taj Bengal Hotel
Five Star Hotel in Kolkata, India
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![Horse Carriage]( "Kolkata, India")
Horse Carriage
Kolkata, India
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![Mumbai Cityscape]( "Mumbai, India")
Mumbai Cityscape
Mumbai, India
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![Kolkata Street Scene]( "Kolkata, India")
Kolkata Street Scene
Kolkata, India
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![Men on Street Corner]( "Kolkata, India")
Men on Street Corner
Kolkata, India
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![White-Knuckled Tuk-Tuk Ride]( "Kochin, India.")
White-Knuckled Tuk-Tuk Ride
Kochin, India.
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![Kerala Billboards]( "Kerala, India")
Kerala Billboards
Kerala, India
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![Hindu Temple Complex]( "Kerala, India")
Hindu Temple Complex
Kerala, India
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![Street Performers]( "Kerala, India")
Street Performers
Kerala, India
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![Woman With Bowls]( "Kerala, India")
Woman With Bowls
Kerala, India
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![Saraswati]( "Hindu idol Saraswati partially finished in the potter's quarter Kumaetuli, Kolkata, India.")
Saraswati
Hindu idol Saraswati partially finished in the potter's quarter Kumaetuli, Kolkata, India.
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![Goddess Durga Idol]( "Kolkata, India")
Goddess Durga Idol
Kolkata, India
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![Kumartuli Idols]( "Artist workshop in Kumartuli located along the Hooghly River in north Kolkata, India.")
Kumartuli Idols
Artist workshop in Kumartuli located along the Hooghly River in north Kolkata, India.
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![Kumartuli Artisan]( "In the historic quarter of Kumartuli in Kolkata, India, potters create idols for religious festivals. The artisans carry on a centuries-old tradition.")
Kumartuli Artisan
In the historic quarter of Kumartuli in Kolkata, India, potters create idols for religious festivals. The artisans carry on a centuries-old tradition.
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![Goddess Saraswati]( "Clay idol Saraswati photographed in Kumartuli, Kolkata, India. Saraswati is the Hindu goddess of knowledge, music, art, wisdom, and learning.")
Goddess Saraswati
Clay idol Saraswati photographed in Kumartuli, Kolkata, India. Saraswati is the Hindu goddess of knowledge, music, art, wisdom, and learning.
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![Kumartuli Artisan #2]( "In the historic quarter of Kumartuli in Kolkata, India, potters create idols for religious festivals. The artisans carry on a centuries-old tradition.")
Kumartuli Artisan #2
In the historic quarter of Kumartuli in Kolkata, India, potters create idols for religious festivals. The artisans carry on a centuries-old tradition.
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![Kumartuli Workshop]( "In the historic quarter of Kumartuli in Kolkata, India, potters create idols for religious festivals. The artisans carry on a centuries-old tradition. This workshop includes the Indian actor Shah Rukh Khan (on right) who is known as the 'King of Bollywood\".")
Kumartuli Workshop
In the historic quarter of Kumartuli in Kolkata, India, potters create idols for religious festivals. The artisans carry on a centuries-old tradition. This workshop includes the Indian actor Shah Rukh Khan (on right) who is known as the 'King of Bollywood".
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![Kumartuli Idol]( "Idol in the historic quarter of Kumartuli in Kolkata, India. Potters create idols for religious festivals and carry on a centuries-old tradition.")
Kumartuli Idol
Idol in the historic quarter of Kumartuli in Kolkata, India. Potters create idols for religious festivals and carry on a centuries-old tradition.
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![Idol Vendor]( "A man sells idols in Kumartuli ,Koldata, India.")
Idol Vendor
A man sells idols in Kumartuli ,Koldata, India.
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![Hindu Idols]( "Hindu Idols with marigold garlands in Kumartuli, Kolkata, India.")
Hindu Idols
Hindu Idols with marigold garlands in Kumartuli, Kolkata, India.
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![Goddess Kali]( "Hindu Goddess Kali photographed in Kumartuli, Kolkata, India along the Hooghly River.")
Goddess Kali
Hindu Goddess Kali photographed in Kumartuli, Kolkata, India along the Hooghly River.
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![Recovered Idol]( "Recovered puja idol from the Hooghly River in Kumartuli, Kolkata, India. The idols are recovered after being immersed in the river to avoid polluting the water.")
Recovered Idol
Recovered puja idol from the Hooghly River in Kumartuli, Kolkata, India. The idols are recovered after being immersed in the river to avoid polluting the water.
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![Recovered Kali Puja Idol]( "Recovered Kali puja idol from the Hooghly River in Kumartuli, Kolkata, India. The idols are recovered after being immersed in the river to avoid polluting the water.")
Recovered Kali Puja Idol
Recovered Kali puja idol from the Hooghly River in Kumartuli, Kolkata, India. The idols are recovered after being immersed in the river to avoid polluting the water.
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![Tilaka Paste]( "In Hinduism, the tilaka is a sacred mark worn on the body (usually the forehead). Photo was taken outsite a temple in Kerala, India.")
Tilaka Paste
In Hinduism, the tilaka is a sacred mark worn on the body (usually the forehead). Photo was taken outsite a temple in Kerala, India.
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![Flower Offering]( "Sophie with flower offering outside Mangeshi Temple in Goa, India.")
Flower Offering
Sophie with flower offering outside Mangeshi Temple in Goa, India.
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![Hindu Temple]( "Kerala, India")
Hindu Temple
Kerala, India
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![Hindu Temple 2]( "Kerala, India")
Hindu Temple 2
Kerala, India
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![Visiting Pareshnath Jain Temple]( "Kolkata, India")
Visiting Pareshnath Jain Temple
Kolkata, India
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![Sanju Mookim]( "Pareshnath Jain Temple in Kolkata, India.")
Sanju Mookim
Pareshnath Jain Temple in Kolkata, India.
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![Pareshnath Jain Temple]( "Inside the temple in Kolkata, India.")
Pareshnath Jain Temple
Inside the temple in Kolkata, India.
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![Pareshnath Jain Temple]( "Kolkata, India")
Pareshnath Jain Temple
Kolkata, India
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![Flock of Pigeons]( "Pareshnath Jain Temple gardens in Kolkata, India.")
Flock of Pigeons
Pareshnath Jain Temple gardens in Kolkata, India.
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![Sacrificial Goat]( "Kalighat Temple in Kolkata, India")
Sacrificial Goat
Kalighat Temple in Kolkata, India
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![Elephant with Mahout]( "Kerala, India")
Elephant with Mahout
Kerala, India
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![Sahakari Spice Farm]( "Flower petals are thrown to welcome guests at a spice farm in Goa, India")
Sahakari Spice Farm
Flower petals are thrown to welcome guests at a spice farm in Goa, India
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![Sahakari Spice Farm Flowers]( "Goa, India")
Sahakari Spice Farm Flowers
Goa, India
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![Girl with Kajal]( "Applying kajal to eyes is an age-old custom in India. It is worn to protect the eyes and ward off evil spirits. Kerala, India")
Girl with Kajal
Applying kajal to eyes is an age-old custom in India. It is worn to protect the eyes and ward off evil spirits. Kerala, India
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![Feast of Three Kings Festival]( "One of the three kings taken in Cansaulim Chandor, South Goa, India.")
Feast of Three Kings Festival
One of the three kings taken in Cansaulim Chandor, South Goa, India.
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![Sophie with Mehndi]( "Mehndi is a form of body art from ancient India. Photographed in Goa, India")
Sophie with Mehndi
Mehndi is a form of body art from ancient India. Photographed in Goa, India
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![Mohiniyattam Indian Dancer]( "Mohiniyattam is an ancient classical dance form from Kerala, India. It is considered a very graceful form of dance meant to be performed by women as solo recitals. Kerala, India")
Mohiniyattam Indian Dancer
Mohiniyattam is an ancient classical dance form from Kerala, India. It is considered a very graceful form of dance meant to be performed by women as solo recitals. Kerala, India
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![Street Posters]( "Kerala, India")
Street Posters
Kerala, India
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![Incense]( "Incense burning has taken place in India for thousands of years and is used for both religious rituals and insect repellent.")
Incense
Incense burning has taken place in India for thousands of years and is used for both religious rituals and insect repellent.
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![Goa Sandcastle]( "My daughter Sophie helps build a sandcastle on the beach in Goa, India.")
Goa Sandcastle
My daughter Sophie helps build a sandcastle on the beach in Goa, India.
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![Goa Playground]( "My daughter Sophie plays on a playground in Goa, India.")
Goa Playground
My daughter Sophie plays on a playground in Goa, India.
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![Ayurvedic Massage Items]( "Ancient Indian massage technique that detoxifies the body, mind, and spirit.")
Ayurvedic Massage Items
Ancient Indian massage technique that detoxifies the body, mind, and spirit.
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![Nameste]( "Kerala, India")
Nameste
Kerala, India
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![Flower Bowl]( "Traditional decoration in India for auspiciousness.")
Flower Bowl
Traditional decoration in India for auspiciousness.
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![Festival Decorations]( "Kerala, India")
Festival Decorations
Kerala, India
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![Hotel Worker]( "Kerala, India")
Hotel Worker
Kerala, India
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![South Indian Poster]( "Kerala, India")
South Indian Poster
Kerala, India
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![Kochi Woman]( "Kerala, India")
Kochi Woman
Kerala, India
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![Fort Kochi Fisherman]( "Kerala, India")
Fort Kochi Fisherman
Kerala, India
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![Fishing Boats]( "Kochi, Kerala, India")
Fishing Boats
Kochi, Kerala, India
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![Kochi Fish Market]( "Kerala, India")
Kochi Fish Market
Kerala, India
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![Girl With Fishing Boats]( "Fishing Harbour, Kochi, Kerala, India")
Girl With Fishing Boats
Fishing Harbour, Kochi, Kerala, India
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![Vembanad Lake]( "Kumarakom, Kerala, India")
Vembanad Lake
Kumarakom, Kerala, India
