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WORDS AND PHOTOS BY JOE PICKARD
South India

One of the things that struck me when travelling through south India was the importance of ritual in everyday life. Whether amid the hustle and bustle of a buzzing metropolis or on the tranquil banks of the backwaters it seemed that people made the effort to take the time out of their daily routines for certain activities. From the performance and protocol surrounding the serving of food to the way we were greeted by our hosts, there was a beauty in the small gestures and details. Through this series of pictures, I have tried to capture the quiet moments and the unassuming actions that to me, make a trip to India so special.

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Sunrise in Nimaj, Rajasthan
Rising With The Sun in Nimaj

Indians wake up early, often as the sun rises, to pray to the gods for a favourable day and enjoy the few hours where there is no need to hide in the shade...

Narrative North India
Mud Toy making in Vilachery, Madurai
The House of Toys

In Vilachery, near Madurai, all come to find an icon, an idol, a doll, a toy...

Narrative Tamil Nadu
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An Old-World Luminescence

Get a glimpse of the unique cuisine of the Parsi community, documented through the waning Parsi cafes that were once an integral part...

Behind-The-Scenes West India
Into the Dravidian Heartland
Into the Dravidian Heartland

This journey allows one to experience the many cultures that exist across the states of Tamil Nadu and Kerala...

Bespoke Journey South India
Ahilya Fort
Ahilya Fort

A thing of the books, the Ahilya Fort is a boutique accommodation for the heart that like to delve in...

Hotel Guide West India
Calcutta for the first time
Calcutta for the first time

When we went to Calcutta for the first time, we were a bit fearful, reducing the West Bengali capital to a...

Narrative East India