During my recent visit to Kolkata, India, I immersed myself in the vibrant energy of the city to document its essence and daily life. Kolkata, with its blend of historical charm and contemporary dynamics, offers endless inspiration for a street photographer. From the bustling markets and serene ghats to the spirited festivals, each corner of the city tells a unique story. My aim was to capture these fleeting moments of connection, emotion, and culture, creating a visual narrative that celebrates the soul of this remarkable city.

Varanasi, often referred to as the spiritual capital of India, is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. Located on the banks of the sacred Ganges River, it is renowned for its vibrant ghats, ancient temples, and a rich tapestry of cultural and religious traditions. The city's daily life, filled with rituals, bustling markets, and serene boat rides on the Ganges, offers an unparalleled experience for travel and documentary photographers. These are my photos taken during this visit, capturing stories of faith, life, and heritage in this timeless city.

The Sri Mutharmman temple resides in Kulasekharapattinam village near Tiruchendur, approximately 55 km south of Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu, India. It's a hub of celebration during Dasara, drawing in a massive crowd of devotees. What sets this festival apart is its distinctive practice: devotees aren't required to spend their own money. Instead, they embark on a door-to-door alms collection, using the contributions solely for token offerings at the shrine.

On the climactic day, the once desolate coastal village transforms into a lively carnival along the seashores. The air fills with the melodies of folk music, and devotees adorned in elaborate costumes engage in folk dances. Their purpose? To seek the blessings of Sri Muthramman, revered as the incarnation of Sakthi, the consort of Lord Shiva in Hinduism, or to express gratitude for the blessings received.

Sri Mutharmman temple is located at Kulasekharapattinam village near Tiruchendur 55 km south of Tuticorin, Tamilnadu, India. In this temple, Dasara is celebrated as a big festival. Lakhs of people are assembled here to celebrate this festival. The uniqueness and oddity of the festival is that the devotees need not spend from their pockets. They are expected to beg alms from door to door and token offerings only are expected to be offered at the shrine after meeting their expenses. On a climatic day, the sea shores of this otherwise deserted coastal village turn into a veritable carnival of folk music and folk dance of the devotees in their chosen fancy dresses to either solicit the grace of or to thank for the boon granted by the presiding deity Sri Muthramman considered to be the incarnation of Sakthi the consort of Lord Shiva in Hinduism.

Hampi is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Karnataka, India.

Hampi was a prosperous city for more than 200 years from the 13th to the 16th century. The ruins of Hampi have been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and also as an abbreviation of “UNESCO’s World Heritage site”. Inscribed as a mixed cultural heritage site as well as an Indian architectural and archeological site.

The most flourishing period of Hampi began during the rule of Hindu King Krishnadevaraya.

Sri Mutharmman temple is located at Kulasekharapattinam village near Tiruchendur 55 km south of Tuticorin, Tamilnadu, India. In this temple Dasara is being celebrated as a big festival. Lakhs of people are assemble here to celebrate this festival. The uniqueness and oddity of the festival is that the devotees need not spend from their pocket. They are expected to beg alms from door to door and a token offerings only is expected to be offered at shrine after meeting out their expenses. On the climatic day the sea shores of this otherwise deserted coastal village turns into veritable carnival of folk music and folk dance of the devotees in their chosen fancy dresses to either solicit the grace of or to thank for the boon granted by presiding deity Sri Muthramman considered to be the incarnation of Sakthi the consort of Lord Shiva in Hinduism.

Some of the portraits taken during my recent visit to Kolkata and rural part of West Bengal.

Colors add more value to the picture. it may be a light that enhances the color or some dominant color contrast or color creates some mood. Color is so natural and our world is full of colors.

here are many compositional techniques that can enhance photographs. “Lines” are one such element and create some kind of mood to the pictures.

Meghalaya is one of the seven sisters state of "Northeast India". I had a opportunity to visit some of the parts of Meghalaya (Shillong, Mawlynnlong, Riwai, Cherrapunji, Dawki, Mawphlang, etc). These are some of the travel photographs taken during this travel.

Most of my portraits are taken during my travel, with available ambient natural light. I strive to portray their inner heart and soul through the expressions in the eyes. I believe that through the subject’s eyes and expression, one can get a feeling of the person’s emotions, state of mind, happiness or sorrow. It is my goal to make portraits which will connect the viewers and the subjects directly. The following set of portraits taken in various places across india like (Chennai, Shillong, Kodaikanal, Varanasi, Kolkata, Bylakuppe, Agra, Allepy, Kaveripattinam, etc)

I happen to visit some of the places in Rajasthan (Jaipur, Pushkar, Jodhpur & Jaisalmer). The following are some of the pictures taken during the travel.

Collection of pictures taken during my travel to Karnataka (Bylakuppe, Belur, Halebidu & Shravanabelagola )