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.

Some of the Horse pictures taken over the year.

Using Flash in Street photography is quite difficult or sometimes uncomfortable, but it gives very satisfying results. After I bought "Ricoh GR Digital", I wanted to make use of the in-built flash in some difficult lighting situations. I also wanted to try flash in night people photography, especially long exposure pictures.

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.

I always love to take portraits of people. Whenever I travel, I like to meet new people, understand their culture and try to take some close portraits of them. I happen to visit Pushkar in 2012 during Pushkar Mela. These are the collections of portraits taken there.

Collection of pictures taken during Therukoothu @ Nangamangalam, Melapilam pudur, near Kanchipuram, Tamilnadu.

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

Koothandavar festival is the biggest annual transgenders festival in India. It is a celebration of love and death, of sacrifice and life. The festival takes place at the Koothandavar Temple dedicated to Aravaan. The transgenders marry Lord Aravaan, thus reenacting an ancient myth of Lord Krishna who married Aravaan after taking a form of a woman called Mohini. The next day, all transgenders mourn the god Aravaan death through ritualistic dances and by breaking their bangles and removing their mangalsutra.