They say India is a land of villages, each different in it own way. I recently had the chance to visit one such village. Completely untouched by the changes that modern technology has brought, it felt like an oasis in the middle of wilderness. My stay there was short, but it was an experience that will forever remain in my heart.
The freshness of the air and warm people is what I distinctly remember of my trip. But other than those abstract values, I remember the village fair. A large part of the lives of these villagers rotated around their religion and work, even their entertainment. The fair, as you will see, was not grand...mostly it felt like putting together various parts of their everyday life. And yet what most reflected in it was the simplicity of these people and their faith in a higher being and their hard work.
Here are some glimpses to share
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| Sugercane juice...the best available drink in the village...refreshing and healthy |
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| Thats the loacl transport...quite a rocky ride it was |
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| The fair starts with a few local vendors selling everyday items...worth a look |
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| My personal favourite - the bangle shop |
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| The refreshments man...and mind you, all this was a lot more hygenic than what its equivalent in a city! |
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| The temple entertainers |
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| The temple top |
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| Another one of the sister temples |
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| Them together |
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| Water from the local spring coming out from the auspicious cow's mouth...a drink from this tap is considered to blessing from God |
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| Cuing up with faith |
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| A visit by the passer-bys |
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| In totality |
Being in this place, then, was an overwhelming experience. Thinking about it now still makes me go soft.
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