Streets of Kanpur

[Anirban Halder]

That's a crowded bus, and I will not comment on the street sign above it

The half-lit sign on the bus says "VIP" (written in Hindi). 

[Akira]

That's huge appreciation, Akira. Thank you! On similar note: at one spot few guys ganged up against me as they were not sure if why I'm taking pictures. As if I caught them doing something illegal. I told them - I'm a tourist from Bangalore and I appreciate how lively this town is etc etc. Boosted their ego and they happily let me carry on. I was afraid to loose my camera for a moment there. 

Anirban, I guess they WERE doing something illegal. 

By the way, in which language did you communicate with them?  Also, is your mother tongue Kannada?  I have an autograph by a great Carnatic percussionist Trilok Gurtu in his mother tongue.  But I'm not sure if it is in Kannada or in Hindi...

[Bruno Schroder]

Great serie Anirban. Such colors ... And the wedding progression is totally new to me. Never seen something like that.

[Anirban Halder]

Anirban, I guess they WERE doing something illegal. 

By the way, in which language did you communicate with them?  Also, is your mother tongue Kannada?  I have an autograph by a great Carnatic percussionist Trilok Gurtu in his mother tongue.  But I'm not sure if it is in Kannada or in Hindi...

I spoke in hindi with them. My mother tongue is Bengali (I was born and raised near Calcutta). Trilok Gurtu's signature should be in Hindi since he is originally from Mumbai. You are lucky to have his autograph and even more lucky if you have heard him live. I like Zakir Hussain more though; we can chat on this offline.

Great serie Anirban. Such colors ... And the wedding progression is totally new to me. Never seen something like that.

Thank you Bruno! Wedding procession shots aren't great in terms of IQ. But I thought they are meaningful in this thread's context, hence included them.

[Anirban Halder]

Next day 7AM morning stroll.
Hinduism is staunch in this part of India. Orange/Saffron is color of Hinduism hence you will notice abundance of Marigold flowers everywhere even in earlier photos as well.

#13. In front of a temple




#14.  Selling Marigold saplings and flowers.




#15. God loving? Those are photos and idols of Hindu gods and deities.

[Frank Fremerey]

I love this Bicycle. I will take it as a desktop BG for a while!

[Longhiker]

Fantastic images. This is one of the best essays of Indian scenes that I've seen. Thank you for the effort in providing these wonderful images.

[Akira]

I spoke in hindi with them. My mother tongue is Bengali (I was born and raised near Calcutta). Trilok Gurtu's signature should be in Hindi since he is originally from Mumbai. You are lucky to have his autograph and even more lucky if you have heard him live. I like Zakir Hussain more though; we can chat on this offline.

Thanks for the details, Anirban.  Good idea to go offline for the great Indian percussionists!

[Anirban Halder]

I love this Bicycle. I will take it as a desktop BG for a while!

That would be an honor.
That bicycle has taken a lot of beatings and still proudly serving its owner for his living!

#16.

Fantastic images. This is one of the best essays of Indian scenes that I've seen. Thank you for the effort in providing these wonderful images.

THANK YOU for the kind words, Bob. Glad you liked them.



Paperwallah (Newspaper sellers):
#17.


#18. He is probably reading news online, while waiting for customers!

[Fons Baerken]

Very good iq pictures, thats how i know India much have changed since i was there for the first time in 1973 but the feel remains the same

[tommiejeep]

Anirban, a really good series of images. Goa is much less colourful (compared) to many parts of India but I've been shooting for B&W lately so..... makes no difference 

When we talk of Drummers, I can throw in my mate Bondo, but he is more at home Sambas and Latin beats .   He is working in Mumbai at this moment but was trying to cut loose for the ISL final against Chennai tonight.  A fair number of the Billionaires Club will be there but rumour has it that the King of Good Times had to really pay up for VIP tickets 
Cheers,
Tom
Edit: My son is upset because I never bothered to get accredited by the ISL.  He figured he could have been second camera with the 500vr 

[Gary]

Thank you Anirban, for bringing a slice of India into my living room. I love the color and the people ... but you can keep the heat and humidity.

[armando_m]

Fantastic series Anirban!

[Anirban Halder]

Very good iq pictures, thats how i know India much have changed since i was there for the first time in 1973 but the feel remains the same

Thank you Fons. Do you have pictures taken during your visit to India? Would love to see those if you have any.

Anirban, a really good series of images. Goa is much less colourful (compared) to many parts of India but I've been shooting for B&W lately so..... makes no difference 

Thank you Tom! Goa is beautiful and very colorful as well. I was there few years back.Some day I will surely share a similar series on Goa.
P.S: You surely should get yourself accredited by the ISL.

Thank you Anirban, for bringing a slice of India into my living room. I love the color and the people ... but you can keep the heat and humidity.

LOL..    Thank you, Gary.



#19. Morning commuters on Rickshaw (three wheeled bicycle).




#20. Malai Makkhan: A sweet snack made from milk cream -- with pinch of Saffron, Rose water, Pistachio, Almonds. Very popular during the winters in cities of Lucknow, Kanpur, Varanasi. Just yummy!



#21. He was making good business in the morning itself.

[Jørgen Ramskov]

Wonderful photos, thanks for sharing them.