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    By Lavina Melwani on October 24, 2013 The Buzz
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    Desi World – Roadside Religion – No Parking?

    India’s towns and cities are full of surprises and religion is an intrinsic part of the landscape.  Small, functional temples are everywhere – an idol of a Hindu God, a few temple bells, a scattering of marigolds – and it becomes God’s abode. All that’s needed is faith – which there is in plenty.

    Yet nothing is quite as it seems  – or there is at least a footnote to the larger story. Look at this picture – what’s the hidden story here? Zero in on the left corner of the image – who is the man huddled behind the little opening, peering out?  What’s behind it? Is it his home? Does he sleep there? Or is it just a roadside facade?

    We’ll probably never know! Jai Kali Ma!

     

    Do you have a photo or illustration which shows a unique glimpse of the Desi World? Do share with lavina@lassiwithlavina.com

     

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    1. gangsofedathua on October 31, 2013 11:00 pm

      Beautiful…. Loved the RED!!
      The funny thing in the photo is the skeletons which look more like ghostbusters!
      Great picture!

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