Daily Colour

by Callan Green (Australia)

India

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The keeper of Ahmedabad’s Jama Masjid. Outside of prayer time he is happy to take anyone on a tour, speaking Hindi or Arabic, he tells of the minaret that once towered over the forecourt, of times of hardship for Muslims from political movements, and now speaks comfortably from place of security.
The keeper of Ahmedabad’s Jama Masjid. Outside of prayer time he is happy to take anyone on a tour, speaking Hindi or Arabic, he tells of the minaret that once towered over the forecourt, of times of hardship for Muslims from political movements, and now speaks comfortably from place of security.
A young man climbs a Banyan tree near the famous Adalaj step well. Ahmedabad swelters at +50°c before monsoon rains, staying indoors is unbearable, working is frowned upon, socializing in the shade is the most common way to pass the long hours.
A young man climbs a Banyan tree near the famous Adalaj step well. Ahmedabad swelters at +50°c before monsoon rains, staying indoors is unbearable, working is frowned upon, socializing in the shade is the most common way to pass the long hours.
Two Gujarati farmers, dressed in neatly pressed white shirts and vibrant turbans. Quickly combing their moustache and assuming the strongest stance upon request to click a photo.
Two Gujarati farmers, dressed in neatly pressed white shirts and vibrant turbans. Quickly combing their moustache and assuming the strongest stance upon request to click a photo.
A young boy plays Holi with a foreigner during the popular festival, also known as the festival of colour. A time where everyone is vulnerable and everyone is open, young and old throw coloured powder and dance in the street.
A young boy plays Holi with a foreigner during the popular festival, also known as the festival of colour. A time where everyone is vulnerable and everyone is open, young and old throw coloured powder and dance in the street.
A Gujarat family that hosted me while visiting the blue city of Rajasthan. Lounging in the shade of the old city streets is a local favourite way to escape the extreme temperature of the desert region. The semi-private otla is a place for socializing, sleeping, welcoming guests and preparing meals.
A Gujarat family that hosted me while visiting the blue city of Rajasthan. Lounging in the shade of the old city streets is a local favourite way to escape the extreme temperature of the desert region. The semi-private otla is a place for socializing, sleeping, welcoming guests and preparing meals.