The fakir roams around in the market spreading the fragrant smoke from burning Loban (frankincense) in return for a tip from the shop owner. In the photo he is fanning the embers at a shop selling garlic in the Mirza Ghalib market.
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ReplyDeleteThank you Rupam.
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ReplyDeleteExcellent street story... YAM xx
Thank you Yamini ji 🙏
DeleteI'm trying to imagine the mixture of garlic and frankincense :) Great photo!
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DeleteThank you for showing your part of the world and culture!
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ReplyDeleteGreat street photography. I like it.
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DeleteI love this shot very much
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DeleteA nice view of life, I like it.
ReplyDeleteThank you Bill.
DeleteA tradition ~ lovely ~ great BW photo ~ thanks,
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Thank you Carol.
DeleteNice street photography.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
Good shot. I love garlic :-D
ReplyDeleteThank you Ananka.
DeleteThe blend of frankincense and garlic must create such a unique atmosphere.
ReplyDeleteYour photo beautifully captures this moment of tradition and culture.
Thank you Veronica.
DeleteLove frankincense, it's one of my favourite smells.
ReplyDeleteFantastic photograph!
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DeleteWhere do you capture these pics ? So nostalgic and open to interpretation of so many types, the fragrance is very pleasant.
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