Wednesday, September 4, 2024

Bored


The paanwalah looking bored waiting for customers on a rainy day.

A paanwallah is a person who sells paan, a chewable product made from betel leaves and other ingredients. The word "paanwallah" is made up of two Hindi words: "paan" which means "betel leaf" and "wala" which means "person associated with".
Paanwallas are often found at roadside booths, small stalls, or push carts. They are often the sole owners of their businesses and are often known for knowing the latest neighborhood gossip and rumors.
Paan is a common breath freshener in India and is often chewed with areca nut. It is also considered to be an aid to digestion and an astringent.

18 comments:

  1. Buena foto , tan cotidiana. Eso pasa a veces .Te mando un beos.

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  2. The neighborhood water cooler, eh?! :)
    Nice to know that they're often up-to-date with the gossip and rumors. :D

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  3. Hari OM
    Certainly not the cheeriest chappy... the street sellers have a true hand-to-mouth existence. YAM xx

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  4. Mientras unos descansa, otros siguen la actividad diaria.

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  5. Its absolutely from your corner of the world and very nice to see. Indeed good street photography.

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  6. Hopefully he will get a few customers soon. Great shot of this paanwallah, I learned a new word today! :-D

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  7. Interesting post. Great colors too!

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