Faces of India – 121, Barakar, West Bengal

Faces of India

a series through which I intend to portray the various characters of my country whom I met during my travels. I bring back souvenirs, frozen moments from my travels, why not some memories of people I have met and interacted during the travels. Faces of India is a weekly series in my blog since MARCH 2011. See more here

Faces of India - 121, Barakar

Ready to take flight! A young boy flying paper planes, the picture taken in Barakar, West Bengal.

I saw some absolutely fearless children within the temple complex of Barakar. They were climbing on the facade of Begunia Temples and flying paper planes. It was a competition whose would fly the farthest. Not a single adult around to monitor them or caution them. Seemed it is a daily activity for them. But then this is not a park. And what if they fall and hurt themselves – that was my biggest concern then. I tried talking but they ignored me.

Boys flying paper planes from Begunia Temple roof

Boys flying paper planes from Begunia Temple roof

Sunrise Over River Ganges, West Bengal
Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary - oldest Pakshidhama of Karnataka

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