Faces of India – 292
Faces of India
a series through which I intend to portray the various characters of my country whom I met during my travels. See more here…
I met this purohit (priest of Hindu Temple) in Someshwara Temple Halasuru, Bangalore. He was happily chatting away when I signaled him and asked if I could take his picture. He was busy in conversation yet we gave a go ahead sign. Later he asked to show the pic that I clicked. He was happy when I showed his smiling picture to him.
“Are you going to post this in facebook?” and then even without waiting for a reply he said “please do share. No problems!”
I wanted to tell him about my blog on faces of India… instead I asked him “did you meet the British PM Theresa May?” “No way! Too much security arrangements that day. Only periyavar (senior purohits) could meet her” he sounded disappointed saying that.
He indeed has a beautiful smile. And it looks sincere. They really do not have a top?
Interesting persons! Nice photos.
Lol, that must have been an important phone call. lol. He loos like a very happy guy and the fact that he wanted you to share his picture… he may be looking to get into the movies. Just kidding.
Ha ha… you never know he may get a break in films because of this blogpost. 😉 🙂
Looks like one happy priest there 🙂
WOW!! I love your Faces Of India series!! They are very sweet as well as innovative!!
What a beautiful smile !!
Lovely photo! I could never tell he is actually priest, but then again I don’t know much about India and it’s culture and people.
Lovely pictures, happy to know that is fine with FB shares! 😀
Great that he was happy with the picture. He looks happy in the picture as well. I love it. Great that he even encouraged you to share it. great addition to your series again. Very interesting!
A typical south Indian purohit who has airs belonging to his tribe
amazing
He is such an interesting man. He looks happy. He’s nice to allow you to take his picture. Good job.
Amazing images. I had to Google the word “tilak” and now know it’s the mark worn on his forehead.
The picture captures the diversity of Bangalore, tradition, and technology. A rare moment frozen in time.
Interesting person! He has an attractive smile.
I like his tilak.
TC, keep smiling 🙂