The Chariots of the Gods
These are the local, wooden chariots which are used during the big Chariot festival in June-July. The local presiding dieties are loaded on them and they are pulled across from one place to another, signifying the Gods moving to a better place for rest from the summer heat. After a gap of 10 days, the chariots are pulled back to the Main Temple and the Gods are moved back into their places, signifying their return back.
Each chariot is about 60-65 feet tall, and is pulled by at least 35-40 strong men holding two big, long ropes in front.
A scene from the busy local market on Sunday, the market day. Vegetables and spices are sold separately. And its busy and crowded as hell on Sundays. Can get really exasperating!
The local fishmonger from whom I get my fish. There are about 20 of them in several shops in a line. My fishmonger is the last one, and always has the freshest fish available.
More pics soon.