Wednesday, December 31, 2014

People of Chhattisgarh (छत्तीसगढ़िया): our days

We meet amazing people in our life.
Though strangers they are
but bear character of profound depth and diversity.

Their story quote with photograph 
makes it magical-reality,

as if this being an incredible act of 
freezing a fleeting moment.


Portrait of strangers, inhabitants of a state

vibrant monologue of human life
to share herewith !!






"This was the shallowest place I use to cross this hilly river."
"And then on 10 miles journey on foot to the school with no slippers."
"Which class do you passed?"
"Only 9th. I was unable to continue due to poverty. Things were so different then in 1981."
"Your kids?"
"My daughter is studying in 9th class in a Government High School just near to my home."
"Things have changed so much!!"
Dhola Ram, 49 years, Saraitikra near Ambikapur




"This is all I had from the paddy crop this year."
''And land you own?"

"Three acres for a big joint family."
"Do you plan for the next crop?"
"It depends, if water supply is provided in the canal by the government, then yes."
Lallu Ram, Saraitikra near Ambikapur

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