Rain in the air: people of Chhattisgarh (छत्तीसगढ़िया)

We meet amazing people in our life.  

Though strangers they are but bear character of profound depth and diversity.

Their story, quote, 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 !!

"Water dripping from these surrounding hills were the source of irrigation in my days."

"And then these canal came to our village in 1980s."

"You are satisfied with things as of now ?"

"What to do sir !!"

"I was retired in year 2000 as a teacher."

"Things have changed so much since then."

"Even the weather pattern...."

"....this year the weather have changed as if it is 'Assam'."

"All through this April month, we had rains."

"It has destroyed our ripened wheat crop in the field."
"....so sad....!!"

Sukhdev Prasad, Saraitikra near Ambikapur

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