I am an Indian photographer, passionate about exploring different cultures through photography. These photographs are about my tryst with the Bharwad (Indian Shepherd) Community.

Some stories were observed & uncovered from a tacit bond with the community. It led me to capturing these photographs which explore my fascination for this community. Mustache, Turban, handwoven clothes, gold & silver ornaments, colorful attire and a very strong attitude is what males from this community are known for. I am sharing with you some of the selected photographs of “Bharwad/Shepherd” Males from my collection “WEDDING OF COLORS”

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He has got everything which represents the Bharwad Male – Mustache, Turban, handwoven clothes, gold & silver ornaments, colorful attire and a very strong attitude

This Community is still rooted to its tradition

Smoking is what their day starts with

ATTITUDE

You will always find “Bidi” (Indian cigarette) in one hand

Smoking “bidi” the Indian cigarette

WAITING…

Morning Conversations

Shoots from this angle complement their attitude

This is their normal dressing, a short frock like top and a long piece of cloth wrap “dhoti” around the body in bottom

The one who is looking towards the camera is the Handsome Groom

Sometimes you will even find long beard

Mighty Mustache

Loved the detailing on his jacket

Another Groom and his father

Face in a Crowd

Rings and bracelet are the common ornaments which you will find on their hands

Age & Experience both reflects quite well

Smoking time

Holy man from the community

Groom completing one of the wedding ritual

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