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Looking Up
One of many pairs of mischievous eyes that Jesus loves – one of many children he died to save. Will he ever hear?
One of many pairs of mischievous eyes that Jesus loves – one of many children he died to save. Will he ever hear?
Henna
Painting your body with henna, or mendhi, used to be a practical way to cool your body down in the hotter climates of South Asia; now, it’s a fashion statement worn by soon-to-be brides, curious tourists, and even this child as she takes a break from playing to have her picture taken.
Painting your body with henna, or mendhi, used to be a practical way to cool your body down in the hotter climates of South Asia; now, it’s a fashion statement worn by soon-to-be brides, curious tourists, and even this child as she takes a break from playing to have her picture taken.
Rice
Unprocessed rice is a welcome snack. Some hunt for rare 'white' grains which are believed to be more pure.
Unprocessed rice is a welcome snack. Some hunt for rare 'white' grains which are believed to be more pure.
Revival
7000 Indian believers gathered to worship Jesus; historically, gatherings like this would have been little cause for tension, but that is changing. Pray for the Church in India, that no matter the opposition, they would be a light that is not snuffed out.
7000 Indian believers gathered to worship Jesus; historically, gatherings like this would have been little cause for tension, but that is changing. Pray for the Church in India, that no matter the opposition, they would be a light that is not snuffed out.
Coal Powered
No electricity? No problem. This woman uses a coal powered clothes iron to press shirts.
No electricity? No problem. This woman uses a coal powered clothes iron to press shirts.
Tilak
Some Indian men wear a tile, a red dot on their forehead, to show honor and respect to the seat of their intellect.
Some Indian men wear a tile, a red dot on their forehead, to show honor and respect to the seat of their intellect.
Kolam
Colorful designs of rice flour are thought to bring prosperity to homes and ward off evil. They are created daily at millions of homes in Andhra Pradesh.
Colorful designs of rice flour are thought to bring prosperity to homes and ward off evil. They are created daily at millions of homes in Andhra Pradesh.
Washing Rice
Each morning this woman prepares a large batch of rice to feed her family throughout the day. Rice is the staple for nearly every meal. Indians consume about 100 metric tons each year.
Each morning this woman prepares a large batch of rice to feed her family throughout the day. Rice is the staple for nearly every meal. Indians consume about 100 metric tons each year.
Bhindi
In India, pierced ears and a bhindi on the forehead are signs of femininity; because of this norm, most girls get their ears pierced when they are still babies.
In India, pierced ears and a bhindi on the forehead are signs of femininity; because of this norm, most girls get their ears pierced when they are still babies.
Reliance
Near the entrance of many public places, beggars wait in reliance on others for their needs.
Near the entrance of many public places, beggars wait in reliance on others for their needs.
Praise
The third largest religion in India, Christianity, is under increasing attack. Believers know the tension is high, they live in it everyday.
The third largest religion in India, Christianity, is under increasing attack. Believers know the tension is high, they live in it everyday.
Battered
Her face bears witness to a battering: not uncommon among Christian women in India whose husbands do not share their faith.
Her face bears witness to a battering: not uncommon among Christian women in India whose husbands do not share their faith.
At the Gate
In rural Indian villages, girls are expected to marry young and raise children. This gal may never step foot in a school.
In rural Indian villages, girls are expected to marry young and raise children. This gal may never step foot in a school.
Waiting
This man’s biggest struggle is not finding a job or buying a house; it’s finding a wife. Due to historic female infanticide, eligible women his age are few.
This man’s biggest struggle is not finding a job or buying a house; it’s finding a wife. Due to historic female infanticide, eligible women his age are few.
Sweeping
She sweeps the floor of her family’s compound, a bottle of buffalo milk at her feet. The surroundings may look different, but the daily rhythms of life in Southeast India are not as unfamiliar as we might think.
She sweeps the floor of her family’s compound, a bottle of buffalo milk at her feet. The surroundings may look different, but the daily rhythms of life in Southeast India are not as unfamiliar as we might think.
Photography
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