Taken in Pondicherry, this picture shows a vendor selling garlands, grass, coconuts, and other items meant as offerings to the Hindu diety, Ganesh. The vendor was one of many on this small street, which was home to an elaborate temple devoted to Ganesh, who is depicted with the head of an elephant. Outside the temple was a young elephant who would bless people with a little tap on the head, in exchange for a few rupees and some grass.

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