This was taken outside the Amer Fort in Jaipur, India. Rajasthan is a rich land of ‘canonized’ traditions, which pass on to become a bulk of India’s national traditions. If you are in Rajasthan, you will definitely bump into such traditions on the road and off the road, either preserved or lived. A friend pointed out that the snake charmer on the right looks a bit scared to be charming the snakes. In reality, he is playing an instrument secured under his arms and he was moving forward and backward while playing it.

He picks your palm and read the lines that criss cross your hand. The luck- line, the education-line and the Lifeline. And all that he saw were blisters when I opened mine.

Location: Chokhi Dhani, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India

Entry fee to Chokhi Dhani is 300-450 INR and opens 6pm onward.