The shop that reminds you of the eponymous novel of Charles Dickens is situated on Mount road opposite Spencer’s. The 8-decade old shop is also called Kashmir Art Palace.
The original shop in England selling odds and ends which inspired the novel was started in the 16th century, though Dickens wrote the novel only in the 1800′ s. The shop renamed itself the ‘Old Curiosity Shop’ after the novel became popular.
One poster offers cure for impotency. Another offers family and bachelors on rent. Different strokes for different folks.
Artwork and patriotism in the most unexpected place.
I love my country but do not trust my countrymen.
This milestone provides not only distance information but also spare tyres.
On Mount Road (Anna Salai), Chennai
A jeep which is damaged beyond repairs and a grounded boat both vie for space on Uroor Olcott Beach.
During the Thiruvallikkeni Sree Parthasarathy Temple ‘ther’ festival I observed that rough granular salt was poured in front of the wheels. Is this a religious ritual or is there any scientific reason for this?
Vasantha and her husband work in the jasmine gardens at Ranga Thottam. Ranga Garden is green oasis near the Chennai International Airport.
They say communication helps reduce conflict. This telephone junction box between the two religious images seems to reflect this thought. From a footpath dweller’s wall in Periamet.
The temple may be small and just a wayside shrine, but that does not deter this girl from giving her best with the kolam. An everyday cheery sight in Chennai.
The sun is just coming out, but this young lady is already at her station to sell flowers.
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