I have always been curious about the various forms of artefacts displayed to ward off the evil eye (Drishti). I have been capturing some of them and presenting here.
This house which commemorates the staunch communist members of the family has images of Ganesha as well as other drishti artefacts.
A colourful and tall statue of Muneeswaran dominates the skyline in Burma Colony, Ekkattuthangal.
Even a monochrome rear view is quite imposing.
From The Chennai Photowalk
In front of a mandapam opposite Sri Kapaleeswara swami Temple, Mylapore, Chennai
The print survives, again.
A scene from a park in Saidaper, Chennai
Stucco image of celestial maidens at a temple in Saidapet
In these days of cellphone and instant communication, the old red mailbox is still surviving.
From Defence Colony, Ekkattuthangal.
Woman selling mangoes, berries, pineapple slices and cucumber in Mahabalipuram.
Weaving through the narrow lanes of Srinivaspuram near Santhome beach can be an unpleasant experience. However, the same shanty town seen from the luxurious Leela Palace room windows makes a pleasing sight.
Through the windows
The original bridge was built in the 1960/70’s for use mainly by the fishermen for moving between Uroor and San Thome. It was destroyed in the high tides in the ’70s and was not rebuilt. Today, it is a haven for photographers, adventurous youth, clandestine lovers and antisocial.
The bridge has been photographed a million times, but I thought this angle from the Leela Palace was not so common.
Taken through a glass window.
Devotees submit locks along with their prayers at the Karuppusami shrine of Muneeswaran Temple at Burma Colony, Ekkattuthangal.
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