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Of the famous holy temples of Calcutta, Dakshineshwar has been able to maintain its glory & keep the annoying “pandas” out of the complex. Pandas have traditionally been the temple priests. But when one becomes a priest (or Pujari as they are called in the local language) just because it has been a family occupation for ages, there is little to do with godliness or goodliness.

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The temple management has created a few stalls well outside the temple complex who could sell memorabilia, items necessary for the pujas or simple keepsakes. Ganesh, pictured here, is from the adjacent state of Bihar. He has followed his father & his uncle into this small roadside makeshift store outside the Kali Temple.

The earning is not much, but with a couple of stalls like this, the family makes enough money for themselves as well as send some money back to his extended family back in Bihar.

The picture is taken on hand held Nikon D200 with a wide angle lens & fill flash.

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