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A woman carrying a heavily laden basket on her head, India
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A woman carrying a heavily laden basket on her head, India
A woman, in a red sari, and carrying a heavily laden basket on her head, walks past a peacock in a street in Dundlod in the Jhunjhunu district of Rajasthan in India. She walks past a peacock while a pigeon takes flight Date: 1990
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1990 1990s Heavy Loaded Nineties Pigeon Rajasthan Sari Jhunjhunu
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This evocative photograph captures the essence of rural life in India during the 1990s. The image features a woman dressed in a vibrant red sari, skillfully balancing a heavily laden basket atop her head as she navigates the dusty streets of Dundlod, a small town in the Jhunjhunu district of Rajasthan. The woman's determined expression and the graceful curve of her spine as she bears the weight of her burden are a testament to her strength and resilience. As she walks, a peacock struts confidently in the foreground, its iridescent plumage a striking contrast to the muted tones of the surrounding landscape. A pigeon takes flight in the background, adding a fleeting moment of beauty and grace to the scene. The juxtaposition of the woman's daily toil with the natural world around her creates a poignant and timeless image. The photograph was taken in 1990, a decade marked by significant social and economic change in India. Yet, scenes like this one, of women carrying heavy loads on their heads, were still common in rural areas. The image serves as a reminder of the enduring traditions and ways of life that continue to shape India's rich cultural heritage.
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