Indian Women and their Chores

Photographs by K. L. Kamat
First Online: April 07, 2003
Page Last Updated: August 20, 2024

Introduction

Inspired by Lauren Greenfield's photographs on the same name, and similar theme, we've complied this exhibit of Indian women (girls, women, and ladies) going about their life.

Table of Contents

Muthaides or "Blessed Women" Women are called upon at every Hindu ritual to bless the occasion
	Girl Friends
Bride and her Best Friend Picture of Mangala Kamat and Geeta Rayas
	Girl Strikes a Dance Position Notice the delicately held finger positions.
Exchange of Turmeric and Kumkum Girls greeting eachother with exchange of kumkum
	Girls Arriving for a Wedding
Girls Dancing at a Coorgi Wedding

See Also:

• Women of India -- Frequently asked questions and articles on the roles and status of women in India. Includes biographies, topics on Sati, widows, history and artifacts.
• Faces of India -- Photographer Kamat captures the diversity of India through these memorable portraits
• The Faces of India - II
• The Faces of India - III