The Godchild

Nameet Potnis

His name is Balaji. He stays in Madras, India.

Balaji is a Godchild, these children travel all over the country in bunches worshiping the Lord Narsmiha for a certain period, they stay in the temples and are considered holy.

Everyday that i saw met him, he smiled offered me prasad and then walked away, oblivious to the camera.. must also mention is is extremely mature for his age

Ahobila Mutt Temple
Narsmiha jayanthi - a 12 day festival
Mumbai, India

To see more images from this essay

Srinivasan and Varsha

The hands that rouse the Rhythm