After a night-long divine procession, a man dressed as the goddess Durga sits quietly outside a temple. The cleansing ritual begins as water is poured over his head, symbolizing purification and the delicate balance of duality within us all.

The brief moment I captured in the photo shows the boy's beauty and strength, while gently reminding us of the quiet struggle behind his fleeting presence on the busy city streets.

After a night-long divine procession, a man dressed as the goddess Durga sits quietly outside a temple. The cleansing ritual begins as water is poured over his head, symbolising purification and the delicate balance of duality that exists within all of us.