Thirumalai Nayak Mahal – a 17th century palace in Madurai
An old lady, looking very graceful with silvery strands of hair matching the silver anklets she was carrying in her hand goaded me gently to buy the trinkets. Another woman, a little more aggressive, with small bags, slung around her neck rather stylishly edged her out and persuaded me to look at her colourful wares. Surrounding them were several younger women, all selling any form of knick-knack to make a livelihood. I bought a few bags and anklets from the older women, just to make their day b
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