Shiva festival, Rameswaram

 When we reached Rameswaram, the Shiva festival was in full swing. The small town was inundated with pilgrims from all over the country. The chaos was indescribable, the religious fervour disquieting. It felt as though there was electricity in the air.

We found it quite unnerving and, at times, overwhelming. But it did make for some great people-watching!