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The shoe man
Photo Essay/Environmental portrait. Before entering a Gurdwara it is essential for you to take your shoes off beforehand and cover your head as it is a sign of respect. This man took upon himself to look after and label visitors shoes.
Darbar Sahib
Photo Essay/Environmental portrait. This is where the Sikhs holy text the 'Guru Granth Sahib Ji' is placed. It is this womans duties to look after it and sing hymns.
Parshad
Photo Essay/Environmental portrait. This photograph was taken to show the importance of Parshad. Parshad is given to all vistors of the Gurdwara, it is this mans duty to serve everyone
Seva
Photo Essay/Environmental portrait. I took this photograph of the man whilst he was pouring food at the Gurdwara. This is the act of Seva (a sanskrit word which translates to selfless service, it is a action that is encourgaed for all Sikhs to do). Every Gurdwara has a Langar hall (canteen) for everyone to come and eat.
Seva 2
Photo Essay/Environmental portrait. This photograph shows the dedication volunteers have to serve the community. All food is cooked fresh and is vegetarian.
Seva 3
Photo Essay/Environmental portrait. This photograph highlights another selfless act that volunteers take part of, washing up everyones dishes.
Kung Fu
Environmental portrait. These photographs were taken for a Kung Fu club in Coventry. The photographs highlight the sense of friendship, community and dedication that takes place at the club.
Friendship
Environmental portrait. Environmental portrait. These photographs were taken for a Kung Fu club in Coventry. The photographs highlight the sense of friendship, community and dedication that takes place at the club.
Girls can
Environmental portrait. Environmental portrait. These photographs were taken for a Kung Fu club in Coventry. The photographs highlight the sense of friendship, community and dedication that takes place at the club.
Kung Fu
Environmental portrait. Environmental portrait. These photographs were taken for a Kung Fu club in Coventry. The photographs highlight the sense of friendship, community and dedication that takes place at the club.
Kung Fu
Environmental portrait. Environmental portrait. These photographs were taken for a Kung Fu club in Coventry. The photographs highlight the sense of friendship, community and dedication that takes place at the club.
Beginner
Environmental portrait. Environmental portrait. These photographs were taken for a Kung Fu club in Coventry. The photographs highlight the sense of friendship, community and dedication that takes place at the club.
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