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Aum in Hindi Written on Grain of Rice

I went to India to visit my cousins and had much free time during a weekend. I decided to teach myself how to write on rice and wrote “Aum” in Hindi to express my gratitude and passion for my country through a staple food of my culture.

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Date Taken: 08.2021
Date Uploaded: 11.2023
Photo Location: Hyderabad, India
Copyright: © Aditi Gali