I began this work in September 2026, returning to Odisha after seven years. A lot has changed since then, both in my approach to photography and in the place itself. I started in Kumbharpada, a village known for making earthen pots for temple rituals. A potter spoke about the purity of a pot after it leaves the kiln, a belief that continues alongside changing livelihoods and needs. Across Odisha, I noticed how smartphones and affordable internet have transformed everyday life. Teenagers play online games, follow Korean fashion, hip-hop and bike culture, even in remote villages. Tourism and selfies have become closely connected experiences. Returning has also made me reflect on my own way of looking. Earlier, I searched for what appeared different. Now, I want to pay attention to the nuances of everyday life and understand how

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