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Gaurav Damahe

Maharastra Seen Through My Lens

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•ABOUT & PERSPECTIVE

Maharashtra — Culture in Focus

“I'm Gaurav, a photographer drawn to people, culture and the small moments that often go unnoticed.”

I love travelling with a camera and documenting life as it happens — from the busy streets of Mumbai to quieter corners of Maharashtra.

My work focuses on street photography, portraits, travel and the culture of Maharashtra. I look for honest expressions, everyday gestures, changing light and moments that tell something about a place or a person.

Photography, for me, is less about creating a perfect picture and more about preserving a feeling, a face, a place or a moment that might otherwise disappear.

Camera BodyCanon M50 Mark II
Visual StoriesStories to discover
ExplorationsMaharashtra & beyond
•SELECTED WORKS

Curated Portfolio

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•FEATURED VISUAL ESSAY

The Spirit of Maharashtra — A Study in Strength & Tradition

Traditional Maharashtrian cultural portrait with pheta, nath, and saree in Girgaon
PLATE I — CULTURAL IDENTITY & HERITAGEGIRGAON

The pheta, traditional jewellery, nath, saree and distinctive cultural symbols come together to create a visual representation of an identity deeply rooted in history. The portrait captures not just traditional attire, but the confidence and dignity with which that heritage is carried into the present.

•AKHADA & TALIM DISCIPLINE

A powerful moment from Maharashtra’s traditional wrestling culture, capturing the intense focus and raw determination of a young wrestler inside the akhada. Beyond physical strength, kushti is a tradition shaped by discipline, endurance, and respect.

Traditional kushti wrestling akhada focus in Kolhapur
PLATE II — RAW DETERMINATION IN THE TALIMKOLHAPUR
•VISARJAN & COLLECTIVE DEVOTION

Amidst clouds of gulal and the historic chawls of Lalbaug, millions gather on the streets of Mumbai for the immersion procession of Lalbaugcha Raja — a monumental testament to faith and cultural grandeur.

Visarjan of Lalbaug Cha Raja procession in Mumbai
PLATE III — VISARJAN - LALBAUG CHA RAJAMUMBAI
•COMMISSIONS & INQUIRIES

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Available for street photography, portraits, cultural visual essays, and travel commissions across Maharashtra and beyond. Reach out directly or send a message.

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