"Beggar Idol", Jaisalmer fort

Beggars are often run by beggarmasters who take a cut of earnings but provide protection. The best beggars get the best locations, and I think this guy must be the top beggar in Jaisalmer. Children are often deliberately mutilated in order that the donors (or clients) be more impressed and offer more money. Check out this chaps hands, noting the pink colouring is not an affliction, simply the results of playing Holi a few days before.