With his waxy anthuriums sheathed in plastic, this seller awaits customers for his expensive flowers. Photo: K. Gopinathan
A farmer arranges his heliconia (better known as crab claw), brought all the way from Kerala. Photo: K. Gopinathan
These Buddhist monks are here for the lilies and carnations sold on SJP Road. Photo: K. Gopinathan
Picking the flowers is no easy task. Should one settle for the oriental lilies, carnations, or the cabbagey brassica? Photo: K. Gopinathan
A woman pauses to take in the fragrance of orchids brought from Bangkok, as she selects the best bunch for herself. Photo: K. Gopinathan
Endless stretches of gerbera line the pavement behind the mosque, their cheerful heads cradled in little pouches of plastic. Photo: K. Gopinathan