January 2022 As the first light of dawn caressed the tranquil waters of the Ajay River, the world seemed to hold its breath in anticipation. A soft, golden glow spread across the horizon, gently nudging awake the sleepy village of Jaydev Kenduli (hereafter, Jaydev) nestled on its banks. The sky, a canvas of soft pastels, … Continue reading ‘It does not matter who you are. Everyone here is the same’: Fieldnotes from the Jaydev Kenduli Baul Mela—Debayan Das