Open-access ebook. This image-based publication offers an intimate glimpse into daily life in Chennai, South India. Through low-resolution images, the reader is invited to reflect on the interplay between the collective, the individual, the sacred, the secular, tradition and modernity. The visual narrative captures the vibrant, complex reality of urban life. The images aren't just pictures — each image is a narrative fragment, inviting viewers to reflect on the dynamic, ever-evolving landscape of contemporary urban life in Chennai.