Slideshow | Desert storm in a perfect ‘V’
In the hostile Thar, villagers build an ecosystem for their migratory visitors, the Demoiselle Cranes
They often fly in a set formation.
The birds are not afraid of people coming in close proximity.
Locals gather around a tourist outside the bird feeding home.
Demoiselle Cranes get together for a drink.
Children scatter jowar inside the feeding centre. Photographs by Ananda Banerjee/Mint