Gulf News readers capture the hustle and bustle on Indian streets, in our reader picture essay.

From the loud calls of vendors hustling every morning to the giggles of children running across alleyways, India’s streets reflect the country’s vibrancy and love for life. Gulf News readers captured these images from different parts of the country. Editor’s note: Send us your picture essays at readers@gulfnews.com

Jahir Hussain took this picture while on vacation in Chennai. He said: “You see a lot of children playing in the streets. They don’t need a luxurious lifestyle to be happy. They are happy with what they have.” More than 11 million children live on the streets of India, according to Unicef.

Najmus Saqib took this image at Dal Lake in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir. The lake is home to the floating vegetable market that operates early morning every day, just after sunrise. The produce sold in this market is mostly grown on floating gardens over the lake.

Above: Jum Jum Nasara took this picture in Chennai. The vendor has worked on the streets for more than 20 years, selling vegetables. Nasara said: “The vendor and his family are such happy people, thankful for all they have.”

Left: On a visit to Munnar, in Kerala, Pratheeksh Raj captured this image of a fruit and vegetable seller. He said: “Munnar is a hill station — there is unending expanse of tea plantations, wild sanctuaries, valleys and mountains.”

The Dal Lake is known as ‘Srinagar’s Jewel’ because of its scenic beauty and it is a tourist hotspot in Kashmir. The floating market, one of its kind in India, gives visitors a unique experience. This picture is by Najmus Saqib.

Streets across India are often lined with vendors. From souvenirs to vessels, nearly everything can be found here. Jahir Hussain took this image and said: “The people working as vendors are very hardworking. It was very hot outside when I took this picture. I salute them for their efforts.”