The Day Starts At Shiv; A Typical Marwari Village In Western Rajasthan

Spread over a stretch of barely 3 km on NH 68, Shiv is a lacklustre village with a chaotic bazaar. Before the day begins though, the highway stretches without interruption; herds of cows are marched to neighbouring pastures; vegetable vendors stock up, and tea and pakora stalls gear up for the day's business.