Indian Classical vocalist Mahesh Kale back stage before his ICMA performance on Mar. 18, 2023 at Santa Clara Convention Center in Santa Clara, California. Photo: Sree Sripathy for India Currents/CatchLight Local.

Sree Sripathy joined India Currents as a staff photographer and CatchLight Local Fellow as part of CatchLight's California Local Visual Desk program in June 2022. Reach out with story ideas or comments...