Pulicat lake

Pulicat Lake is under threat from illegal worm poaching and a proposed port expansion. Local tribal women are patrolling the lake and protecting mangroves.

Every year, Pulicat Lake near Chennai transforms into a pink paradise as thousands of flamingos arrive. In this stunning visual journey, 24-year-old photographer Barath Karthi R K captures the grace and magic of these seasonal visitors.

If you are a Chennai resident, you could consider travelling during the COVID-19 pandemic to these five locations in and around the state, in a safe and sanitised manner.