Siddharth Sunil Gaikwad | Disability - Person with Locomotor | Satara - India
The Ritual (Kanda-Khel)
The Story behind the Shot:
Siddhant Sunil Gaikwad, from the beautiful city of Satana in Maharashtra, proudly expresses his gratitude to UNESCO and the Youth4Jobs Foundation for giving him this lifetime opportunity. Born with a locomotor disability affecting his right hand, Siddhant’s love for photography began with capturing landscapes and nature. Since most cameras are designed for right-handed users, he shifted to mobile photography, which opened new creative avenues for him. His featured photograph, taken on an iPhone 15, captures the divine energy and joy of the Patan Kodoli Festival, also known as the Bir Dev Yatra. Siddhant describes it as a moment of pure connection, where he felt guided to capture the spirit of celebration. For him, photography is not about complex equipment but about vision and passion, and he believes mobile photography is the future — inspiring everyone to pick up their phones and share their unique perspectives with the world.
