Popular Indian street drink Jigarthanda - in pictures

  • A view of Famous Jigarthanda, one of the most sought-after brands for this delicacy in Madurai, which is planning to open a store in Dubai by the end of the year
    A view of Famous Jigarthanda, one of the most sought-after brands for this delicacy in Madurai, which is planning to open a store in Dubai by the end of the year
  • The ingredients that go into jigarthanda, of which badam pisin or almond sap, far right, gives the drink its distinct taste and texture
    The ingredients that go into jigarthanda, of which badam pisin or almond sap, far right, gives the drink its distinct taste and texture
  • J Balaji, 22, an employee at Famous Jigarthanda in Madurai
    J Balaji, 22, an employee at Famous Jigarthanda in Madurai
  • Jigarthanda glasses lined up to be distributed to customers in Madurai
    Jigarthanda glasses lined up to be distributed to customers in Madurai
  • Travellers head to Madurai to seek out jigarthanda as a cultural taste experience
    Travellers head to Madurai to seek out jigarthanda as a cultural taste experience

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