These Pics of Delhi’s Homeless on Christmas Will Break Your Heart

Christmas is not always a season of cheer.

A homeless man hawks Christmas-themed goods on the sidewalk at Nehru Place, Delhi (Photo: Sunil Kumar Aledia)

Decorated streets, lit houses, happy faces, chill in the air - you know Christmas is around when you all of this around you. But this time, instead of the well decorated houses, take a look at some of the pictures from across Delhi of people who are homeless on Christmas.

A woman sells Santa Claus masks in the bitter cold at a traffic light in Nehru Place, Delhi. (Photo: Sunil Kumar Aledia)

Homeless children share a packed meal by the roadside at Nehru Place, Delhi. (Photo: Sunil Kumar Aledia)

Even the cold can’t dampen their spirits. Children play near a construction site in Nehru place, Delhi. (Photo: Sunil Kumar Aledia)

A homeless man sleeps on the pavement while revellers begin to trickle in on Christmas Day. (Photo: Sunil Kumar Aledia)

Santa hats, tiaras and other Christmas-themed items on sale at a makeshift roadside stall in Nehru Place, Delhi (Photo: Sunil Kumar Aledia)