A Hindu pilgrim or sadhu (holy man), enjoys an evening game of chess on one of Varanasi’s riverside ghats. Uttar Pradesh, India.
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November 22, 2008 • 12:43 pm 2
Chess player, Varanasi
November 12, 2008 • 9:09 pm 0
Neighbourhood cricket, Varanasi
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Morning devotions, Varanasi
Bathing, washing and praying at one of Varanasi’s many ghats. Uttar Pradesh, India.
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November 9, 2008 • 1:40 pm 0
Safety in numbers
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Leopard print underpants
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On the bicycle rickshaw, Varanasi
November 3, 2008 • 7:21 pm 0
Ashen-faced pilgrim
Hindu devotees cover themselves in ashes as a sign of humilty and acknowledgement of their own mortality. This gentleman was sitting quietly atop one of Varanasi’s many ghats when I met him. Beside him is his copper pot with which he collects the sacred Ganges water as part of his prayer rituals.
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Cremation worker, Varanasi
This man’s job is to cut the wood and arrange the pyre on which the deceased are cremated. Death and cremation at Varanasi is considered very auspicious for Hindus. Manikarnika Ghat, Varanasi, India.
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Evening worship, Varanasi
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