17th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest People
A Korku Shaman shows devotion to his ancestral spirits.
Korkus are one of the many ancient tribe from India who prays to the Mother Nature. On the auspicious No-Moon Day, the tribal community of Korkus claims that the village Shaman, or the Healer is summoned by the spirits of their ancestors who inculcate in him the knowledge of healing.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 10.2019 |
| Date Uploaded: | 11.2019 |
| Photo Location: | India |
| Camera: | NIKON D3400 |
| Copyright: | © Shubhadeep Mukherjee |