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As Black As Thunder

Photo was taken During summer in kolkata. A woman observing the Hindu ritual of Dondi, loses her senses for some time on the road, is believed to be possessed by the Goddess Sitala for whom the sacrifice and prayers are offered

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 04.2016
Date Uploaded: 11.2017
Photo Location: Kolkata, India
Camera: ILCE-6000
Copyright: © Manash Ray