20th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest People
Bahurupi - Folk Culture in India
"Bahu" means "Many" and "Rupi" means "Form". A Bahurupi is a street performer in India dressed up in various Hindu Mythological character. Kumar Rakesh (The little boy in this photo) is one of Bahurupi artist. Bahurupi performs in public places. Kumar Rakesh performs Hindu Mythological character "Lord Shiva".
Photo Detail
Date Taken: | 09.2021 |
Date Uploaded: | 10.2022 |
Photo Location: | Shantiniketan, Bolpur, India |
Camera: | ILCE-7M3 |
Copyright: | © Partha Ghosh |