22nd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest People
Embers of Tradition
In the dim arena of Kolhapur, a wrestler rises from the earth, his body dusted with soil, embodying the age-old traditions of Kushti, India’s traditional wrestling art. Illuminated by a single ray of light, the scene captures the raw grit, strength, and dedication that define this ancient practice.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 10.2024 |
| Date Uploaded: | 12.2024 |
| Photo Location: | India |
| Camera: | Canon EOS R5 |
| Copyright: | © Shyjith Onden Cheriyath |