18th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest People
Penance
A layman performs urdhva-bahu tapasya on the streets of Varanasi. The ancient yogic austerity -typically practiced by ascetics- is performed for the purpose of keeping the world in order, or here as a means to seek redemption for one's transgressions.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 01.2019 |
| Date Uploaded: | 11.2020 |
| Photo Location: | Varanasi, India |
| Copyright: | © Richard Singh |