16th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest People
Ganges burial fires
On Varanasis western banks of the ganga river every day dozens of bodies are being cremated. The place is holy in hindu religion and it is said that the funeral fires here at the ghats have been burnig for hundres of years now. the lowest cast of the so called untouchables is managing the ceremonies
Photo Detail
Date Taken: | 03.2018 |
Date Uploaded: | 11.2018 |
Photo Location: | varanasi, India |
Camera: | NIKON D800 |
Copyright: | © Leo van Versendaal |