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How Mortals Touch the Divine
Ganges is a river and goddess. Hindus believe that the Ganges exists in three worlds: in heaven, on Earth and underground. Every day at dawn they perform a washing ritual. They say that Ganga erases all sins, it helps to get out of the wheel of Samsara. This is how mortals touch the divine.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 10.2022 |
| Date Uploaded: | 11.2022 |
| Photo Location: | Varanasi, India |
| Camera: | X-E1 |
| Copyright: | © Hanna Burdo |