15th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest People
Last Journey

The picture had been taken at “Monikornika Ghat” (River Bank) at Varanasi. The particular river bank is known for Holy Funeral Activities as per Hindu Customs. The man in the picture is engaged in Funeral Activities. Dead bodies are set into fire and the person in the frame is monitoring and organising the entire process.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 10.2017
Date Uploaded: 11.2017
Photo Location: India
Camera: NIKON D610
Copyright: © Asis Mandal