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Morning Ritual In India – Pictured by Photographer

This young Indian woman was photographed near the renowned Ramkund Pond in Nashik, Maharashtra, as she was doing a morning ritual in India. The pond, steeped in legend, is named after Lord Ram, who is believed to have bathed in its sacred waters along the Godavari River in the historic Panchavati area.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 09.2024
Date Uploaded: 09.2024
Photo Location: Nashik, India
Camera: NIKON D90
Copyright: © Kristian Bertel