17th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest People
PILGRIM BATHING IN THE GANGE DURING THE KUMBH MELA
Hindu Pilgrim swimming in the holy Ganges during the Kumbh Mela, the largest religious gathering on the planet. The Hindus believe that completely immersing themselves in the waters at that time will cleanse them, as well as their ancestors over 88 generations, of all their sins.
Photo Detail
Date Taken: | 11.2019 |
Date Uploaded: | 11.2019 |
Photo Location: | Allahabad, India |
Camera: | ILCE-7RM3 |
Copyright: | © Nicolas Boyer |