23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Travel
Plea
At Sarnath, beneath a wall marked by the Archaeological Survey of India, hands reached through the fence, clanging metal bowls on stone for alms—a stark contrast to the sacred site above.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 01.2025 |
| Date Uploaded: | 11.2025 |
| Photo Location: | Varanasi, India |
| Camera: | Canon EOS R5 |
| Copyright: | © Lela Edgar |