15th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Mobile
RITUALS OF REMEMBERING DEPARTED SOULS

The photograph was taken on the Holy River Ganges in Kolkata, India. The occasion was to remember and prey for their departed relatives, specially father, grand-father and previous ones. The whole rituals happen under the guidance of the priest who is engaged to perform as a medium of the almighty.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 09.2017
Date Uploaded: 11.2017
Photo Location: KOLKATA, STATE - WEST BENGAL., India
Camera: SM-C111
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