23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Drone/Aerial
Sea Of Devotion At Kulasai
Seen from above, thousands of devotees gather on the sandy riverbank, their colorful saris and prayer cloths forming a living mosaic of faith. Each square of fabric marks a family, a prayer, a story — woven together into a vast tapestry of devotion. In this aerial view, individuality dissolves into collective purpose, echoing the rhythm of India’s spiritual heartbeat that binds millions in shared belief.
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| Date Taken: | 10.2025 |
| Date Uploaded: | 10.2025 |
| Photo Location: | Kulasekarapattanam, India |
| Copyright: | © Arun Kumar Nalimela |