20th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest People
Snake Charmers of Varanasi

I came across this father and son while visiting Varanasi, India, an incredible city. It is a spiritual destination for Indians to cremate their dead loved ones and in the Ganges River. I was moved by the people and their customs.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 02.2021
Date Uploaded: 11.2022
Photo Location: Varanasi, India
Camera: Canon EOS Rebel T6s
Copyright: © Debbie Shapiro