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chez wrote:
Actually there are female sadhu's ( holy men ) and they lead the same lifestyle as their male counterparts but cover their bodies with a yellow wrap even when bathing in the Ganges.

I was amazed that on the Ganges women (non-holy ones) go in, get out and can change into dry clothes without exposing their bodies any more than normal. It is quite a technique to remove underlying wet garments while draped under dry ones.

Sep 16, 2021 at 12:43 PM

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Harold Carlson wrote:
Looks like something that belongs in the history books. Beautifully done in B&W.

Thanks Harold. I make coffee table books for all my travels. They make great conversation topics when we have guests over.

Sep 16, 2021 at 06:15 PM

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p.2 #3 · p.2 #3 · Awaiting the charge into the Ganges

Incredible image chez. Love how the graceful gentleman dipping his toe in the water is highlighted.

Sep 19, 2021 at 06:20 PM

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Fantastic image! Truly

Oct 23, 2021 at 08:01 AM

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p.2 #5 · p.2 #5 · Awaiting the charge into the Ganges

OMG what a shot and fantastic details about the ritual.

Regards.

Marcelo

Oct 26, 2021 at 07:50 PM

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Incredible shot. The 'pace' is definitely captured by the man in the center.

Safe travels.

Oct 31, 2021 at 10:25 AM

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p.2 #7 · p.2 #7 · Awaiting the charge into the Ganges

Fantastic image and information, Chez, thank you!

Nov 12, 2021 at 09:24 AM

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Absolutely incredible photograph.

Nov 13, 2021 at 12:39 PM

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p.2 #9 · p.2 #9 · Awaiting the charge into the Ganges

Amazing photo and the follow-up image, too. Where in India was this shot? I was in Varanasi in 2013; lots of people during evening puja but not in the morning.

Thanks for sharing.

Nov 14, 2021 at 09:52 AM

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voltaire wrote:
Amazing photo and the follow-up image, too. Where in India was this shot? I was in Varanasi in 2013; lots of people during evening puja but not in the morning.

Thanks for sharing.

The Kumb Mela was held at Prayagraj which is about 100km away from Varanasi. I did go to Varanasi after the festival and it was packed with Pilgrims either heading to or returning from the Kumb. It was very busy all day including in the morning before it was even light out. Many people were taking their Ganges dunks first thing in the morning.

Nov 14, 2021 at 02:13 PM

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p.2 #11 · p.2 #11 · Awaiting the charge into the Ganges

Somehow I missed this post. Great image.

Nov 15, 2021 at 06:56 PM

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p.2 #12 · p.2 #12 · Awaiting the charge into the Ganges

Incredibly beautiful image made all the more special by your explanation of the process. Amazing work !
Gary

Nov 16, 2021 at 09:27 AM

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Great picture, Chez.

Nov 16, 2021 at 04:40 PM

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What an amazing shot indeed!

Nov 18, 2021 at 01:46 PM

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