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The Hindu Festival "Mahamakam"(b / w photo)
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The Hindu Festival "Mahamakam"(b / w photo)
1597278 The Hindu Festival " Mahamakam" (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Hindu Festival " Mahamakam". Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 20 March 1897.
English Photographer (19th Century)); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 23397324
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
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This print captures the essence of the Hindu festival "Mahamakam" in all its glory. Taken by an English photographer in the 19th century, it offers a glimpse into this religious event that took place in Kumbakonam, India. The image showcases thousands of pilgrims gathered at the Mahamakam tank on the banks of River Cauvery. The festival is known for its ritualistic mud immersion and bathing, believed to cleanse one's sins. The crowd is a vibrant mix of Indian locals and German visitors from Baden, Germany. Intriguingly, amidst this spiritual gathering, we see a group of German swimmers enjoying themselves in the water. This unexpected sight adds an interesting contrast between religious devotion and recreational activity. The photograph beautifully captures both cultural diversity and unity as people from different backgrounds come together to celebrate this significant Hindu festival. It serves as a testament to how traditions transcend borders and bring people together regardless of their nationality or ethnicity. This stunning piece not only documents an important moment in history but also highlights the universal nature of human experiences such as faith, celebration, and joy. It reminds us that despite our differences, we are all connected through shared emotions and rituals that define our cultures.
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