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Hindu couple and priest on a ghat by the Ganges
Filename: 971_07_IN340744B.jpg
Size: 5508 x 3684 (11.8MB)
Date: 18th March 2010
Source: Universal Images Group (UIG)
Credit: Ref:340
City: Haridwar
County: Uttarhakand
Country: India
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Hindu couple and priest on a ghat by the Ganges
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© Godong/UIG
Hindu Hinduism India Offering Pilgrimage Practicing Priest Ritual Spiritual Life
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this print captured by Philippe Lissac, we are transported to the sacred banks of the Ganges River in India. The image portrays a serene moment as a Hindu couple and their priest stand on a ghat, immersed in an ancient ritual. The couple's unwavering faith is palpable as they engage in spiritual practices that have been passed down through generations. The priest, adorned in vibrant traditional attire, guides them through the ceremony with utmost devotion. With hands folded and heads bowed, they offer prayers and make offerings to the holy river, symbolizing their deep connection to divinity and seeking blessings for their lives ahead. The Ganges holds immense significance for Hindus across the world; its waters are believed to possess purifying properties capable of absolving sins and granting salvation. As such, pilgrims flock to its shores from far and wide to partake in rituals like these - acts of surrendering oneself completely to spirituality. This photograph beautifully captures not only the outward expressions of religious fervor but also hints at the profound inner peace experienced by those engaged in spiritual life. Against a backdrop of nature's beauty, with sunlight dancing upon gentle ripples of water, it serves as a poignant reminder that amidst our busy modern lives, there exist timeless traditions that anchor us to something greater than ourselves – our faith.
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