Hind man burying his head in the sand to seek religious merit and his companion, Vārānasi , India, ca. 1920

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Title: Hind man burying his head in the sand to seek religious merit and his companion, Vārānasi , India, ca. 1920
Published / Created: between 1915 and 1925
Description: "A Hindu trying to earn merit by burying his head in the ground. The other man is his companion who calls out to passers-by." A man lies face-down with his head buried in the sand and one knee bent with that foot in the air. His companion sits cross-legged beside him, calling out to people passing by. There are two piles of sticks near them. This photograph is from an album prepared by W. K. Norton of The Pilgrims Mission, Benares [Vārānasi].
Extent: photographic prints, 8.7 x 13.3 cm

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