Hindu man hanging by his knees, swaying over a fire in front of observers to seek religious merit, Vārānasi , India, ca. 1920

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Title: Hindu man hanging by his knees, swaying over a fire in front of observers to seek religious merit, Vārānasi , India, ca. 1920
Published / Created: between 1915 and 1925
Description: "Another man hanging by his knees with his head over a fire. He swings back and forth hoping by this torture to have his sins forgiven." A man dressed in rags hangs by his knees, swaying back and forth over a fire. There are many observers standing in a semi-circle around him. This photograph is from an album prepared by W. K. Norton of The Pilgrims Mission, Benares [Vārānasi].
Extent: photographic prints, 8.3 x 13.4 cm

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