Hindu man worshipping a god in a small stone, Vārānasi , India, ca. 1920

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Title: Hindu man worshipping a god in a small stone, Vārānasi , India, ca. 1920
Published / Created: between 1915 and 1925
Description: "A Hindu worshipping a god in the form of a small stone. It is placed near a pepul tree which is "sacred" to them." A man bends over and clasps his hands in prayer before a sacred stone. The stone is surrounded by flowers and there are two small jugs on the ground. This photograph is from an album prepared by W. K. Norton of The Pilgrims Mission, Benares [Vārānasi].
Extent: photographic prints, 8.3 x 13.3 cm

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