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Benares; The Burning Ghat

Date

1865–1866

Medium

Albumen silver print

Culture

English

Department

Photographs

Institution

Getty Museum

View of a number of sikharas, or bell-shaped domes typically found in Hindu temples, on a riverbank. The temples are located near the Manikarnika Ghat, a riverbank steps usually used for cremation and religious purposes. Also visible are a large number of native people engaged in various activities. The river is visible on the right area of the image.

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