Been doing it all my life

You're never either too young
or too old to bathe in the Ganges.
It´s a lifetime ritual. A path to
Nirvana. Varanasi, India.
October 2006.

Holy bath

Some people find that praying
is an individual ritual and prefer
to do it separately from the rest
of the pilgrims. Varanasi, India.
October 2006.

Holy bath

After the ritual people go back to
their lives. The sun is high. It's time
to go to work. Varanasi, India.
October 2006.

Praying swimmer

The Ganges is one of the most
polluted rivers in the world.
Nevertheless, faith speakes
louder. Varanasi, India.
October 2006.

Holy bath

Praying while taking the holy bath is
a ritual that's lasted for centuries.
Varanasi, India. October 2006.

Holy bath

Thousands of people go down
to the river for the holy bathings
at sunrise. Varanasi, India. October 2006.