Title
Barber on Varanasi ghat
Description
Prior to undertaking a sacred rite, notably cremation of one's parents, the eldest son will have his head shaved. This picture was taken at Varanasi [Benares], the most sacred city to Hindus.
Creator
Welch, Claude Emerson
Publisher
State University of New York at Buffalo
Date
2000-12
Rights
Use for educational purposes only. Single copies (print, photocopy, download) are permitted for personal study, research and teaching.
Format
image/jpeg
Type
Image
Identifier
PSC001
Box 2
psc001_psc0116.tif
Coverage
India
Varanasi [Benares]
Date Created
2007-06-11
Is Part Of
Welch-Ludwig Collection
PSC001
Collection
Citation
Welch, Claude Emerson, “Barber on Varanasi ghat,” Digital Collections - University at Buffalo Libraries, accessed May 12, 2024, https://digital.lib.buffalo.edu/items/show/25242.