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
IN COPYRIGHT - EDUCATIONAL USE PERMITTED. This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. In addition, no permission is required from the rights-holder(s) for educational uses. For other uses, you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s).
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 January 16, 2026, https://digital.lib.buffalo.edu/index.php/items/show/25242.