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Title
Ghat [steps] to Ganges at Varanasi [Benares], bather
Description
The chill of the early morning can be seen from the look on this bather's face. The Ganges is the most sacred river to Hindus. Bathing in it and a pilgrimage to its banks are religious desirable goals.
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_psc0143
psc001_psc0143.tif
Coverage
India/Hindu
Varanasi [Benares]
Date Created
2007-06-11
Is Part Of
Welch-Ludwig Collection
PSC001
Collection
Citation
Welch, Claude Emerson, “Ghat [steps] to Ganges at Varanasi [Benares], bather,” Digital Collections - University at Buffalo Libraries, accessed January 19, 2026, https://digital.lib.buffalo.edu/index.php/items/show/25269.