A marketplace scene during the Kumbh Mela, Allahabad
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Description
The items sold in the markets range from simple accessories like the rosary beads and the rudraksh mala to elaborate baskets full of incense sticks and prasad, lined with flowers. These are offered to the gods in hopes of making the higher power happy. These markets have a booming economy in the city of Prayagraj (Allahabad), all attributed to the various devotees who flock to the city during the Kumbh Mela period.
Project Title
The Ganga Project
Date
January 16 2019
DOCUMENT TYPE
image
Identifier:
ALL_013
Related Term
Traditional Art & Craftsmanship
Related place
Allahabad
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