Swachata ki sawari
Allahabad (Prayagraj), Uttar Pradesh
Description
A man paints the text 'swachata ki sawari' (a ride on purity) on a boat. The purity is related to the holy river Ganga. According to Hindu mythology, the river Ganga is personified as a goddess. Unlike most rivers, the Ganga is not seen as a mere water body, but revered deeply, with an abiding belief in its healing and miraculous powers.
Project Title
The Ganga Project
DOCUMENT TYPE
image
Identifier:
ALLH_013
Related Term
Customs and Rituals
Related place
Allahabad
USE RESTRICTIONS
In Copyright
RIGHTS HOLDER
INTACH
