| IN THE HOLY GANGES RIVER Crowds throng in the streets in India to make their way to a religious festival. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 5358 |
| Catalog #: | 55767 | |
| Clip Number: | 55767-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | G 1369 | |
| Timecode: | 01:43:13 - 01:44:07 | |
| Location: | Sonepore, India | |
| Year Shot: | 1927 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | CROWDS: Misc. LOCATIONS/ASIA: India LOCATIONS/ASIA: River, Ganges RELIGION: Hindu RELIGION: Rituals, Misc | |
| Description: | In the holy Ganges river. Tens of thousands gather for ancient rites in honour of their great god "Shiva". Sonepore, India M/S of crowds thronging the streets where a train of elephants march along , some with riders, some with basket chairs. The elephants are lined up at rest, unburdened and their riders squat in a campsite nearby. M/S again of the crowded streets, with low buildings seen at each side. Lines of bunting flags decorate the side of the street and some people make their way along, a few carrying baskets on their heads. | |
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