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22nd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Artistic
Colorful Canopies

The city of Varanasi is known for its huge colorful umbrellas made of bamboo and grass leaves, covered with sarees. These umbrellas are used for sitting on the ghats by the monks and their devotees during ritual performances.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 10.2024
Date Uploaded: 12.2024
Photo Location: Varanasi, India
Camera: X-T4
Copyright: © Somenath Mukhopadhyay