All photos were taken in India by John McCafferty (Russian Far East 1996–98). You can view larger versions of these photos, plus more wonderful photos from India and around the world by John at PictureTrail.com/mccafferty

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Along the Ganges River: This is a “ghat,” of which there are many along the river. Places for bathing, boating and whatever, such as burning bodies.

Color, color everywhere

Fakirs

Bathers

Dressed Up for the Taj Mahal