Photographs of the pilgrims who walk to the Ranthambhore Fort and Shrine each Wednesday. 3 miles each way. They are not allowed to go further into the Reserve. Up to 25 cram into one of the jeeps who do a big business ferrying the crowds. It was 120 degrees F this day. The Ranthambhore National Park and Tiger Reserve, India
A group of pilgrims at the Ranthambhore Fort area. The Fort was built in 990 AD. Each Wednesday rural villagers trek 3 miles into the Reserve to visit ancient long abandoned temples. It was over 120 degrees at midday.
One of the pilgrims trekking to the temple at the old Fort Ranthambhore. The Fort was built in 990 AD. Each Wednesday rural villagers trek 3 miles into the Reserve to visit ancient long abandoned temples. It was over 120 degrees at midday. Women from different tribes have different dress and jewelry customs. The necklaces mean she is married. Most traditional Indian women don't use wedding bands.