The Yamuna river in New Delhi is a tributary of the Ganga. Often, it is in the news for running dry, causing floods, or being a repository of water pollution. However, despite the tribulations, the river continues to sustain an ecosystem of life and doom around it. These are photos from March 2020, days before the pandemic struck. It's a look at what went on at the river site - from religious practices, to women tending to women, and the boat rowers lingering on with the migratory birds.
Feb. 16, 2020, Sunday
Two women pour water over one another during a religious ceremony at Yamuna Ghat, New Delhi.
Two women pour water over one another during a religious ceremony at Yamuna Ghat, New Delhi.
Feb. 16, 2020, Sunday
Two women hold each other's hands during a religious ceremony at Yamuna Ghat, New Delhi.
Two women hold each other's hands during a religious ceremony at Yamuna Ghat, New Delhi.
Feb. 16, 2020, Sunday
A woman prays at Yamuna Ghat, New Delhi.
Feb, 16, 2020, Sunday
Boatmen row their boats early in the morning.
Boatmen row their boats early in the morning.
Feb, 16, 2020, Sunday
Three women sit and chat while birds fly.
Feb, 16, 2020, Sunday
A woman washes her hair.
Feb, 16, 2020, Sunday
Boatmen at leisure, whiling away their time.
Boatmen at leisure, whiling away their time.