In The Holy Ganges River (1927)

Item title reads: “ 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. Note: VHS Sleeve title reads: In the Holy Gangs River FILM ID:668.2 A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT’S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING INTERVIEWS, AND CLASSIC MOVIES. FOR LICENSING ENQUIRIES VISIT British Pathé also represents the Reuters historical collection, which includes more than 136,000 items from the news agencies Gaumont Graphic