Abbas Gods I've Seen

From the lens of Magnum&
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s Abbas - the mystical world of the Hindu revealed, from ancient rites to contemporary beliefs
This latest in Abbas&
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s transcendent series of books on major world religions, featuring ritualistic elements - wind, water, earth, and fire, magic, the spiritualism of animals - to explore the mysteries of the Hindu faith. Shot over three years in India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Bali, Abbas&
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s images examine the enigmatic beliefs of sub-sects such as Sikhs and Jains, alongside the everyday life of Hindus, and extend beyond his characteristic black-and-white work to include a series of colour photographs - in his words: &
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In India, colour was a temptation I couldn&
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t resist.&
apos; The result is this sumptuous volume, a must-have for collectors and armchair travellers around the globe.