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Rich in Faith
Photograph by Jonas Bendiksen

Joining a crowd of worshippers, a boy presents an offering of food at a Hindu temple devoted to Hanuman, a monkey deity called upon for energy and strength. The million people living in Dharavi are almost equally split between Hindus and Muslims. Tensions between the two groups sporadically flare up in the cramped slum.

Photo Fast Facts
Camera: Canon 5D
Format: Digital
Lens: 28mm
Speed and F-Stop: 1/60 @ f/4.5
Weather Conditions: Indoors
Time of Day: Late morning
Lighting Techniques: Firelight and natural light from outside
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