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Woman and Taj Mahal, India
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Woman and Taj Mahal, India
A woman stands with a basketful of cow dung manure on her head. Behind her is the Taj Mahal seen from the far bank of the River Jumna. The dung is used for making house bricks Date: 1986
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1986 Agra Agricultural Agriculture Brick Dung Eighties Mahal Worker
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This evocative photograph, taken in Agra, India, in 1986, captures the stark contrast between the timeless beauty of the Taj Mahal and the everyday reality of rural life. In the foreground, an Indian woman balances a large basket filled with cow dung manure on her head as she makes her way along the bank of the River Jumna. The Taj Mahal, a symbol of love and royalty, looms in the background, its white marble walls reflecting in the tranquil waters. The use of cow dung as a building material is a common practice in rural India, where it is transformed into bricks for constructing homes and other structures. This labor-intensive process involves collecting the dung, sun-drying it, and then shaping it into bricks. The woman in the photograph is likely engaged in this back-breaking work, carrying her precious cargo with the grace and determination that only comes from necessity. The 1980s were a period of significant change in India, as the country began to open up to the world and modernize. Yet, despite the advances of the modern world, scenes like this one remained a part of everyday life. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the resilience and resourcefulness of the human spirit, as well as the enduring beauty and rich history of India.
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