Mhatre, Chandu (Photographer). Del01: Sati; Deorala, India, Sept 17, 1987 | Contemporary Photograph | 00113081
PhotographerChandu Mhatre
Commissioned by Reuters
TitleDel01: Sati; Deorala, India, Sept 17
Document TypeContemporary Photograph
MediumPhotographic printDate1987
Size7.99 x 10.00 in (20.30 x 25.40 cm)
DescriptionSword wielding Rajasthani warriors guard the site on Spet 16 where a 18-year-old bride burned to death on her husband's funeral pyre in the ancient Indian act of 'sati' on Sept 4. 200,000 people gathered at the site to honour the girl who sat stoically as she burnt to death in her final act of fidelity. REUTER, rre/Chandu Mhatre
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