“Spinning their way with each step, two elderly pilgrims pick their way down from Hemis Gompa. The devout believe that each revolution of the scripture-filled copper wheels sends supplications heavenward.”
Photograph by Thomas J. Abercrombie for National Geographic, March 1978.
Thank you, touba.

“Spinning their way with each step, two elderly pilgrims pick their way down from Hemis Gompa. The devout believe that each revolution of the scripture-filled copper wheels sends supplications heavenward.”

Photograph by Thomas J. Abercrombie for National Geographic, March 1978.

Thank you, touba.