Women making a Samha Devi image, Haryana 1977

"Women Making a Samha Devi Image, Haryana" is a black and white photograph by Jyoti Bhatt, taken in 1977. It depicts women in traditional attire, creating a mural of the Hindu goddess Samha Devi on a mud wall. The image is composed of circular shapes, likely cow dung patties, forming the outline of the figures. This artistic practice, prevalent in rural India, is a unique blend of religious devotion and artistic expression, captured by Bhatt's documentary style of photography. The image provides a glimpse into the vibrant traditions of folk art in India.