The Sacred River

Download or read book Sacred River written by Ted Lewin and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 1995-07-19 with total page 41 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All rivers in India are sacred, and the Ganges most of all. Every year, more than one million Hindu pilgrims journey to Benares to renew themselves in its waters. Caldecott Honor medalist Ted Lewin joined the pilgrims at the river's edge for an experience he describes as one of the most unforgettable of his life. His luminous watercolors and simple, evocative text brilliantly capture the traditions, beliefs, and colorful pageantry of the devout and their ancient city.