Once Upon a Time in India. Traveling with Explorers, Poets and Gods

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In 1984, photographer Henning Stegmüller first encountered Maharashtra while documenting the 19th-century journey of three Bavarian brothers who researched India's natural history. Through his work with Indologist Günther Sontheimer, he explores the connections between diverse communities, capturing their shared humanity despite cultural divides. The book features personal narratives, rituals, and the stark realities of life in Mumbai.