”I’m drawn to the quiet spaces where faith breathes—monasteries, temples, village homes—places where life unfolds in humble, powerful ways. ”WOMEN & THEIR SACRED HANDS
Across India’s vibrant lands, I followed the strength of women—etched in calloused palms, in gestures of prayer, care, and labor. Whether sowing seeds, molding homes, or braiding their children’s hair, they carry entire worlds in their hands. My photographs are a tribute to this quiet, relentless devotion. To me, their grace is a living prayer —one that survives, shapes, and uplifts with every touch.
- Promila Bahri
My work explores the unseen: the tenderness of animals resting among humans, the strength of women shaping their world with sacred hands, and the silent language of compassion that flows between beings. Whether on the streets of Kolkata or…