Daily life in the Indian holy cities of Rishikesh, Haridwar, and Devprayag. This region lies in the foothills of the Himalayas where the Ganges River descends from the mountains. I visited not knowing what to expect, and I was both awed and saddened by the experience. The beauty of nature and the Hindu ceremonies contrasted with the poverty and suffering on the streets. The people I met had a high-spirited resilience that seemed to stem from surviving and maintaining their devotion through a challenging life.
About the Filmmaker
Brandon Li
“Filmmaker and global nomad.
Sold my stuff a few years ago and started traveling the world. Life goal is to film as much beauty as I can. My work has been featured on Vimeo Staff Picks, National Geographic, BBC, TIME, and Smithsonian.”