A Few Pictures from Chhattisgarh: And the Central Provinces of India (Classic Reprint)

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The military Cantonment of Saugor is situated in the district of the same name. It is a beautifully chosen site surrounded by hills, and bordering the large Tank, from which it derives its name. The Cantonment is some distance from the Lake; but the town is built near it. The old fort was the scene of some exciting occurrences during the Indian Mutiny. There is good fishing in the waters of the Lake, and duck and snipe can be had in the cold weather on the side furthest from the town. The residents usually have some boats for rowing, as well as sailing, on it. There is a fine drive right round the Lake. In the picture we see how the natives use the water. On our left we see some women washing their clothes, one has evidently just bathed and is robing herself. They have brought large brass vessels, of various and elegant shapes, to be filled with water, and taken home for cooking and washing purposes. After they have bathed they go into the temples and worship the idols inside, often pouring water over them as a part of the.

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