1946: Two Men Praying to Mecca on Boat in Calcutta, India

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Year1946
Decade1940s
LocationCalcutta, India
Duration16s
Pond5 pricefrom $199 USD
Collection1946 Calcutta India

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Two Men Praying to Mecca on Boat in Calcutta, India — Clip Details

1946: Two men pray on a boat in Calcutta, India, facing Mecca during a serene river journey. The vintage 8mm footage captures their solemn devotion, traditional clothing, and the quiet waters of the Ganges. This historic home movie offers a rare glimpse into religious life and daily routines in post-colonial India. The soft lighting and authentic atmosphere evoke deep nostalgia, making it ideal for documentaries, cultural studies, and historical storytelling.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format: 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution: See Pond5 listing
License: Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
Delivery: Via Pond5
Duration: 16s
Pond5 price: from $199 USD
Clip ID: 72393733

Source & Documentation

Source reel: Reel 1725 · 8mm · 5″ reel
Original reel label: reel 1
Reel-level year note: 1946
Reel-level location note: india
Date: 1946 Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Date evidence: Catalog estimate. A reel-level note shows the same year, but the clip-to-reel link is itself a catalog match, so this is not counted as independent confirmation.
Location: Calcutta, India Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Location evidence: Catalog estimate. A reel-level location note is linked, but the clip-to-reel link is itself a catalog match, so this is not counted as independent confirmation.
Licensing route: Marketplace licensing (Pond5)

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