Kushti, a source of individual power and family pride in India
Kushti wrestlers train in the western Indian city of Kolhapur. “The last five generations of my family have all practiced kushti,” one wrestler says. “If I have a son, he will also be a wrestler.” (Barbara Davidson / Los Angeles Times)
Kushti (Barbara Davidson / Los Angeles Times)
Kushti (Barbara Davidson / Los Angeles Times)
Kushti (Barbara Davidson / Los Angeles Times)
Kushti (Barbara Davidson / Los Angeles Times)
Kushti (Barbara Davidson / Los Angeles Times)
Kushti (Barbara Davidson / Los Angeles Times)
Kushti (Barbara Davidson / Los Angeles Times)
Kushti (Barbara Davidson / Los Angeles Times)
Kushti (Barbara Davidson / Los Angeles Times)
Kushti (Barbara Davidson / Los Angeles Times)
Kushti (Barbara Davidson / Los Angeles Times)
Kushti (Barbara Davidson / Los Angeles Times)
Kushti (Barbara Davidson / Los Angeles Times)
Kushti (Barbara Davidson / Los Angeles Times)
Kushti (Barbara Davidson / Los Angeles Times)