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A spiritual evening unfolds along the sacred banks of the Ganges River at the historic ghats of Varanasi, also known as Banaras. Priests perform traditional Hindu puja rituals accompanied by rhythmic chanting of Sanskrit mantras, blowing conch shells, burning incense, and the glow of sacred fire. The atmosphere is filled with devotion as worshippers gather quietly along the stone steps facing the river. In a serene moment following the ceremony, a priest kneels at the edge of the ghat to release a glowing diya onto the dark waters of the Ganges, symbolising surrender, spiritual offering, and the spreading of light. Devotees and local security personnel stand nearby holding small flames in reverence while the floating lamps drift gently across the river surface. The footage captures the spi
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