Varanasi

Uttar Pradesh·crafts · bazaar

This footage showcases a vibrant display of handmade jewellery and traditional accessories at a bustling street market in Banaras (Varanasi), India.

Uttar Pradesh·bazaar · crafts

Boys will be boys, and when you have hot weather all around and a cold Himalayan stream, you can expect some action! Varanasi, or Benaras, (also known as Kashi) is one of the oldest living cities in the world.

Uttar Pradesh·crafts

Artisans weaving magical patterns into the Banarasi silk saree at a loom in Varanasi. Varanasi has the pride of being the one of the most famous Banarasi saree handloom centers in the entire world.

Uttar Pradesh·crafts

Banarasi saris are saris made in Varanasi, a city which is also called "Benares." These saris are historically considered to be among the finest saris in India and are known for their gold and silver brocade or zari, fine silk and opulent e…

Uttar Pradesh·ceremony · festival

Maha Shivratri is a Hindu festival celebrated every year in reverence of Lord Shiva. It is also known as padmarajarathri. Shivaratri literally means the great night of Shiva or the night of Shiva.

Uttar Pradesh·river · ceremony

High caste Brahmin caste members of the Hindu religion conduct a religious ceremony or havan / hawan on the banks of the Ganges river at Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India. They prepare prasad or prasadam for devotees, after the puja / pooja.

Uttar Pradesh·river

Tourists take boat ride over the sacred waters of river Ganges in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. Indian Hindu devotees take holy dip in Ganga.

Uttar Pradesh·river · boats

Boat ride on the holy river Ganges in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India. Varanasi is also known as Benares, Banaras is an Indian city on the banks of the Ganges (Ganga) in Uttar Pradesh, 320 kilometres (200 mi) southeast of the state capital,…

Uttar Pradesh·river · boats

Early morning boat ride through the holy water of river Ganges in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. Varanasi, is a city on the banks of the Ganges (Ganga) in Uttar Pradesh, 320 kilometres (200 mi) southeast of the state capital, Lucknow.

Uttar Pradesh·river

The Ganges is a trans-boundary river of India and Bangladesh. The 2,525 km (1,569 mi) river rises in the western Himalayas in the Indian state of Uttarakhand, and flows south and east through the Gangetic Plain of North India into Banglades…

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Rickshaw ride through the congested streets of India's one of the holiest cities Varanasi in the Uttar Pradesh state.

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A roadside dentist in Varanasi fixing the teeth of a patient. Western dentists may earn US$500 to US$1000 per hour. This man works for US$30 per month and takes whatever fee a patient can give, or not.

Uttar Pradesh·festival · ceremony

The most unique food related feature of Navaratri celebration is- BHANDARA. Bhandara is a huge gathering of people for the purpose of being served a feast.

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People enjoy their holy journey by listening shyam bhajans Varanasi, or Benaras, (also known as Kashi) is one of the oldest living cities in the world. Varanasi`s Prominence in Hindu mythology is virtually unrevealed.

Uttar Pradesh·bazaar · crafts

Varanasi, or Benaras, (also known as Kashi) is one of the oldest living cities in the world. Varanasi`s Prominence in Hindu mythology is virtually unrevealed.

Uttar Pradesh·ceremony · river

The Varanasi Ganga Aarti takes place every sunset at holy Dasaswamedh Ghat, near Kashi Vishwanath Temple. It differs from the aartis at Haridwar and Rishikesh in that it's a highly choreographed ceremony.

Uttar Pradesh·ceremony · river

A group of priests daily in the evening at this ghat perform "Agni Pooja" (Worship to Fire) wherein a dedication is made to Lord Shiva, River Ganga (the Ganges), Surya (Sun), Agni (Fire), and the whole universe.

Uttar Pradesh·ceremony · river

A spiritual evening unfolds along the sacred banks of the Ganges River at the historic ghats of Varanasi, also known as Banaras.

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Varanasi also Benares, Banaras, is a city on the banks of the Ganges (Ganga) in Uttar Pradesh, 320 kilometres (200 mi) southeast of the state capital, Lucknow. It is holiest of the seven sacred cities (Sapta Puri) in Hinduism and Jainism.

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Heavy embroidered bridal saree on display at a shop in Varanasi Varanasi, also known as Benares, Banaras or Kashi is an Indian city on the banks of the Ganges (Ganga) in Uttar Pradesh, 320 kilometres (200 mi) southeast of the state capita…

Uttar Pradesh·bazaar · crafts

Varanasi, or Benaras, (also known as Kashi) is one of the oldest living cities in the world. Varanasi`s Prominence in Hindu mythology is virtually unrevealed.

Uttar Pradesh·ceremony · festival

Maha Shivratri is a Hindu festival celebrated every year in reverence of Lord Shiva. It is also known as padmarajarathri. Shivaratri literally means the great night of Shiva or the night of Shiva.

Uttar Pradesh·ceremony · river

Worshippers attending the aarti ceremony at Ganga Seva Nidhi in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. People takes evening ride on the holy river Ganges. Worshippers sitting on the stairs of Dashashwamedh Ghat.