Varanasi

Uttar Pradesh·river · boats

People bathe in the Ganga river in Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh. There is a Shiva Linga made up of sand at the bank of river Ganga. Boats can be seen sailing on the river Ganga carrying tourists. One can see the Prayag Ghat in the background.

Uttar Pradesh·river · boats

Hindu devotees pray at Dashashwamedh Ghat in Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh state of India. See the boats lined up to take the devotees to offer oil lamps to the river Ganga. Western people take a boat ride on the river Ganga in the morning.

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A newly married couple on the holy ghats of Varanasi fight through the masses for holy blessings at the temple and of the holy river of Ganga. Varanasi has 88 ghats each having a significance of their own.

Uttar Pradesh·river · temple

Cruising along the Ganges River in Varanasi. Hindu devotees take holy dip in the sacred water of Ganges River at Prayag Ghat in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.

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·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·livestock

Milk traders gather in a crowded bylane of Varanasi for the day's dairy deals! Cow and buffalo milk is bought and sold here, to supply the city its dairy needs.

Uttar Pradesh·river · boats

Evening boat ride on the waters of holy river Ganges in Varanasi, the spiritual capital of India.

Uttar Pradesh·river · boats

Boating on the banks of holy Ganges in Varanasi/Banaras, Uttar Pradesh. Varanasi / Banaras, 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

Paddling hard in the banks of river Ganges in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. Varanasi / Banaras, 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 · livestock

A herd of wild buffalo wade through the holy Ganges River at a ghat in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India.

Uttar Pradesh·river · boats

A time lapse video of the boat ride on the banks of river Ganges in Varanasi. Varanasi / Banaras, 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·ceremony · river

Ganga aarti is a spectacular ceremony that takes place everyday at the Dashashwamedh Ghat in Varanasi at the bank of the holy river Ganga.

Uttar Pradesh·music · festival

A three-day festival celebrating the musical heritage of Punjab opens at the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts.

Uttar Pradesh·boats · river

An Indian man sailing a traditional tricolour yacht on the holy Ganges River in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India.

Uttar Pradesh·ceremony

Buddhist monk chanting prayers at Sarnath in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India. Sarnath is where Gautama Buddha first taught the Dharma, and where the Buddhist Sangha came into existence through the enlightenment of Kondanna.

Uttar Pradesh·village · crafts

Man transporting pottery goods from his village in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India. 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…

Uttar Pradesh·ceremony · temple

Pandits performing religious Aarti rituals at Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple in varanasi. The Aarti is one of the most important and popular ceremonies of the Hindu faith.

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Roadside dentist in action, we see a roadside dentist at Varanasi busy in extracting a tooth of the patient.... Western dentists may earn US$500 to US$1000 per hour.

Uttar Pradesh·boats

Sailing tricolours of Indian national flag on the banks of river Ganga 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·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.

Uttar Pradesh·river · ceremony

Devotees scattered after Ganga Aarti at Varanasi ghat 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.

Uttar Pradesh·ceremony · river

Varanasi is a sacred and oldest city of the world located at the banks of the holy River Gange. Where, Gange aarti is performed daily in the evening by a group of priests at the Dashashwamedh ghat.