Varanasi

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.

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Uttar Pradesh·river

Banaras or Varanasi and the image of a serene meditating Sadhu chanting with his prayer beads in hand on the banks of the Ganga pops up.

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.

Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh·river

People takes holy dip in river Ganga of Uttar Pradesh, India. 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

Devotees are taking holy bath at the ghat in the early morning to offer Surya Namaskar to the Lord sun. One can also view the Munshi Ghat of Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.

Uttar Pradesh·river · boats

Beautiful view of sunset over Varanasi city. Tourists take boat ride over the holy Ganges River in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.

Uttar Pradesh·river

Sailing along the banks of the holy river Ganges and also one can see the famous ghats of Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.

Uttar Pradesh·crafts · village

Indian potter shows his semi-electric pottery wheel in a village of Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India.

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Tenzing Dickey is from Bylakuppe and is 20 years old. She is 165 cm tall and is a student of BA and BEd at Central University of Tibetan Studies in Varanasi. Tenzing likes reading books, shopping, staying fit, and surfing websites.

Uttar Pradesh·river · festival

A group of Hindu women performing rituals on the occasion of Dev Deepavali on the banks of river Ganga in Varanasi city, Uttar Pradesh, India.

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Devotees worshiping the statue of Gautam Buddha at the Mulagandhakuti Vihara in Sarnath, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India.

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An Indian roadside dentist checking the dentures of a customer at a roadside clinic in Varanasi.

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This roadside man in India makes dentures to order for those who can not afford a qualified dentist. Western dentists may earn US$500 to US$1000 per hour.

Uttar Pradesh·river

As one coasts down the Varanasi ghat in glow of evening light

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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·festival · ceremony

Akhand Bhandara at Juna Akhara during Maha Shivratri in Varanasi. 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 · music

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·river · ceremony

Harish Chandra Ghat is one of the oldest Ghats of Varanasi. Harish Chandra Ghat is name after a mythological King Harish Chandra, who once worked at the cremation ground here for the perseverance of truth and charity.

Uttar Pradesh·ceremony

Shankha is a conch shell which is of ritual and religious importance in both Hinduism and Buddhism. The shankha is the shell of a species of large predatory sea snail, Turbinella pyrum, which lives in the Indian Ocean.

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

A boatsman rows his boat on Ganga river in Varanasi. Varanasi or Kashi is older than traditions. Varanasi presents a unique combination of physical, metaphysical and supernatural elements.

Uttar Pradesh·river

An elderly Hindu woman worships on ghats of Ganga river in Banaras, Uttar Pradesh. Varanasi or Kashi is older than traditions. Varanasi presents a unique combination of physical, metaphysical and supernatural elements.