Varanasi

Uttar Pradesh·river · boats

Rowing boat on the holy ghats of Ganges at Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. People taking holy dip in river Ganga. Munshi Ghat is one of the Ghats of Varanasi, in India.

Uttar Pradesh·boats · river

Scenic view of sunrise while sailing on the boat in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. Early in the morning people enjoy boat ride on the river Ganga.

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·boats · river

Boat ride on the sacred Ganga river in the holy city of 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…

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

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·river

Varanasi or Kashi is older than traditions. Varanasi presents a unique combination of physical, metaphysical and supernatural elements. According to the Hindu mythology, Varanasi liberates soul from human body to the ultimate.

Uttar Pradesh·music

Devotional song being sung by devotees 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 capital, Lucknow.

Uttar Pradesh·boats

Rowing boat on the holy ghats of Ganges at 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.

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Boating on the banks of holy Ganges in Varanasi/Banaras, Uttar Pradesh. Notice the giant swastika symbol on the ghats of the river! Varanasi / Banaras, is a city on the banks of the Ganges (Ganga) in Uttar Pradesh, 320 kilometres (200 mi) s…

Uttar Pradesh·boats

Blue coloured boat anchored on the bank of the Ganges in Varanasi. 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·sport · village

People enjoying the Tug of war or Rasa Kashi a traditional rope pulling during Kila Raipur Sports Festival,Punjab.

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

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.

Uttar Pradesh·river · ceremony

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.

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

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

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·river · ceremony

The city of Varanasi or Banaras is also known as the 'Spiritual Capital of India'. This ancient city stands on the banks of the Ganga, the holy river.

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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.

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·river · temple

Varanasi, also commonly known as Benares, Banaras or Kashi, is a city situated on the banks of the Ganges in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, 320 kilometres (199 mi) southeast of state capital Lucknow.