Varanasi

Uttar Pradesh·river · ceremony

Boat ride on the sacred river Ganges to see the Manikarnika cremation Ghats and witness the traditional way of cremation in Hindu culture. Manikarnika Ghat is also one of the oldest and most sacred Ghats for Hindu religion and mythology.

Uttar Pradesh·ceremony · industry

Sadhus are sanyasi, or renunciates, who have left behind all material attachments and live in caves, forests and temples all over India and Nepal. A Sadhu is usually referred to as Baba by common people.

Uttar Pradesh

A showroom selling bright and colourful sarees 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 o…

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.

Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh·ceremony · river

Priests waving the Yak-tail fan during Ganga aarti ceremony that takes place everyday at the Dashashwamedh Ghat in Varanasi at the bank of the holy river Ganga. Large number of devotees attending Ganga aarti ceremony.

Uttar Pradesh·river · boats

Early morning 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…

Uttar Pradesh·river · boats

Boatman sailing in the river 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.

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·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·river · ceremony

Boat ride on the sacred river Ganges to see the cremation Ghats and witness the typical Hinduism on the ghats. Manikarnika Ghat is one of the ghats in Varanasi and is most known for being a place of Hindu cremation.

Uttar Pradesh·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

Uttar Pradesh·village · aerial

Aerial view of Kharsali village and snow covered mountains of Garhwal region in India. Kharsali is a village panchayat located in the Uttar Kashi district of Uttarakhand state,India.

Uttar Pradesh·river · temple

Evening boat ride over the Ganges river in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. Indian Hindu devotees take holy dip at Dashashwamedh Ghat in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. Dashashwamedh Ghat is the main ghat in Varanasi on the Ganges River.

Uttar Pradesh·river · temple

Dashashwamedh Ghat is the main ghat in Varanasi on the Ganges River. It is located close to Vishwanath Temple and is probably the most spectacular ghat.

Uttar Pradesh·river · highway

Over two dozen persons including a few saints were injured when police reportedly resorted to lathi charge to disperse protesters who were holding a sit-in protest demanding immersion of Ganesh idol in Ganga.

Uttar Pradesh·crafts · industry

Artisans at handloom factory giving a touch to various fabrics in Varanasi. Varanasi, also known as Benares, Banaras or Kashi, is an Indian city on the banks of the Ganga in Uttar Pradesh, 320 kilometres (200 mi) south-east of the state cap…

Uttar Pradesh

An old man making earthen 'diyas' on a manual potter wheel in Varanasi, Utter Pradesh, India.

Uttar Pradesh·boats

Various boats on the ghats of Ganges in Banaras/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 · 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·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·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.