Varanasi

Uttar Pradesh·river

Evening Hindu arati / arti ceremony on the banks of the Ganga! Varanasi also commonly known as Benares or Benaras and Kashi is a city situated on the banks of the River Ganges in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, 320 kilometres (199 mi) so…

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Dev Deepavali is celebrated on the occasion of Kartik Poornima when the Ghats of Varanasi come alive with thousands of Diyas (earthen lamps). Dev Deepavali is held on the full moon day in the month of Kartik (also known as Kartik Purnima).

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A shop selling various household utensils 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 of the…

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Kashi Ram says "You people have said a lot till now, now I want to say that corruption will lay waste to this country.

Uttar Pradesh·crafts

An old-man weaving Banarasi saree on a traditional wooden hand weaving loom in Varanasi. 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…

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·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 · boats

Sailing on the Ganges in Varanasi... The Ganges, also Ganga , is a trans-boundary river of Asia which flows through India and Bangladesh.

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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.

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'Chet Singh Ghat' is a historical fortified Ghat. The place has witnessed a fierce battle between the troops of Warren Hastings and Chet Singh in 1781.

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Mr. Narayan says "Because Banaras has been the centre of knowledge, Hence the Panchang also started from Banaras. Ganesh Appa Panchang has been coming out for 126 years, in fact, Rishikesh Panchang is also contemporary.

Uttar Pradesh·river · architecture

Rana Mahal Ghat was reconstructed in 17th century by the ruler of Udaipur (Rana Jagat Singh). The palace is excellent example of Rajasthani architecture.

Uttar Pradesh·ceremony · river

Indian women in colourful saris performing holy rituals at a ghat in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh - India.

Uttar Pradesh·river · ceremony

Boat ride on the sacred river Ganges to see the Manikarnika cremation ghat and witness the traditional way of cremation in Hindu culture. One can see two boys watching television in the boat.

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Colourful Tibetan prayer flags at Sarnath in Varanasi, 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·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

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·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·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

Boat ride on the holy waters of Ganges River 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.