Varanasi

Uttar Pradesh

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).

Uttar Pradesh·sport

Cricket is arguably, the most popular sport in India. Go to any part of India from Jammu & Kashmir in the north to Kerala and Tamil Nadu in the south or from Maharashtra in the west to Arunachal Pradesh in the east, you would most likely sp…

Uttar Pradesh·crafts · ceremony

Handloom weavers weaving Banarasi saree at a small cotatge industry in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. Banaras Handloom Silk is a trusted name for all types of Indian sarees, Indian suits, Indian Suit and Indian Stole....

Uttar Pradesh·river

Diya floated on Ganga river, Varanasi. The culture of Varanasi is closely associated with the River Ganges and the river's religious importance. The city has been a cultural and religious centre in North India for several thousand years.

Uttar Pradesh·river

Glide along the banks of the holy river Ganges, foreign tourist clicking pictures and also one can see the famous ghats of Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.

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

Boatmen paddle through the river Ganges at sunrise, one of the most scenic view every visitor wants to experience. One can view the Chousatti ghat as well.

Uttar Pradesh·highway

Road traffic of all kinds cars, bikes, auto and bicycle rickshaws, carts, and pedestrians - a busy street during rush hour in Varanasi, India.

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·river

Pilgrims gathered on the banks of Ganga in Varanasi - Uttar Pradesh. River terns fly around the boats that ply the ghats while the middle class crowds of India mill on the river's banks.

Uttar Pradesh·river · temple

This is the site of Haramapapa Tirtha. At the top exists the temple of Kedaresvara, the patron deity of the southern sacred segment. Kedar Ghat The attached shrines and sacred sites are: Tarakesvara, Gauri Kunda and Vitanka Nrsimha.

Uttar Pradesh·ceremony · river

Maha aarti ceremony takes place at Ganga ghat of Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. One can also hear the sound of bells tolling and conch shells. Large number of devotees witnessing the aarti.

Uttar Pradesh

Sarnath is where Gautama Buddha first taught the Dharma, and where the Buddhist Sangha came into existence through the enlightenment of Kondanna.

Uttar Pradesh

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

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·river

The culture of Varanasi is closely associated with the River Ganges and the river's religious importance. The city has been a cultural and religious centre in North India for several thousand years.

Uttar Pradesh·river · boats

Boat ride on the banks of holy river Ganges in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. One can see the ghats while sailing down the river Ganges.

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 · ceremony

One can view the Maha aarti of river Ganga from boat in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. It is a spectacular ceremony that takes place everyday at the Dashashwamedh Ghat at the bank of the holy river Ganga.

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Paddling in 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·ceremony · river

Aarti is generally performed one to five times daily, and usually at the end of a puja (in South India) or bhajan session (in North India).

Uttar Pradesh·river

"Jain Ghat" which is the birth place of Suparshvanatha, the 7th tirthankara of the jain. Before 1931 Jain ghat was the part of "Vaccharaja ghat". Later Jain community made a perfect ghat and named it as Jain ghat.

Uttar Pradesh·village

Osla is a Village in Mori Tehsil in Uttar Kashi District of Uttarakhand State, India. It is located 57 KM towards west from District head quarters Uttarkashi. 90 KM from State capital Dehradun.