Varanasi

Uttar Pradesh·river · temple

Hanuman Ghat, earlier known as Ramesvaram Ghat, is situated at a holy spot famed as Juna Akhara in Varanasi. Lord Hanuman is a God of physical strength; so the ghat is a favourite destination of body builders and wrestlers.

Uttar Pradesh·river

Boating on the banks of holy Ganges in Varanasi/Banaras, Uttar Pradesh. Munshi Ghat is a favorite! It's one of the most visually appealing, and architecturally impressive, ghats.

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

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) southeast of state capital Lucknow.

Uttar Pradesh

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) southeast of state capital Lucknow.

Uttar Pradesh

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) southeast of state capital Lucknow.

Uttar Pradesh

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) southeast of state capital Lucknow.

Uttar Pradesh

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) southeast of state capital Lucknow.

Uttar Pradesh·boats

On a boat in Varanasi, skimming the water's surface!

Uttar Pradesh

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) southeast of state capital Lucknow.

Uttar Pradesh

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) southeast of state capital Lucknow.

Uttar Pradesh

Lehnga and saree shops in Varanasi. Varanasi/ Benarus is situated in Uttar Pradesh state in northern India.

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. Priests waving of large brass lamps with snake hood, full of camphor or kapoor.

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.

Uttar Pradesh

Milk trading in Varanasi market. 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 state capital, Lucknow.

Uttar Pradesh·river

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) southeast of state capital Lucknow.

Uttar Pradesh

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) southeast of state capital Lucknow.

Uttar Pradesh

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) southeast of state capital Lucknow.

Uttar Pradesh

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) southeast of state capital Lucknow.

Uttar Pradesh·bazaar · festival

Maha Shivratri is a Hindu festival celebrated every year in reverence of Lord Shiva. It is also known as padmarajarathri. Alternate common names/spellings include Maha Sivaratri, Shivaratri, Sivarathri, and Shivaratri.

Uttar Pradesh·crafts

Varanasi is the most ancient and most sacred city in India on the banks of Ganga. Silk weaving tradition of Varanasi which is as old as the city is facing a great crisis and thousands of weavers are forced to give up their craft.

Uttar Pradesh·river

Boating on the banks of holy Ganges at Jain Ghat in Varanasi. "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".

Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh

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) southeast of state capital Lucknow.