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Varanasi, India   वाराणसी

Celebrating the Maha Shivaratri festival, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

Along the banks of the Ganga (Ganges), Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

We had bad light conditions whilst in Varanasi; I don’t think we had a sunny day the whole time I was there— a photographer’s nightmare. I’ve done my best to show the true colors of this magnificent place, but I feel my photo efforts come to no avail compared to the vivid colors, smells and tastes found here. Next time I’m in Varanasi, I’ll be sure to pray to the weather Gods so that when the golden hour (before sunset) arrives, there will be sun enough to make this photographer’s dream come true. Until then, enjoy.

Brian and the view of Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

Festive street, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

Devidas says that these benches are provided by dhaba (small shop) owners in the hope that people will take a rest and order something from their stall. He also says that two women with no hair (green and purple sari) have journeyed to Varanasi from south India to visit Kashi Vishwanath.

Shiva temple at the Scindia ghat, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

Rolling beedis, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

Burning ghat, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

Brown muddy river, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

Brown muddy river, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

Water buffalo gaining good karma

Varanasi

Man rowing on the Ganges, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

Celebrating the Shiva festival, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

Jewelry for sale

The ghats of Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

The ghats of Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India