Varanasi is sacred to Hindus and also one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. To me, it epitomizes India. Life in Varanasi happens on the ghats.The scene of pilgrims doing their devotions in the River Ganges at sunrise set against the backdrop of the centuries old temples is probably one of the most impressive sights in the world. Because the city and the River Ganges are sacred every Hindu wants to be cremated there and the funeral pyres burn day and night.
A few random images of this surreal place.
The Wanderlust Gene
17 Feb 2013Thought of you the other day when I heard about the fire at Allahabad – glad to see you’d moved on to Varanasi. Great shots Ron, terrific 🙂
fotograffer
25 Feb 2013Thanks. Kumbh Mela was incredible, and now that I have experienced it I won’t need to do it again. 🙂
Mridubala
17 Feb 2013Grateful to you Ron for these pics, they are energising!
fotograffer
25 Feb 2013You are welcome. Thanks for visiting and for your comment.
Mridubala
25 Feb 2013No mention!
I wish you checked out my latest post 🙂 thanks
Pinetree Photo Nature Discovery
17 Feb 2013So interesting and wonderful photography. The first shot is my favorite with its oranges and composition.
fotograffer
25 Feb 2013Thank you Carol. It is one of my favorites too.
Tina Schell
18 Feb 2013Especially love the empty rowboats!
fotograffer
25 Feb 2013Thanks Tina. Everything is so crowded and busy it is difficult to isolate an image from the usually cluttered background. This one was an exception.
ilargia64
20 Feb 2013I love the candles…How you played with the DOF….And the first one..He looks really focussed! Thanks for sharing your journeys…
fotograffer
25 Feb 2013Thank you. The little offering boats are called diyas.