Varanasi Collection (page 9)

Dashashwamedh Ghat, Varanasi On The Ganges River, Uttar Pradesh, India In The 19Th Century. A Ghat Is A Series Of Steps Leading Down To A Holy River. From El Mundo En La Mano, Published 1878

Hindu pilgrims immersed in the waters at the bathing ghats. Photograph taken while being rowed on the sacred but polluted River Ganges

Benares India Engraved By Willmore After Allom

Two Wooden Boats Sit On The Tranquil Water Of The Ganges; Varanasi, India

Woman Carrying Bundle On Her Head On The Ghats By The River; The Ganges, Varanasi, India

Boats On Ganges River At Sunset; Varanasi, India

Brick tower (Dhamek Stupa) at Sarnath, nr Benares, India
Ancient brick tower (Dhamek Stupa) at Sarnath (Sarnat), near Benares (Varanasi), Uttar Pradesh, India. Date: circa 1910s

Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India - Man Mandir Ghat
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India - regarded as the spiritual capital of India - the Man Mandir Ghat, built by Rajah Man Singh in 1600, showing Jai Singhs stone observatory on the roof Date: circa 1910s

India, Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi. sadhu, holy man, a religious ascetic, a type of yogi
India, Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi. Sadhu, holy man, a religious ascetic, a type of yogi, sitting along the banks of the Ganges River. (Editorial Use Only)

Cow feeding her calf, Varanasi, India

Varanasi - Swami Bhaskaranandas Samadhi Mandir
Varanasi, India - Swami Bhaskaranandas Samadhi Mandir. Swami Bhaskarananda Saraswati (18331899) was a noted 19th century sannyasin and saint of Varanasi

Moments of life, on Ganges shores, with wooden boat, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

River Ganges, Varanasi (Benares), Uttar Pradesh, India

Pilgrims on a boat on the River Ganges, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India, Asia

Washing drying on ghats next to the River Ganges, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India, Asia

Monkey (Durga) Temple, Benares (Varanasi) India, circa 1890. Date: circa 1890

Looking across the river Ganges at Benares, (Varanasi) India, circa 1880s. Date: circa 1880s

Washing in the river Ganges, Benares, (Varanasi) India circa irca 1890. Date: circa 1890

The ghats on the Ganges at Benares (Varanasi) India, circa 1880s. Date: circa 1880s

Benaares (Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India, circa 1890s. Date: circa 1890s

India. Varanasi. Street of the city. Daily life. Engraving
India. Varanasi. Street of the city. Daily life. 19th century. Engraving

Varanasi (Luard)
(formerly BENARES) bathers on the banks of the Ganges Date: circa 1845

Varanasi (Bathers)
(formerly BENARES) bathers on the banks of the Ganges Date: circa 1910

View of Varanasi (Benares), Uttar Pradesh, India. Date: circa 1890s

Brick Tower at Sarnath, Uttar Pradesh, India
Brick Tower at Sarnath, near Benares (Varanasi), Uttar Pradesh, India. Date: circa 1890s

Palm trees, Benares (Varanasi), Uttar Pradesh, India
Palm trees at Benares (Varanasi), Uttar Pradesh, India. Date: circa 1890s

Golden Temple, Benares (Varanasi), India
Golden Temple at Benares (Varanasi), Uttar Pradesh, India. Date: circa 1890s

Bathing Ghat, Benares (Varanasi), Uttar Pradesh, India. Date: circa 1890s

Benares (Varanasi), Uttar Pradesh, India. Date: circa 1890s

Well of Knowledge, Benares (Varanasi), India
Well of Knowledge, Benares (Varanasi), Uttar Pradesh, India. Date: circa 1890s

Bathing ghat, Benares (Varanasi), India
Bathing ghat at Benares (Varanasi), India. Date: circa 1890s

Cremation Ground Manikarnika Ghat Varanasi India
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Asia, India, Varanasi. The cow is worshipped as a sacred animal in India

Architectural details, Varanasi, India

Lighting flower lamps by the Ganges River, Varanasi, India

Selling flowers for Diwali, Festival of Lights, Varanasi, India

Flower lamp on the Ganges River, Varanasi, India

Ghats along the bank of the Ganges River, Varanasi, India

Woman putting flower lamp onto the Ganges River, Varanasi, India

India, Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi. varieties of marigold flowers, plumeria and lotus blossoms for sale at a street market

India, Varanasi. Boats on the Ganges River

India, Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi. women and child walk along the Ganges river bulkhead
India, Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi. Women and child walk along the Ganges river bulkhead. (Editorial Use Only)

India, Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi. Assorted fresh fruits for juice and eating at a street market

India, Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi. feeding the sacred cow
India, Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi. Feeding the sacred cow

India, Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi. garlands of marigold adorn a small boat headed out
India, Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi. Garlands of marigold adorn a small boat headed out to sea to make a water burial in the Ganges River

Holi powder paint for sale, the festival of colors, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

Silhouette of passengers on boat over river during sunrise in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

Sitar player, Varanasi, India

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Varanasi: A Melody of Spiritual Awakening and Cultural Heritage Step into the enchanting city of Varanasi, where time seems to stand still amidst a tapestry of vibrant traditions and sacred rituals. This Indian State Railways poster unveils the gateway to Uttar Pradesh state, India, Asia's cultural treasure trove. As you wander through its narrow lanes, you'll stumble upon a sitar maker in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh state. Witness their skilled hands crafting these mesmerizing instruments that have been an integral part of Indian classical music for centuries. By the serene banks of the Ganges (Ganga) River stands an elderly man playing his sitar with utmost devotion. The melodies he creates resonate with the soul-stirring ambiance that surrounds this ancient city. Amidst this spiritual haven lies a temple dedicated to Hindu god Hanuman. Its presence serves as a reminder of faith's profound influence on every aspect of life in Varanasi. The melodic symphony continues as you encounter a sitar and tabla player by the tranquil Ganga River. Their harmonious tunes blend seamlessly with nature's soothing whispers, creating an ethereal experience like no other. A sight that captures both curiosity and awe is the partially submerged tilted Shiva temple below the ghats. It symbolizes resilience against time's relentless flow while remaining deeply rooted in spirituality. At the Burning Ghat on the riverbanks, witness poignant scenes as cremation ceremonies take place according to age-old customs. This ritualistic farewell reminds us all about life's impermanence and encourages introspection on our own mortality. As dawn breaks over Varanasi, immerse yourself in morning religious rituals performed by devotees submerging themselves in the holy waters of Ganges River. The air fills with chants and prayers that echo across millennia – a testament to unwavering faith passed down through generations.