Varanasi Collection

Indian State Railways poster
Visit India tourism poster from Indian State Railways, promoting the delights and sights of Benares (Varanasi) on the banks of the River Ganges in the state of Uttar Pradesh

Elderly man playing a sitar by the Ganges (Ganga) River, Varanasi (Benares), Uttar Pradesh State, India

Hindu god Hanuman, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India, Asia

Sitar maker, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh state, India, Asia

Sitar and tabla player beside the Ganga River, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh state, India, Asia

Partially submerged tilted Shiva temple below the ghats on the edge of the River Ganges (Ganga), Varanasi (Benares), Uttar Pradesh, India, Asia

Burning Ghat on the banks of the River Ganges, Varanasi (Benares), Uttar Pradesh, India, Asia

Morning religious rituals in the Ganges river, Makar San Kranti, Varanasi (Benares), Uttar Pradesh State, India, Asia

Musicians playing the Sitar and Tabla on the banks of the River Ganges (Ganga), Varanasi (Benares), Uttar Pradesh State, India

The Ganges River and ghats of Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India, Asia

Ghats along the River Ganges (Ganga), Varanasi (Benares), Uttar Pradesh state, India, Asia

Morning religious festival, River Ganges, Varanasi (Benares), Uttar Pradesh state, India, Asia

Sacred bull statue and garlands, Varanasi (Benares), Uttar Pradesh State, India, Asia

Painting depicting the sacred city of Varanasi and the River Ganges
3521240 Painting depicting the sacred city of Varanasi and the River Ganges; (add.info.: Painting depicting the sacred city of Varanasi and the River Ganges)

Painting depicting the sacred city of Varanasi and the River Ganges
3521239 Painting depicting the sacred city of Varanasi and the River Ganges; (add.info.: Painting depicting the sacred city of Varanasi and the River Ganges)

True Companion
Ashish Kamble

Morning ritual
Jurij Bizjak

Life at Stairs
Avishek Das

WASHERWOMAN
Juan Luis Duran

Ganges
Roxana Labagnara

Ride
Roxana Labagnara

Reading SADHU
Avishek Das

The Durga Mandir Ramnagar of Banares, Varanasi
Vintage 19th century photograph: The Durga Mandir (Temple) is situated in Ramnagar of Banares, Varanasi

India, Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi, A cook making tandoori roti at a food hotel

The Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple (Golden Temple) dedicated to Lord Shiva, Varanasi (Benares), Uttar Pradesh, India. The Temple stands on the western bank of the holy river Ganga

India, Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi, Vishwanath Golden Temple

Feeding Birds
DEBOPAM CHAKRABORTY

Sadhu on Street
Avishek Das

Story of Varanasi Aarti II
Abhraneel Chakraborty

Holy man
Trevor Cole

Dive Out
Debarshi Mukherjee

Varanasi Ganga
Benny Gross

Pilgrims in India
Corinne Spector

Soul in red
Bruno Lavi

Sadhu-Baba, Varanasi, India
Svetlin Yosifov

A Tale of Varanasi
Ajit Kumar Majhi

Holy City
Ajit Kumar Majhi

Street Salon
Shaibal Nandi

Early risers
Lou Urlings

Go to Nirvana
Montse Argerich

Paan Masala Seller
Samara Ratnayake

India, Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi, A chai boy serving tea

Snake charmer, Banares, India
A snake charmer sits on the pavement and plays to his cobra, which rears up out of a wicker basket. Banares, India Date: 1986

Gyan Bapi (Well of Knowledge), Varanasi, India, c1890. Illustration from Inde, Tombeaux et Monuments Sacres, (a work on Indian tombs and sacred monuments), by L Boulanger, (Paris, c1890)

Cityscape from Ganges, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

Hinduist practicising meditation, Cityscape from Ganges, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

Ganga Aarti ceremony, Dashashwamedh Ghat, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

India, Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi, Religious wall paintings

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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.