Holy Riverfronts of Varanasi

Richly detailed views of the bustling riverfronts along the Ganges River in Varanasi, with historic ghats and vibrant local life.

The Hindu Ghats on the Holy River Ganges in Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh, northern India

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The Hindu Ghats on the Holy River Ganges in Varanasi, northern India.

Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India, Asia

India, Varanasi, Ganges River, View Of Riverfront

The ghats along the Ganges river banks, Varanasi, India

Pilgrims bathing on occasion of Shivaratri at Ganga Ghat, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India Copyright: xDinodiaxPhotox

The Hindu Ghats on the Holy River Ganges in Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh, northern India

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Varanasi ghats on the banks of the Ganges at Chet Singh Fort, Uttar Pradesh, India; Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

People on boats near ghats with paintings and traditional architecture, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India, Asia

PUSHKAR, INDIA - NOVEMBER 20, 2012: Hindu devotees pilgrims bathing in sacred Puskhar lake (Sagar) on ghats of Pushkar, Rajasthan, India. Pushkar is holy city for Hinduists and famous for many Hindu temples

Human life and boats along a sandy riverbank, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India, Asia

Boats and Varanasi cityscape; India

Benaras is considered as the cultural capital of the oldest and holiest cities in India and home to the most famous ghats (150 steps leading down to the river) in the country. Huge crowds of pilgrims and visitors from all parts of the world gather to take part in this ancient ritual which involves making offerings (puja) to the rising sun. Benaras has been a traditional center of learning of philosophy, Sanskrit, astrology and religion. Benaras, Uttar Pradesh, India.

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Boats and Ghats or steps on the Ganges River, Varanasi, Benares, Uttar Pradesh, India, South Asia, Asia

India, Benares, temples and ghats along the Gange River

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Varanasi ghats on the banks of the Ganges; Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

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PUSHKAR, INDIA - NOVEMBER 20, 2012: Hindu devotees pilgrims bathing in sacred Puskhar lake (Sagar) on ghats of Pushkar, Rajasthan, India. Pushkar is holy city for Hinduists and famous for many Hindu temples

India, Uttar Pradesh. Varanasi (formerly Benares) on the Ganges River, No Water No Life expedition, view from river boat of Shitlo Ghat and Lal Ghat (aqua) along Ganges, reflections in Ganges River

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Vintage retro effect filtered hipster style image of Gadi Sagar - artificial lake. Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, India

Dashashwamedh Ghat, the main ghat on the Ganges River, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India, Asia

Ganga Rajendra ghat ; Varanasi ; Uttar Pradesh ; India

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India, Madhya Pradesh, Burhanpur. Boatmen punt in the Tapti River beside the Shahi Qila, a medieval palace.

Rowing boat navigating on the river India

Peaceful look at Truc Bach Lake with Swans in relaxing river water at sunset in Hanoi, Vietnam

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Manikarnika Ghat, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India, Asia

Sacred Puskhar lake (Sagar) and ghats of town Pushkar in twilight in the evening, Rajasthan, India

Manikarnika Ghat, cremation area, on the Ganges River, Varanasi, formerly Benares, Uttar Pradesh, India

Beautiful Mansi Ganga lake ghats, Govardhan, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India. Beautiful Mansi Ganga lake ghats, Govardhan, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India. Copyright: xZoonar.com/RealityImagesx 21916968

India, Uttar Pradesh. Varanasi (formerly Benares) on the Ganges River, No Water No Life expedition, birds (seagulls and terns) on the Ganges River at sunrise

Varanasi, also commonly known as Banaras or Benares, 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. It is regarded as a holy city by Hindus, Buddhists and Jains. It is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world and the oldest in India. The Kashi Naresh (Maharaja of Kashi) is the chief cultural patron of Varanasi and an essential part of all religious celebrations. The culture of Varanasi is closely associated with the River Ganges and the river's religious importance. The city has been a cultural and religious centre in North India for several thousand years. The Benares Gharana form of the Indian classical music developed in Varanasi, and many prominent Indian philosophers, poets, writers, and musicians resided or reside in Varanasi. Gautama Buddha gave his first sermon at Sarnath located near Varanasi (Kashi). Varanasi is variously referred to as 'the city of templ

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Water buffalo and River Boat on the Ganges River, Varanasi, formerly Benares, Uttar Pradesh, India

Gull flying over Ganga River in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India, Asia

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People bathing in the sacred Ganges River in Varanasi; Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

Calm river with boats in front of historical architecture under a clear sky, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India, Asia

Godavari river ghat at nashik, Maharashtra, India, Asia Copyright: xSatishxParashar/DinodiaxPhotox

The ghats in Varanasi are busy with pilgrims every morning, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India, Asia

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Day of Dev Diwali on Prayag Ghat in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India Copyright: xArunxMishra/DinodiaxPhotox

Boat for tourist on the bank of Narmada river on Maheshwar temple ghat, Madhya Pradesh, India Copyright: xSatishxParashar/DinodiaxPhotox

India, Varanasi, Ganges River, View Of Riverfront

Ceremony on the banks of Ganges river, India, Uttarakhand, pilgrimage city Rishikesh, evening,

Har ki pauri, Brahma Kund, Haridwar, Uttaranchal Uttarakhand, India APRIL-2009 Copyright: xPhotochromy/DinodiaxPhotox

The ghats along the Ganges river banks, Varanasi, India

INDIA UTTARAKHAND HARIDWAR GANGES RIVER a view over public aerea with the Clock Tower at the Holy Ganges River in the city of Haridwar in the Province Uttarakhand in India. India, Haridwar, February, 1998 Copyright: xZoonar.com/URSx 21891572

View of Varanasi and Ganges River, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India, Asia

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Indian landmark Gadi Sagar - artificial lake. Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, India. Indian landmark Gadi Sagar in Rajasthan

Hindu temples and ghats along the Namada River at sunrise, India

India, Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi. Ghats along the Ganges river as seen from boats on the river.

Visitors admire City Palace on Lake Pichola, Udaipur, Rajastan, India

Activities on ghats, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India Copyright: xRavixShekhar/DinodiaxPhotox

Lake to bathe in the sacred waters through the Ghats. Pushkar Lake to bathe in the sacred waters through the Ghats. Pushkar, Rajasthan, India Copyright: xZoonar.com/Pascopixx 22233256

Pilgrims at Pushkar Lake at sunrise, Pushkar, Rajasthan, India, South Asia, Asia

Godavari river ghat at nashik, Maharashtra, India, Asia Copyright: xSatishxParashar/DinodiaxPhotox

Rajasthan, Mandawa, street scene in the centre of the small town, statue of the freedom fighter Subhash Chandra Baus, North India, India, Asia

View from Jantar mantar Mansingh astronomical Observatory of Ganga Ghat ; Varanasi ; Uttar Pradesh ; India

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Varanasi, India. Sunset along the Ganges River in Varanasi

INDIA, Rajasthan, Jaipur: Traffic / Johari Bazaar / Old Jaipur

Devrayag, town at holy confluence of headstreams of Ganges, Uttarakhand, India, Asia

People on boats at ghats in front of traditional buildings in a cityscape, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India, Asia

The holy lake and the village of Pushkar,pushkar, Rajasthan, india

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Durbar Square on market day in the old city of Bhaktapur built by the Newari Hindu Mallas between the 16th and 18th centuries, Kathmandu Valley, Nepal; Bhaktapur, Kathmandu Valley, Nepal

Tourists on a boat on Lake Pichola in Udaipur, Rajasthan, India, Asia

Kasai River flowing through Tshikapa, Kasai, Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa

Souvenir shops at Durbar Square, Kathmandu, Nepal, Asia

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Kumbh Mela, Uttar Pradesh, India Copyright: xHarixMahidhar/DinodiaxPhotox

Golden Temple, sunset, reflection, waiting queue, Amritsar, India, Asia

Tourists sitting the corridor around the tank at Banashankari Temple near Badami, Karnataka, South India, India, Asia

Namada river view with ancient fort, Hindu temples, bathing ghats and pleasure boats

Aerial view of the houses and path around Buddha Stupa, Boudhha Boudhanath, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Kathmandu Valley, Nepal, Asia Copyright: CasparxSchlageter 1372-349

Mumbai, India, October 31, 2019: Tourist boats in front of the famous Taj Hotel in the morning and flying pigeons, Asia

Prayag Ghat at Kashi varanasi benaras uttar pradesh India Copyright: xArunxMishra/DinodiaxPhotox

A couple rowing a boat in the River Ganges past the bathing ghats; Varanasi, India

Busy bazaar near the Charminar monument, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, southern India, India, Asia

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A sunset point at Panjim ; the capital of Goa ; India

Historic harbor and castle at sunset, Kyrenia, Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus

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Chinese tourist attraction destination - Feng Huang Ancient Town (Phoenix Ancient Town) on Tuo Jiang River with Wanming Pagoda tower and tourist boat. Hunan Province, China. Feng Huang Ancient Town Phoenix Ancient Town , China

Fishermen and boats on the beach in front of mosque, Kovalam, Kerala, India, Asia

Nepal, Boudhanath, daily life

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