Varanasi (Banaras or Benares or Kashi) is the most sacred place for Hindus.
Ganges is said to have its origins in the tresses of Lord Shiva.
Varanasi is - reportedly - the oldest living city in the world.
The city attracts thousands of Hindu pilgrims every year:
Wedding ritual on the ghats:
Flute specialist:
Sarnath is located 10 km north of Varanasi:
The 5th century AD Dhamekh Stupa is 34 m high:
After the Buddha attained enlightenment in Bodh Gaya, he came to Sarnath.
Here, in the Deer Park, he delivered his first sermon, or in religious terms, set in motion the Wheel of Law.
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Cosmin, what camera do you use? Do you use the same for weddings as well? The pictures are lovely and I was thinking of investing in a good camera :D
ReplyDeleteYou took pics of my hometown, Varanasi! Breathtaking and gorgeous pics! Getting nostalgic! Thank you.
ReplyDeleteThank you very much, guys!
ReplyDeleteI use only one camera: Canon 5D Mark II. Waiting for the Mark III :)
Your pictures are so nice. I just back from Varanasi and Sarnath.
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