Banaras

Mahashivrati at The Kashi Vishwanath Temple

August 12, 2020 2 min read

Devout Hindus say that going to the Kashi Vishwanath temple happens when you are called. They say that it is one of the holiest places a Hindu could visit as … Continue reading →

Rang Bhari Ekadashi & Holi at Kashi Vishwanath Mandir, Banaras

August 08, 2020 1 min read

Ready to throw Abeer on the Shiva-Parvati Gauna Procession just as they enter the temple. Happy Holi ….. Shots of Rangbhari Ekadashi – the Gauna of … Continue reading →

The Musician

August 06, 2020 1 min read

Indian Classical Music has a special style called the Banaras Gharana that originated in this magical place. And most students in the city learn Hindustani classical music in some form … Continue reading →

Ganga Arti – Banaras Diaries

August 04, 2020 1 min read

The consciousness in Banaras is focussed on two events – Sunrise – when it is time to do the Sunrise Arti, and Sunset – when it is time to do … Continue reading →

The Holy River Ganga

August 30, 2016 2 min read

A few sunrise photos captured on the phone camera of the important Ganga whose significance to Hindus is as deep as its waters. This may seem obvious – but … Continue reading →

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Benaras Ganga Diaries

August 29, 2016 3 min read

An unplanned visit to the Ganga came my way. For spiritual reasons. For filial piety reasons. For ceremonies that complete the cycle of life & death. Measured in the number … Continue reading →

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