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A priest performing Aarati(the most spectacular part of the worship of the Ganges)in the evening at the river bank at Varanasi, India.

A priest performing Aarati(the most spectacular part of the worship of the Ganges)in the evening at the river bank at Varanasi, India.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 10.2010
Date Uploaded: 11.2010
Photo Location: India
Camera: NIKON D5000
Copyright: © Gautam Basu
Awards
Photo of the Day: 11.08.10
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