23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Travel
City Of Lights
In the holy city of Varanasi, a devotee walks barefoot among rows of oil lamps during an evening ritual on the ghats. The soft glow of the diyas reflects her faith with each deliberate step, merging devotion, light, and tradition in one of India’s most sacred spaces.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 01.2025 |
| Date Uploaded: | 10.2025 |
| Photo Location: | Varanasi, India |
| Copyright: | © Arun Kumar Nalimela |
Awards
| Finalist |