23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Travel
Eternal Silence at Dawn
In the quiet blue hour before sunrise, a lone devotee offers water to the holy Ganges. This ritual, known as 'Arghya', is a gesture of gratitude to the river and the rising sun. A moment of peace before the ancient city wakes up.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 04.2024 |
| Date Uploaded: | 12.2025 |
| Photo Location: | VARANASI, India |
| Camera: | NIKON D5600 |
| Copyright: | © Shubhodeep Roy |