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Ganga Aarti, Varanasi

Ganga Aarti is a magnificent evening ritual in Varanasi worshipping River Ganga. The ceremony is performed by a group of priests on the ghats to show gratitude and respect to the river and seek its blessings.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 02.2023
Date Uploaded: 11.2023
Photo Location: Varanasi, India
Camera: NIKON Z 6
Copyright: © Suraj Garg