13th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Travel
Pray to river Ganga at Varanasi of India.
Varanasi the oldest city of the world .A group of priests daily in the evening at this ghat perform "Agni Pooja" (Worship to Fire) wherein a dedication is made to Lord Shiva, River Ganga (the Ganges), Surya (Sun), Agni (Fire), and the whole universe. Special aartis are held on Tuesdays and on religious festivals
Photo Detail
Date Taken: | 10.2014 |
Date Uploaded: | 09.2015 |
Photo Location: | varanasi, India |
Camera: | NIKON D3000 |
Copyright: | © Anjan Bhattacharya |