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Women at Assi ghat

Assi ghat is one of the cleanest and most beautiful ghats in Varanasi, India. A "ghat" in Indian languages means steps or stairs on river bank that go into the river for certain lengths to enable the pilgrims take holy dips / bath in the river. Women in colorful sarees gathered in the morning at Assighat to perform Hindu rituals.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 12.2022
Date Uploaded: 11.2022
Photo Location: Varanasi, India
Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
Copyright: © ANIRBAN MANDAL