The aarti ceremony concludes, providing a fitting ending to our 2.5-week visit through the north of India.
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The candles lit by our group and placed over the side of the boat onto the river float gently down the Ganges.
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Mary lights a candle to float on the Ganges as part of the evening ceremonies.
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Cremation ghats in Varanasi may operate 24 hours per day, while Hindu cremations elsewhere around the world may only take place during the daylight hours.
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Priests perform the evening ceremony of lights.
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We took a second boat ride, this time in the evening, to witness aarti, the sacred light ceremony in which priests thank the river Ganges for providing purification.
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Hindu pilgrims on the Ganges.
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Varanasi street scene.
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Traditional silk weaving at a workshop in Varanasi.
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In Sarnath just outside of Varanasi, the Buddha preached his first sermon to his followers.
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This boy is studying to become a Hindu priest.
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A cremation ghat (platform) along the Ganges in Varanasi. Hindus believe that cremation in the Ganges River can end the cycle of death and rebirth. The man on the far left in the image is the chief mourner for the family of the deceased. The man in the center is a member of the untouchable caste, whose job is to tend to the cremation process.
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A holy man along the bank of the Ganges River.
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Local men launder clothes along the Ganges.
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The bathing ghats (platforms) along the Ganges in Varanasi.
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Bathing in the sacred Ganges River.
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A sadhu (holy man) on the banks of the Ganges River.
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IndiatravelphotographyNorthern IndiaDelhiNew DelhiOld DelhiJaipurPink CityPalace of the WindsGhandiGhandi MuseumAgraRed Forthot air balloonfoodcuisineIndian foodIndian classical dancedancetented campsafariRanthamboretigerpreservenational parkRanthambore National Parkstreet kidsstreet childrennewspaperBalaknamaacid burn survivorsbirdswildlifespotted deerRanthambore FortelephantcamelTaj MahalKhajurahotemplescarvingserotic artyogamusicpuppet showmuseumportraitspeopleculturepotterymarble carvingwomen's cooperativefabricscarpetssilkVaranasiGanges Riversacredholybathingghatscremationhindu ceremonymosqueIslammuslimJainRaj GhatJama Masjid MosquerickshawChandni Chowk BazaarQutab MinarJantar MantarCity Palace useumAmber FortAmer Fortschool visitAbhaneri step wellsJhansiChandelasSarnathmeditation
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The banks of the Ganges River in Varanasi are the most sacred place for Hindu pilgrims.
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IndiatravelphotographyNorthern IndiaDelhiNew DelhiOld DelhiJaipurPink CityPalace of the WindsGhandiGhandi MuseumAgraRed Forthot air balloonfoodcuisineIndian foodIndian classical dancedancetented campsafariRanthamboretigerpreservenational parkRanthambore National Parkstreet kidsstreet childrennewspaperBalaknamaacid burn survivorsbirdswildlifespotted deerRanthambore FortelephantcamelTaj MahalKhajurahotemplescarvingserotic artyogamusicpuppet showmuseumportraitspeopleculturepotterymarble carvingwomen's cooperativefabricscarpetssilkVaranasiGanges Riversacredholybathingghatscremationhindu ceremonymosqueIslammuslimJainRaj GhatJama Masjid MosquerickshawChandni Chowk BazaarQutab MinarJantar MantarCity Palace useumAmber FortAmer Fortschool visitAbhaneri step wellsJhansiChandelasSarnathmeditation
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Exploring the ancient and spiritual city of Varanasi.
IndiatravelphotographyNorthern IndiaDelhiNew DelhiOld DelhiJaipurPink CityPalace of the WindsGhandiGhandi MuseumAgraRed Forthot air balloonfoodcuisineIndian foodIndian classical dancedancetented campsafariRanthamboretigerpreservenational parkRanthambore National Parkstreet kidsstreet childrennewspaperBalaknamaacid burn survivorsbirdswildlifespotted deerRanthambore FortelephantcamelTaj MahalKhajurahotemplescarvingserotic artyogamusicpuppet showmuseumportraitspeopleculturepotterymarble carvingwomen's cooperativefabricscarpetssilkVaranasiGanges Riversacredholybathingghatscremationhindu ceremonymosqueIslammuslimJainRaj GhatJama Masjid MosquerickshawChandni Chowk BazaarQutab MinarJantar MantarCity Palace useumAmber FortAmer Fortschool visitAbhaneri step wellsJhansiChandelasSarnathmeditation
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Participating in a yoga and mindfulness class in Varanasi.
IndiatravelphotographyNorthern IndiaDelhiNew DelhiOld DelhiJaipurPink CityPalace of the WindsGhandiGhandi MuseumAgraRed Forthot air balloonfoodcuisineIndian foodIndian classical dancedancetented campsafariRanthamboretigerpreservenational parkRanthambore National Parkstreet kidsstreet childrennewspaperBalaknamaacid burn survivorsbirdswildlifespotted deerRanthambore FortelephantcamelTaj MahalKhajurahotemplescarvingserotic artyogamusicpuppet showmuseumportraitspeopleculturepotterymarble carvingwomen's cooperativefabricscarpetssilkVaranasiGanges Riversacredholybathingghatscremationhindu ceremonymosqueIslammuslimJainRaj GhatJama Masjid MosquerickshawChandni Chowk BazaarQutab MinarJantar MantarCity Palace useumAmber FortAmer Fortschool visitAbhaneri step wellsJhansiChandelasSarnathmeditation
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IndiatravelphotographyNorthern IndiaDelhiNew DelhiOld DelhiJaipurPink CityPalace of the WindsGhandiGhandi MuseumAgraRed Forthot air balloonfoodcuisineIndian foodIndian classical dancedancetented campsafariRanthamboretigerpreservenational parkRanthambore National Parkstreet kidsstreet childrennewspaperBalaknamaacid burn survivorsbirdswildlifespotted deerRanthambore FortelephantcamelTaj MahalKhajurahotemplescarvingserotic artyogamusicpuppet showmuseumportraitspeopleculturepotterymarble carvingwomen's cooperativefabricscarpetssilkVaranasiGanges Riversacredholybathingghatscremationhindu ceremonymosqueIslammuslimJainRaj GhatJama Masjid MosquerickshawChandni Chowk BazaarQutab MinarJantar MantarCity Palace useumAmber FortAmer Fortschool visitAbhaneri step wellsJhansiChandelasSarnathmeditation
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IndiatravelphotographyNorthern IndiaDelhiNew DelhiOld DelhiJaipurPink CityPalace of the WindsGhandiGhandi MuseumAgraRed Forthot air balloonfoodcuisineIndian foodIndian classical dancedancetented campsafariRanthamboretigerpreservenational parkRanthambore National Parkstreet kidsstreet childrennewspaperBalaknamaacid burn survivorsbirdswildlifespotted deerRanthambore FortelephantcamelTaj MahalKhajurahotemplescarvingserotic artyogamusicpuppet showmuseumportraitspeopleculturepotterymarble carvingwomen's cooperativefabricscarpetssilkVaranasiGanges Riversacredholybathingghatscremationhindu ceremonymosqueIslammuslimJainRaj GhatJama Masjid MosquerickshawChandni Chowk BazaarQutab MinarJantar MantarCity Palace useumAmber FortAmer Fortschool visitAbhaneri step wellsJhansiChandelasSarnathmeditation
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IndiatravelphotographyNorthern IndiaDelhiNew DelhiOld DelhiJaipurPink CityPalace of the WindsGhandiGhandi MuseumAgraRed Forthot air balloonfoodcuisineIndian foodIndian classical dancedancetented campsafariRanthamboretigerpreservenational parkRanthambore National Parkstreet kidsstreet childrennewspaperBalaknamaacid burn survivorsbirdswildlifespotted deerRanthambore FortelephantcamelTaj MahalKhajurahotemplescarvingserotic artyogamusicpuppet showmuseumportraitspeopleculturepotterymarble carvingwomen's cooperativefabricscarpetssilkVaranasiGanges Riversacredholybathingghatscremationhindu ceremonymosqueIslammuslimJainRaj GhatJama Masjid MosquerickshawChandni Chowk BazaarQutab MinarJantar MantarCity Palace useumAmber FortAmer Fortschool visitAbhaneri step wellsJhansiChandelasSarnathmeditation
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IndiatravelphotographyNorthern IndiaDelhiNew DelhiOld DelhiJaipurPink CityPalace of the WindsGhandiGhandi MuseumAgraRed Forthot air balloonfoodcuisineIndian foodIndian classical dancedancetented campsafariRanthamboretigerpreservenational parkRanthambore National Parkstreet kidsstreet childrennewspaperBalaknamaacid burn survivorsbirdswildlifespotted deerRanthambore FortelephantcamelTaj MahalKhajurahotemplescarvingserotic artyogamusicpuppet showmuseumportraitspeopleculturepotterymarble carvingwomen's cooperativefabricscarpetssilkVaranasiGanges Riversacredholybathingghatscremationhindu ceremonymosqueIslammuslimJainRaj GhatJama Masjid MosquerickshawChandni Chowk BazaarQutab MinarJantar MantarCity Palace useumAmber FortAmer Fortschool visitAbhaneri step wellsJhansiChandelasSarnathmeditation
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Reminiscent of my father's infamous camel joke. "Sergeant, is that the way the men do it?"
IndiatravelphotographyNorthern IndiaDelhiNew DelhiOld DelhiJaipurPink CityPalace of the WindsGhandiGhandi MuseumAgraRed Forthot air balloonfoodcuisineIndian foodIndian classical dancedancetented campsafariRanthamboretigerpreservenational parkRanthambore National Parkstreet kidsstreet childrennewspaperBalaknamaacid burn survivorsbirdswildlifespotted deerRanthambore FortelephantcamelTaj MahalKhajurahotemplescarvingserotic artyogamusicpuppet showmuseumportraitspeopleculturepotterymarble carvingwomen's cooperativefabricscarpetssilkVaranasiGanges Riversacredholybathingghatscremationhindu ceremonymosqueIslammuslimJainRaj GhatJama Masjid MosquerickshawChandni Chowk BazaarQutab MinarJantar MantarCity Palace useumAmber FortAmer Fortschool visitAbhaneri step wellsJhansiChandelasSarnathmeditation
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IndiatravelphotographyNorthern IndiaDelhiNew DelhiOld DelhiJaipurPink CityPalace of the WindsGhandiGhandi MuseumAgraRed Forthot air balloonfoodcuisineIndian foodIndian classical dancedancetented campsafariRanthamboretigerpreservenational parkRanthambore National Parkstreet kidsstreet childrennewspaperBalaknamaacid burn survivorsbirdswildlifespotted deerRanthambore FortelephantcamelTaj MahalKhajurahotemplescarvingserotic artyogamusicpuppet showmuseumportraitspeopleculturepotterymarble carvingwomen's cooperativefabricscarpetssilkVaranasiGanges Riversacredholybathingghatscremationhindu ceremonymosqueIslammuslimJainRaj GhatJama Masjid MosquerickshawChandni Chowk BazaarQutab MinarJantar MantarCity Palace useumAmber FortAmer Fortschool visitAbhaneri step wellsJhansiChandelasSarnathmeditation
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The graphically erotic Chandela Dynasty temple carvings scandalized the Victorian sensibilities after they were excavated by the British.
IndiatravelphotographyNorthern IndiaDelhiNew DelhiOld DelhiJaipurPink CityPalace of the WindsGhandiGhandi MuseumAgraRed Forthot air balloonfoodcuisineIndian foodIndian classical dancedancetented campsafariRanthamboretigerpreservenational parkRanthambore National Parkstreet kidsstreet childrennewspaperBalaknamaacid burn survivorsbirdswildlifespotted deerRanthambore FortelephantcamelTaj MahalKhajurahotemplescarvingserotic artyogamusicpuppet showmuseumportraitspeopleculturepotterymarble carvingwomen's cooperativefabricscarpetssilkVaranasiGanges Riversacredholybathingghatscremationhindu ceremonymosqueIslammuslimJainRaj GhatJama Masjid MosquerickshawChandni Chowk BazaarQutab MinarJantar MantarCity Palace useumAmber FortAmer Fortschool visitAbhaneri step wellsJhansiChandelasSarnathmeditation
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IndiatravelphotographyNorthern IndiaDelhiNew DelhiOld DelhiJaipurPink CityPalace of the WindsGhandiGhandi MuseumAgraRed Forthot air balloonfoodcuisineIndian foodIndian classical dancedancetented campsafariRanthamboretigerpreservenational parkRanthambore National Parkstreet kidsstreet childrennewspaperBalaknamaacid burn survivorsbirdswildlifespotted deerRanthambore FortelephantcamelTaj MahalKhajurahotemplescarvingserotic artyogamusicpuppet showmuseumportraitspeopleculturepotterymarble carvingwomen's cooperativefabricscarpetssilkVaranasiGanges Riversacredholybathingghatscremationhindu ceremonymosqueIslammuslimJainRaj GhatJama Masjid MosquerickshawChandni Chowk BazaarQutab MinarJantar MantarCity Palace useumAmber FortAmer Fortschool visitAbhaneri step wellsJhansiChandelasSarnathmeditation
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IndiatravelphotographyNorthern IndiaDelhiNew DelhiOld DelhiJaipurPink CityPalace of the WindsGhandiGhandi MuseumAgraRed Forthot air balloonfoodcuisineIndian foodIndian classical dancedancetented campsafariRanthamboretigerpreservenational parkRanthambore National Parkstreet kidsstreet childrennewspaperBalaknamaacid burn survivorsbirdswildlifespotted deerRanthambore FortelephantcamelTaj MahalKhajurahotemplescarvingserotic artyogamusicpuppet showmuseumportraitspeopleculturepotterymarble carvingwomen's cooperativefabricscarpetssilkVaranasiGanges Riversacredholybathingghatscremationhindu ceremonymosqueIslammuslimJainRaj GhatJama Masjid MosquerickshawChandni Chowk BazaarQutab MinarJantar MantarCity Palace useumAmber FortAmer Fortschool visitAbhaneri step wellsJhansiChandelasSarnathmeditation
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Erotic temple carvings at Khajuraho.
IndiatravelphotographyNorthern IndiaDelhiNew DelhiOld DelhiJaipurPink CityPalace of the WindsGhandiGhandi MuseumAgraRed Forthot air balloonfoodcuisineIndian foodIndian classical dancedancetented campsafariRanthamboretigerpreservenational parkRanthambore National Parkstreet kidsstreet childrennewspaperBalaknamaacid burn survivorsbirdswildlifespotted deerRanthambore FortelephantcamelTaj MahalKhajurahotemplescarvingserotic artyogamusicpuppet showmuseumportraitspeopleculturepotterymarble carvingwomen's cooperativefabricscarpetssilkVaranasiGanges Riversacredholybathingghatscremationhindu ceremonymosqueIslammuslimJainRaj GhatJama Masjid MosquerickshawChandni Chowk BazaarQutab MinarJantar MantarCity Palace useumAmber FortAmer Fortschool visitAbhaneri step wellsJhansiChandelasSarnathmeditation
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IndiatravelphotographyNorthern IndiaDelhiNew DelhiOld DelhiJaipurPink CityPalace of the WindsGhandiGhandi MuseumAgraRed Forthot air balloonfoodcuisineIndian foodIndian classical dancedancetented campsafariRanthamboretigerpreservenational parkRanthambore National Parkstreet kidsstreet childrennewspaperBalaknamaacid burn survivorsbirdswildlifespotted deerRanthambore FortelephantcamelTaj MahalKhajurahotemplescarvingserotic artyogamusicpuppet showmuseumportraitspeopleculturepotterymarble carvingwomen's cooperativefabricscarpetssilkVaranasiGanges Riversacredholybathingghatscremationhindu ceremonymosqueIslammuslimJainRaj GhatJama Masjid MosquerickshawChandni Chowk BazaarQutab MinarJantar MantarCity Palace useumAmber FortAmer Fortschool visitAbhaneri step wellsJhansiChandelasSarnathmeditation
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