benaras ghats are famous for early morning puja ceremony done by hindu people. here a priest is seen below his umbrella waiting for his first customer of the day.

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a young woman lights up diyas to celebrate dev dipawali at one of the benaras ghats.

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buffalos stay submerged in cold water of river ganges to defy the scorching summer heat while monsoon clouds hover over varanasi.

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a local woman lights up diyas on the eve of dev dipawali at benaras.

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sunrise over river ganges in benaras. a treat to eyes!

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