Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh

Narad Ghat

This was constructed by Dattatreya Swami, a monastery chief, in 1788.

Ganges River, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India, March 27, 2015

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Vijayanagaram Ghat

Named for the South India state of Vijayanagar, the ruler of this princely state provided the funds for the construction of this ghat in 1890.

Ganges River, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India, March 27, 2015

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Morning Meditation

Ganges River, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India, March 27, 2015

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Washing Laundry

Ganges River, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India, March 27, 2015

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Smaller Cremation Site

Secondary cremation site that only handles about 100 cremations per day.

Ganges River, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India, March 27, 2015

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