Varanasi Ghats

The ghats of Varanasi are the bustling epicenter of life, spirituality, and culture in one of India's most ancient and sacred cities. Stretching along the western bank of the Ganges River, these steps leading down to the holy waters are more than just access points; they are vibrant stages where various rituals, ceremonies, and daily activities unfold, offering a glimpse into the soul of Varanasi.

Man drapping an Orange cloth over his head and shoulders
Man selling sugar candy along the ghats in Varansi
Bathers in Varansi
Morning Arti at Assi Ghat in Varanasi
A girl with face painting to look like Lord Shiva
A devotee requesting blessing from a priest in Varansi
Crowd seeking blessings from the rising sun at Assi Ghat in Varansi
Devotees on the steps of Varanasi
Man with legs crossed looking out over the Ganges
Street photograph with two boys selling balloons on the ghat in Varansi
Woman arranging her sari after a dip in the River Ganges
Women changing on the steps in Varansi
Two men looking out over the boats on the Ganges
Men performaing aarti on the ghats of Varansi
Men taking a dip in the Ganges to remove sins
Men walking away after a dip in the river ganges
Portrait of two boys selling balloons on the ghats of Varansi
Portrait of a woman with painting of Lord Shiva in the background