JPG Magazine: Photos: "The Glory of Varanasi" by David Lazar

The Glory of Varanasi

By David Lazar

On 11 March 2008

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The first time I went to Varanasi, India, my camera was stolen during the night on the train from Mumbai to Varanasi. So, when I returned there early this year, I was pleased to be armed with a camera for the first time.

I was told there was to be a 'shower festival' this day - and I made sure I was up early to hire a boat to drift along the Ganges river and witness it. Hindus believe that bathing in the Ganges causes forgiveness of sin and helps attain salvation. Pilgrims also travel from far and wide to Varanasi to immerse the ashes of their loved ones into India's holiest river, sending the departed soul to heaven.

19 Responses

On 11 March 2008 Mrs T gave props:
wonderful. I would love to see this as a huge print and look at every little detail you captured.
On 11 March 2008 Adrian Rodriguez gave props:
Awesome Capture...............You have My Vote
On 12 March 2008 Fabian Foo said:
You're India photos have been inspiring me greatly. I'm heading there in a month - can't wait!
On 12 March 2008 Laurie Search gave props:
Wow, really awesome!
On 13 March 2008 Deb Livingston gave props:
Unbelievable! So glad you had a camera this time!
On 15 March 2008 Nimai Wong gave props:
Fantastic.. your persistence paid off! I love it.
On 16 March 2008 Christina McNeill said:
This is absolutely fantastic! Images that do not need words to tell a story are the best in my eyes, you did a great job in capturing the 'shower'!!!
On 18 March 2008 Teresa Nabais said:
I LOVE this photo! I LOVE this city!
On 21 March 2008 Elizabeth Sohnle said:
I agree I would like to see this in a larger format. There are multiple stories in this captured moment of life, that I would love to explore .The artist in you shines through. Wonderful.
On 27 March 2008 Michael Fancher gave props:
Very good capture!!! You got my vote!!!
On 2 April 2008 Trey Hill said:
david, i'm sorry i've only just come across this image. i'm with Mrs. T... i want to experience all the details.
On 20 April 2008 Shannon Dagher gave props:
Excellent capture! Fantastic PoV, hues, and detail! The lighting there is magical; I'd love to see this in print. COngrats! :)
On 24 April 2008 Heather Corkhill gave props:
awesome - great choice for "faith" theme - well done!
On 18 May 2008 Lisa Loaiza-Sanchez gave props:
This is amazing!
On 30 May 2008 Cosmin Anghel said:
Hey man! Just dropped by to congratulate you on getting published - well done! ;)
On 20 June 2008 Christopher Smith gave props:
Great work.
On 27 June 2008 Tony Wilkinson gave props:
i would love to see this A0 or A1 - well done
On 22 July 2008 Lina Palmerin said:
i love all of the colors!
On 22 July 2008 Albert Dickson gave props:
Marvelous image. Nicely Told.