The Glory of Varanasi
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.
20 responses
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Adrian Rodriguez gave props (11 Mar 2008):
Awesome Capture...............You have My Vote
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Fabian Foo said (12 Mar 2008):
You're India photos have been inspiring me greatly. I'm heading there in a month - can't wait!
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Laurie Search gave props (12 Mar 2008):
Wow, really awesome!
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Deb Livingston gave props (13 Mar 2008):
Unbelievable! So glad you had a camera this time!
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Nimai Wong gave props (15 Mar 2008):
Fantastic.. your persistence paid off! I love it.
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Teresa Nabais said (18 Mar 2008):
I LOVE this photo! I LOVE this city!
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Elizabeth Sohnle said (21 Mar 2008):
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.
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Michael Fancher gave props (27 Mar 2008):
Very good capture!!! You got my vote!!!
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Trey Hill said (2 Apr 2008):
david, i'm sorry i've only just come across this image. i'm with Mrs. T... i want to experience all the details.
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Heather Corkhill gave props (24 Apr 2008):
awesome - great choice for "faith" theme - well done!
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Lisa Loaiza-Sanchez gave props (18 May 2008):
This is amazing!
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Cosmin said (30 May 2008):
Hey man! Just dropped by to congratulate you on getting published - well done! ;)
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Christopher Smith gave props (20 Jun 2008):
Great work.
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Lina Palmerin said (22 Jul 2008):
i love all of the colors!
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Ken Maurer said (22 Aug 2008):
The gateway to heaven, wow, humanity. Would this be one of the more frequently photographed sites of the Ganges? Wonderful work you have. Thanks for sharing.
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Romain Chassagne said (4 Sep 2008):
wow wonderfull
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Donna Tine said (18 Nov 2008):
great planning on your part to capture an amazing image - it really does tell a story and I too wish I could see this as a huge print and enjoy all the details.
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Kendra Kiršonis said (29 Apr 2009):
Great place, great shot!
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jullien david said (12 Jun 2009):
LUCKY MAN BEAUTIFUL PLACE AMAZING SHOT THANKS
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Shaina DeCiryan said (9 Sep 2009):
even as a small image viewed on a computer screen, this looks amazing.. you've captured the atmosphere so beautifully.
