Varanasi Diaries ... on the Ganga during the dawn mist 🤎 Civilisation has existed here since the 11th century. It is the spiritual capital of India and draws millions of Hindu pilgrims who bathe in the Ganges (considered sacred) and perform funeral rituals in the holy city. Watching the daily rituals of humanity along the Varanasi ghats at sunrise is an unforgettable experience. The pilgrims pay homage to their ancestors and gods by cupping the water in their hands, lifting it up and letting it fall back into the river. They offer flower and rose petals. Little clay dishes filled with oil and candles are floated onto the river as part of the rituals. 🌸 The ancient buildings along the river bank are muted in the pre-dawn mist but the colourful boats and saris of the pilgrims brighten the river banks. . . . . #varanasi #varanasidiaries #varanasiindia #varanasiblogger #varanasiphotography #varanasighats #varanasilife #varanasitourism #varanasiexperience #varanasighat #varanasi_ghat #indiaclicks #indiatravelgram #india_everyday #india_lens #indiatourism #india_ig #travelgram #travelpics #raw_india #raw_waters #citiesoftheworld #india_pixelz #india_photography #india_shots #india_pictures #india_igers #incredibleindia #indianshutterbugs #varanasi_india