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View of the Ganges river and Varanasi at sunrise. India

Holy town Varanasi and bank of the Ganges river with ghats

Ancient Varanasi city architecture and Ganges river ghat at sunset with view of an Indian sadhu sitting a boat on the river Ganges.

early sunrise scene of Ghats of Varanasi, India

Varanasi ancient city architecture with Ganges river bank at sunset. Indian female tourist enjoy boat ride on the river Ganges and enjoy the view of historic Varanasi city architecture

early morning shot of Varanasi in north India

Scenic view from the river on Ghat with crowd. Sunset colores the temples. Varanasi known as Banaras is the holies city in India. It is on the banks of the river Ganges where the special funeral ritual, cremation goes on for purifying and final releases of the spirit from the body.

Varanasi, India - December 16, 2015 : Sacred flowers are taken for worship on hand at river Ganges, varanasi, uttar pradesh, india.

Varanasi's beautiful landscape on river Ganges whit colorful sky

Telephoto image of 1930's old worn mural of Shiva on the holiest Dasashvamedha ghat .

Varanasi, India - March 26, 2016: A Sadhu (Hindu religious devotee) doing morning prayer by the river Ganges in Varanasi, India

unknown priest performing ganga aarti in banaras on the banks of ganga on 21 march 2015

Holy town Varanasi and bank of the Ganges river with ghats

Sadhu baba sitting on a wooden boat overlooking ancient Varanasi city architecture with Ganges river ghat at sunset.

Varanasi, India - March 21: Hindu pilgrims take holy bath in the river ganges on the auspicious Maha Shivaratri festival on March 21, 2013 in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

Ancient Varanasi India city architecture with view of Ganges river ghat at sunset. Wooden boat seen on river Ganga with migratory birds

VARANASI, INDIA - MARCH 23: Hindu pilgrims take holy bath in the river ganges on the auspicious Maha Shivaratri festival on March 23, 2013 at Dasashwamedh ghat in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

Varanasi, India - February 6, 2014: Hindu priest performing religious Ganga Aarti ritual (Ganges puja)

A famous temple Banaras Hindu university in Varanasi

A sadhu also spelled saddhu, is a religious ascetic, mendicant (monk) or any holy person in Hinduism and Jainism who has renounced the worldly life.

Varanasi, India - November 12, 2015: A boat with Guys in front view. Varanasi is also known as Kashi (City of Life) or Benares is one of the oldest city in the world

Varanasi ancient city architecture with river ghat at sunset with as seen from a boat on the river Ganges

In Hinduism, sadhu, or shadhu is a common term for a mystic, an ascetic, practitioner of yoga (yogi) and/or wandering monks. The sadhu is solely dedicated to achieving the fourth and final Hindu goal of life, moksha (liberation), through meditation and contemplation of Brahman. Sadhus often wear ochre-colored clothing, symbolizing renunciation.

Varanasi, India - October 05, 2015: Pilgrims in Dashashwamedh Gha at the Ganges river in Varanasi . This is one of the oldest inhabited cities in the world and also the holiest of the seven sacred cities in Hinduism and Jainism and so the most important pilgrimage place for hindus. Many ghats, embankments made in steps, are placed in one of the river sides and it is where pilgrims perform ritual ablutions.

Varanasi, India - December 16, 2015 : Ghats (Banks) on the Ganges River, Hindu holy city on Ganges Ganga, Varanasi, Banaras, Uttar Pradesh, India.

In Hinduism, sadhu, or shadhu is a common term for a mystic, an ascetic, practitioner of yoga (yogi) and/or wandering monks. The sadhu is solely dedicated to achieving the fourth and final Hindu goal of life, moksha (liberation), through meditation and contemplation of Brahman. Sadhus often wear ochre-colored clothing, symbolizing renunciation.

Small boats at Ganga river - instagram effect. Sunrise photo with retro filter. India, Varanasi.

Varanasi, India - October 4, 2015: Skyline of the city of Varanasi India. This is the most holy of all indian city. Thousands of pilgrims arrive at their ghats everyday to bath and pray at the river Ganges.

Varanasi, India - January 3, 2013: Students relaxing near the building of Bannares Hindu University with green area on January 3, 2013. The University is one of largest universities in Asia with 20,000 students

Chaotic colorful houses on the banks of river Ganges, Varanasi, India

Varanasi, India - February 06, 2014: Boats at river Ganga and people at holy ghats among ancient hindu temples in the early morning in Varanasi, or ancient Benares city, India

Sadhu at the ghats in Varanasi, India.

Scene of River Ganges of Varanasi at early morning.

Varanasi, India - March 2, 2013: People praying on Ganges river ghats during Kumbh Mela festival in early morning

Little girl observing how Sadhu doing doing his makeup. In Hinduism, sadhu, or shadhu is a common term for a mystic, an ascetic, practitioner of yoga (yogi) and/or wandering monks. The sadhu is solely dedicated to achieving the fourth and final Hindu goal of life, moksha (liberation), through meditation and contemplation of Brahman. Sadhus often wear ochre-colored clothing, symbolizing renunciation.

Varanasi India. This is one of the oldest inhabited cities in the world and also the holiest of the seven sacred cities in Hinduism and Jainism and so the most important pilgrimage place for hindus

A evening shot of a woman putting blessed puja flowers in the river Ganges in Varanasi, India

Varanasi, India - December 13, 2015 : Ghats (Banks) on the Ganges River, Hindu holy city on Ganges Ganga, Varanasi, Banaras, Uttar Pradesh, India.

the city and the ghats of Varanasi in the early morning at sunrise. (all logos blurred)

Varanasi is also known as Kashi (City of Life) or Benares is one of the oldest city in the world

VARANASI, INDIA – MARCH 4, 2015: Local police carrying lathis marching through the city's streets providing security cover on the occasion of a visit by the Chief Minister of the Indian government

In Hinduism, sadhu, or shadhu is a common term for a mystic, an ascetic, practitioner of yoga (yogi) and/or wandering monks. The sadhu is solely dedicated to achieving the fourth and final Hindu goal of life, moksha (liberation), through meditation and contemplation of Brahman. Sadhus often wear ochre-colored clothing, symbolizing renunciation.

Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India - October 10, 2011: Airplane of Air India Airline unloading luggage in the airport of Varanasi.

In Hinduism, sadhu, or shadhu is a common term for a mystic, an ascetic, practitioner of yoga (yogi) and/or wandering monks. The sadhu is solely dedicated to achieving the fourth and final Hindu goal of life, moksha (liberation), through meditation and contemplation of Brahman. Sadhus often wear ochre-colored clothing, symbolizing renunciation.

Scene of River Ganges of Varanasi at early morning.

Varanasi, India - March 18, 2014. Showing the colorful traditional clothing and Hindu religious ritual of bathing in the holy Ganges River from the ancient ghats of Varanasi.

Varanasi, India - March 4, 2015: Local police providing security cover on the occasion of a visit to the city by the Chief Minister of the Indian government

Dhamekh Stupa and ruins in Sarnath, India

Varanasi, India - January 3, 2013: Students go to campus through the park of Bannares Hindu University on January 3, 2013. The University is one of largest residential universities in Asia with 20,000 students

"Varanasi, India - April 8, 2010: Recently deceased elderly Indian man is brought to the Ganges river as part of a Hindu funeral ceremony before he is cremated."

Panorama of the oldest and sacred city of India Varanasi made from a boat