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    • Every nigt at 7pm a small prayer ceremonie takes place at the Assi Ghat which consists of numerous rituals, from bell ringing, incense burning in a perfusion of smoke, flowers throwing in the air, candles burning, this all for the Holy River Ganges. Assi Ghat is the most Southern Ghat in Varanasi and is a sacred place as pilgrims offer prayers to a huge shivalingam placed under a peepal tree, after bathing in the river. Varanasi, also Benares,or Kashi, is a city on the banks of the Ganges in Uttar Pradesh. It is the holliest of the seven sacred cities in Hinduism. Varanasi is a melting pot where both death and life come together. It is one of the oldest cities in the world. With these images I like to give you a little taste of this diverse and ancient city. Varanasi, India 2013 ©Ingetje Tadros
    • Early morning scene along the Holy River. Varanasi, also Benares,or Kashi, is a city on the banks of the Ganges in Uttar Pradesh. It is the holliest of the seven sacred cities in Hinduism. Varanasi is a melting pot where both death and life come together. It is one of the oldest cities in the world. With these images I like to give you a little taste of this diverse and ancient city. Varanasi, India 2013 ©Ingetje Tadros
    • Early morning scene along the Holy River. Varanasi, also Benares,or Kashi, is a city on the banks of the Ganges in Uttar Pradesh. It is the holliest of the seven sacred cities in Hinduism. Varanasi is a melting pot where both death and life come together. It is one of the oldest cities in the world. ©Ingetje Tadros
    • Baba Mehand Bidjegri is a Naga Sadhu, aged 43 yrs old. Born in Kolkata of the Atjaria Caste (Braham) which is a high caste, his father was a Sadhu and all male members in his family are Sadhus. Baba G as he calls himself is celebate and vowed to leave everything but mentioned he has no objection to alcohol and drugs. Baba G lives everywhere and has no belongings, he moves around all the time and as a child ( 9 yrs.) he did the 'childroute' and lived in various Ashrams where he learned to read and write while his family supported him. The only thing he always carrys with him is a plastic bag with Babud (human ashes) which he rubs over his whole body to protect him from the cold. In Hinduism, Sadhu means a good man, a holy man, a wondering monk. Most Sadhus are yogi's but not all yogi's are Sadhus The Sadhu is solely dedicated to achieving liberation, the fourth and final 'asrama' (stage of life), through meditation and contemplation. Sadhus often wear saffron-colored clothing, symbolizing their 'sanyasa' (reincarnation). Varanasi, also Benares,or Kashi, is a city on the banks of the Ganges in Uttar Pradesh. It is the holliest of the seven sacred cities in Hinduism. Varanasi is a melting pot where both death and life come together. It is one of the oldest cities in the world. With these images I like to give you a little taste of this diverse and ancient city. Varanasi, India 2013 ©Ingetje Tadros
    • The hands of a Sadhu. Baba Mehand Bidjegri is a Naga Sadhu, aged 43 yrs old. Born in Kolkata of the Atjaria Caste (Braham) which is a high caste, his father was a Sadhu and all male members in his family are Sadhus. Baba G as he calls himself is celebate and vowed to leave everything but mentioned he has no objection to alcohol and drugs. Baba G lives everywhere and has no belongings, he moves around all the time and as a child ( 9 yrs.) he did the 'childroute' and lived in various Ashrams where he learned to read and write while his family supported him. The only thing he always carrys with him is a plastic bag with Babud (human ashes) which he rubs over his whole body to protect him from the cold. In Hinduism, Sadhu means a good man, a holy man, a wondering monk. Most Sadhus are yogi's but not all yogi's are Sadhus The Sadhu is solely dedicated to achieving liberation, the fourth and final 'asrama' (stage of life), through meditation and contemplation. Sadhus often wear saffron-colored clothing, symbolizing their 'sanyasa' (reincarnation) ©Ingetje Tadros
    • The only thing Baba G always carrys with him is a plastic bag with Babud (human ashes) which he rubs over his whole body to protect him from the cold. Baba Mehand Bidjegri is a Naga Sadhu, aged 43 yrs old. Born in Kolkata of the Atjaria Caste (Braham) which is a high caste, his father was a Sadhu and all male members in his family are Sadhus. Baba G as he calls himself is celebate and vowed to leave everything but mentioned he has no objection to alcohol and drugs. Baba G lives everywhere and has no belongings, he moves around all the time and as a child ( 9 yrs.) he did the 'childroute' and lived in various Ashrams where he learned to read and write while his family supported him. The only thing he always carrys with him is a plastic bag with Babud (human ashes) which he rubs over his whole body to protect him from the cold. In Hinduism, Sadhu means a good man, a holy man, a wondering monk. Most Sadhus are yogi's but not all yogi's are Sadhus The Sadhu is solely dedicated to achieving liberation, the fourth and final 'asrama' (stage of life), through meditation and contemplation. Sadhus often wear saffron-colored clothing, symbolizing their 'sanyasa' (reincarnation) ©Ingetje Tadros
    • Man gathered together praying and studiying along the steps of the Holy River. Varanasi, also Benares,or Kashi, is a city on the banks of the Ganges in Uttar Pradesh. It is the holliest of the seven sacred cities in Hinduism. Varanasi is a melting pot where both death and life come together. It is one of the oldest cities in the world. With these images I like to give you a little taste of this diverse and ancient city. Varanasi, India 2013 ©Ingetje Tadros
    • A scene along the Ganges. Varanasi, also Benares,or Kashi, is a city on the banks of the Ganges in Uttar Pradesh. It is the holliest of the seven sacred cities in Hinduism. Varanasi is a melting pot where both death and life come together. It is one of the oldest cities in the world. With these images I like to give you a little taste of this diverse and ancient city. Varanasi, India 2013 ©Ingetje Tadros
    • A scene on the Ganges. Varanasi, also Benares,or Kashi, is a city on the banks of the Ganges in Uttar Pradesh. It is the holliest of the seven sacred cities in Hinduism. Varanasi is a melting pot where both death and life come together. It is one of the oldest cities in the world. With these images I like to give you a little taste of this diverse and ancient city. Varanasi, India 2013 ©Ingetje Tadros
    • The Maha Kumbh Mela is the largest religious gathering on earth, it' a mass Hindu pilgrimage of faith in which Hindus gather in the world's largest religious gathering and takes place every 12 years. Over 80 million people visited in 2013. Allahabad, India 2013 Unfortunately i was only able to visit one day, which was a quiet day and no bathing was scheduled but i'm happy i've been there. ©Ingetje Tadros
    • Tourists on an early morning cruise on the Holy River the Ganges. Varanasi, also Benares,or Kashi, is a city on the banks of the Ganges in Uttar Pradesh. It is the holliest of the seven sacred cities in Hinduism. Varanasi is a melting pot where both death and life come together. It is one of the oldest cities in the world. With these images I like to give you a little taste of this diverse and ancient city. Varanasi, India 2013 ©Ingetje Tadros
    • 8244 - After two hours, we returned to our hotel. The shoreline looked more appealing at night. People relax on the steps as if they were park benches.
    • 8277 - This is our hotel. The advantage is the location and the great food. A band of monkeys live on the roof directly above our rorm on the top floor next to the pillars. There is a hired man who has a long pole to keep the monkeys away from you when you are dining. I always thought that monkeys live in trees and dine on bananas. WRONG!I found this out while touring Old Delhi where I saw monkeys jumping from rooftop to rooftop and swinging on the telephone wires. And guess what? They all looked well fed. More then I can say about myself during our trip.
    • 8229 - In spite of all the grandeur, a feeling of serenity prevails.
    • 8224 - There are boats that have drifted as close as possible to the shoreline where the ceremonies are taking place.
    • 8225 - Pilgrims from all over the world come here every night to witness the proceedings. Everything is very orderly.There are no shouts and no jostling to get a better view.
    • 8215 Some of the scenes look like movie productions.
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