Travel photographs of Varanasi Ghat! The sacred place of India!

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I dwelled in Varanasi two years ago and captured various pictures and among them today;

A search on Google will reveal that the river Ganges holds significant religious importance for many Indians, particularly within the Hindu faith, where the use of holy water from the Ganges is a requisite in various rituals. Furthermore, this region is not only notable for the Ganges but also for the historical site known as Sarnath, which adds to its cultural and religious significance.

My recent travel experience was both exhilarating and demanding, as I accompanied my cousin's brother and my nephew. Additionally, my older brother attended for business purposes.

I would like to highlight that Varanasi silk sarees are renowned for their quality and craftsmanship. I also purchased a handloom Varanasi silk saree, which I intend to share at a later date.

This marks my initial experience utilizing steematlas. I am in the process of familiarizing myself with this platform; thereafter, I will share a greater number of travel photographs, as India boasts a rich cultural heritage and numerous notable destinations.

At midnight, we arrived in Varanasi. My brother had arranged for an autorickshaw, and the journey to our hotel was projected to exceed one hour. The route included a bridge that spans a site of cremation; my brother informed me that the fire at this location perpetually remains alight. Given the common apprehension surrounding spirits and the late hour, I found myself feeling quite uneasy, especially since this was my first visit to the area.

Unexpectedly, our autorickshaw came to a halt on the bridge. The driver made several attempts to restart the vehicle but was unsuccessful. My mind was filled with the stories my brother had recounted, heightening my anxiety as the minutes passed without resolution. After approximately 45 minutes;
Another autorickshaw arrived! And finally, we were able to reach our hotel with the new vehicle which was already booked previously!

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