Varanasi

The Holy City of Varanasi is the oldest city still existing and inhabited, full of life and celebrations. Temples, Saints, Pilgrims, Colours, Ghats (stepped banks) and Tourists make it vibrant round the year.

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Varanasi - Vishwanath Corridor Bank

Pride of Varanasi. Vibrant at night, the new bank at renovated corridor of Holy Kashi Vishwanath Temple of Lord Shiva. (On 23.02.2023)

Shot with Sony FE 35mm f/1.8 lens at f/1.8 amp; ISO 16000
Aperture: 1.8
Camera: ILCE-7RM3
Iso: 16000

Varanasi - Panchkot Ghat

Colours of Varanasi - Riding Boat at night through Panchkot Ghat with its vibrant colour. Enchantment is assured. (On 23.02.2023)
Shot with Sony FE 35mm f/1.8 lens at f/1.8 amp; ISO 16000
Aperture: 1.8
Camera: ILCE-7RM3
Iso: 16000

Varanasi - Aarti Dashwamedh Ghat

Evening Aarti Prayers dedicated to Ganga river (Goddess Ganga) at overcrowded but magnificent Dashavamedh Ghat in Varanasi. Many Ghats (staired banks) in Varanasi have their own Aarti, but this one has its own charm. More people were watching from boats in Ganges (I too). On 23.02.2023
Shot with Sony FE 35mm f/1.8 lens at f/1.8 amp; ISO 5000
Aperture: 1.8
Camera: ILCE-7RM3
Iso: 5000

Varanasi - Assi Ghat Boats

Colours of Varanasi: No visit to Varanasi is complete without a boat ride in mighty Ganges. These come in all varieties, forms and colours. Few rowing boats docked near Assi Ghat. (On 24.02.2023)
Shot with Tamron FE 70-300mm Lens at 70mm f/8 amp; ISO 320.
Aperture: 8
Camera: ILCE-7RM3
Iso: 320

Varanasi - Darbhanga Ghat

Varanasi - Darbhanga Ghat. The palace is exiting since 1812. Renovated a few times. It has mix for Indian and European architecture (on 24.02.2023)
Shot with Tamron FE 70-300 lens at 70mm f/8 amp; ISO 320.
Aperture: 8
Camera: ILCE-7RM3
Iso: 320

Varanasi - Jain Ghat

Calm waters at Jain Ghat
Aperture: 1.8
Camera: ILCE-7RM3
Iso: 12800

Varanasi - Lalita Ghat

Deboarding point for Kashi Vishwanath Temple, quite at night. (On 23.02.2023)

Shot with Sony FE 35mm f/1.8 lens at f/1.8 amp; ISO 10000
Aperture: 1.8
Camera: ILCE-7RM3
Iso: 10000

Varanasi - Lone Boat Assi Ghat

Lone Boat Assi Ghat, with sun light mingling with water of the Ganges. (On 24.02.2023)
Shot with Tamron FE 70-300mm Lens at 233mm f/8 amp; ISO 160
Aperture: 8
Camera: ILCE-7RM3
Iso: 160

Varanasi - Colours of Panchkot Ghat

Colourful Panchkot Ghat front view from boat on Ganges. (on 23.02.2023)
Shot with Sony FE 35mm f/1.8 lens at f/1.8 and ISO 12800
Aperture: 1.8
Camera: ILCE-7RM3
Iso: 12800

Varanasi - Prayag Ghat Umbrellas

Umbrellas are synonymous with many Ghats (stepped banks) at holy sites. At Pryag Ghat (On 24.02.2023)

Shot with Tamron 70-.300mm lens at 82mm f/8 amp; ISO 320
Aperture: 8
Camera: ILCE-7RM3
Iso: 320

Leaning Temple of Varanasi

Ratneshwar Mahadev Temple, the leaning temple of Varanasi has more slant than tower of Pisa, at 9 degree. (On 24.02.2023)

Shot with Tamron FE 70-300mm lens at 268mm f/8 amp; ISO 320
Aperture: 8
Camera: ILCE-7RM3
Iso: 320