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Morning Rituals at Varanasi Ghats

People gather on the stone steps of the Varanasi ghats along the Ganges River, with orange marigold flower offerings floating in the water under soft, hazy morning light.

The Ganges River at the Varanasi ghats during the morning Aarti, orange marigolds floating on the water, ancient stone steps and temple spires in soft hazy light, 35mm. See more

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