Ganga Aarti Hindu Puja at Dashashwamedh Ghat River Ganges in Varanasi Benares in Uttar Pradesh in India in South Asia. Religion Religious Art Travel

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Agni Pooja at the Dashashwarmedha Ghat in Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh In India A Hindu religious festival celebrated every night dedicated to Lord Shiva, Surya, Agni and the universe. Varanasi (Benares) is a city on the banks of the River Ganges in India. It is the holiest of the seven sacred cities in Hinduism and Jainism. Hindus believe that to die at Varanasi brings salvation. It is the oldest city in India and one of the oldest throughout the world.

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Location: Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat at Varanasi Benares in Uttar Pradesh in India in South Asia. River
Photo credit: © Shaun Higson / India-Benares / Alamy / Afripics
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