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Varanasi 
city on the banks of the Ganges in the Uttar Pradesh state of India
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LocationVaranasi district, Varanasi division, Uttar Pradesh, India
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  • 1,198,491 (2011)
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Ārti on the bank of Ganges, Varanasi.

Varanasi, also commonly known as Benares or Banaras and Kashi, is a city situated on the left (west) bank of the River Ganga (Ganges) in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.

Aarti spectacles[edit]

Morning[edit]

  • Boat ride at Sunrise, on the Ganges, Varanasi.
    Boat ride at Sunrise, on the Ganges, Varanasi.
  • Sunrise boat ride, Varanasi.
    Sunrise boat ride, Varanasi.
  • Morning Ganga Aarti, Varanasi.
    Morning Ganga Aarti, Varanasi.
  • Salutations to the Ganges at sunrise, Varanasi.
    Salutations to the Ganges at sunrise, Varanasi.
  • Morning Aarti of the Ganges, ghats of Varanasi.
    Morning Aarti of the Ganges, ghats of Varanasi.
  • Morning Aarti
    Morning Aarti
  • Morning Aarti of the Ganges at sunrise, Varanasi.
    Morning Aarti of the Ganges at sunrise, Varanasi.
  • Ganges River bank in the morning, Varanasi.
    Ganges River bank in the morning, Varanasi.
  • Ghats by the Ganges in morning.
    Ghats by the Ganges in morning.
  • View of houses by the Ganges, Varanasi.
    View of houses by the Ganges, Varanasi.
  • Dashawamedha Ghat in Varanasi
    Dashawamedha Ghat in Varanasi

Evening[edit]

  • Ganga aarti at Varanasi.
    Ganga aarti at Varanasi.
  • Ganga Aarti with incense at Varanasi ghats.
    Ganga Aarti with incense at Varanasi ghats.
  • Evening Ganga aarti with incense at Ganga ghat, Varanasi.
    Evening Ganga aarti with incense at Ganga ghat, Varanasi.
  • Incense aarti at Dashaswamedh ghat, Varanasi.
    Incense aarti at Dashaswamedh ghat, Varanasi.
  • Incense smoke Aarti, Ganges, Varanasi.
    Incense smoke Aarti, Ganges, Varanasi.
  • Lamps in preparation for evening aarti, at Ganges Ghat, Varanasi.
    Lamps in preparation for evening aarti, at Ganges Ghat, Varanasi.
  • Evening Ganges aarti lamp held aloft, Varanasi.
    Evening Ganges aarti lamp held aloft, Varanasi.
  • Multi-tiered aarti stand being lit, during Ganga Aarti, Varanasi.
    Multi-tiered aarti stand being lit, during Ganga Aarti, Varanasi.
  • Preparation for incense aarti of Ganges, Varanasi Ghats.
    Preparation for incense aarti of Ganges, Varanasi Ghats.
  • Aarti raised up during evening Ganga aarti, Varanasi.
    Aarti raised up during evening Ganga aarti, Varanasi.
  • Evening Ganga Aarti, at Dashashwamedh ghat, Varanasi.
    Evening Ganga Aarti, at Dashashwamedh ghat, Varanasi.
  • Evening Aarti, at Dashashwamedh ghat
    Evening Aarti, at Dashashwamedh ghat
  • Aarti singers during evening Ganga aarti, Varanasi.
    Aarti singers during evening Ganga aarti, Varanasi.
  • Evening aarti, Varanasi, 2014
    Evening aarti, Varanasi, 2014

Ganges[edit]

Main category: Ganges River in Varanasi
  • Sunrise boat rides on the Ganges, Varanasi
    Sunrise boat rides on the Ganges, Varanasi
  • Dawn on the river Ganges, Varanasi
    Dawn on the river Ganges, Varanasi
  • Sunrise boat ride on the Ganges, Varanasi.
    Sunrise boat ride on the Ganges, Varanasi.
  • View of Ghats across the Ganges, Varanasi.
    View of Ghats across the Ganges, Varanasi.
  • Dashashwamedha ghat on the Ganga, Varanasi.
    Dashashwamedha ghat on the Ganga, Varanasi.
  • Ganges in the dry season, with crops growing on the banks, Varanasi.
    Ganges in the dry season, with crops growing on the banks, Varanasi.
  • Early morning view of Ahilya ghat in Varanasi.
    Early morning view of Ahilya ghat in Varanasi.
  • Ganga panorama.
    Ganga panorama.
  • Early morning view of Varanasi city from the opposite bank.
    Early morning view of Varanasi city from the opposite bank.
  • Banks of Ganges, before the main ghats begin, Varanasi.
    Banks of Ganges, before the main ghats begin, Varanasi.

Ghats[edit]

  • Manikarnika ghat from above, bodies being cremated.
    Manikarnika ghat from above, bodies being cremated.
  • Varanasi ghats from opposite bank of Ganges.
    Varanasi ghats from opposite bank of Ganges.
  • Ganga ghat in the morning, Varanasi.
    Ganga ghat in the morning, Varanasi.
  • Burning ghats of Manikarnika, Varanasi.
    Burning ghats of Manikarnika, Varanasi.
  • Ganga ghat with a Shivling, Varanasi.
    Ganga ghat with a Shivling, Varanasi.
  • Aikya Linga on the Ganga Ghants, in Varanasi.
    Aikya Linga on the Ganga Ghants, in Varanasi.
  • Chet Singh Ghat in Varanasi.
    Chet Singh Ghat in Varanasi.
  • Rana Mahal ghat in morning
    Rana Mahal ghat in morning
  • Offering Arghya, a ritual offering, to the Ganges, Varanasi.
    Offering Arghya, a ritual offering, to the Ganges, Varanasi.
  • Young flower seller at Varanasi ghats.
    Young flower seller at Varanasi ghats.
  • Ahilya Ghat by the Ganges, Varanasi.
    Ahilya Ghat by the Ganges, Varanasi.
  • Kedar Ghat in Varanasi.
    Kedar Ghat in Varanasi.
  • Niranjani Ghat on the Ganges
    Niranjani Ghat on the Ganges
  • Darbhanga and Munshi Ghat in Varanasi.
    Darbhanga and Munshi Ghat in Varanasi.
  • Anandamayi Ma Ashram on the Anandamayi Ghat, and Vatsaraj Ghat (right).
    Anandamayi Ma Ashram on the Anandamayi Ghat, and Vatsaraj Ghat (right).
  • Man walking down ghat to the Ganges River
    Man walking down ghat to the Ganges River

Boats[edit]

  • Morning boat ride on the Ganges River.
    Morning boat ride on the Ganges River.
  • Sunrise Boat ride, on the Ganges, an essential in Varanasi.
    Sunrise Boat ride, on the Ganges, an essential in Varanasi.
  • Boats by the ghats, on the Ganges, Varanasi.
    Boats by the ghats, on the Ganges, Varanasi.
  • Boat by the Ganges, Varanasi.
    Boat by the Ganges, Varanasi.
  • Morning boatride on the Ganges, Varanasi.
    Morning boatride on the Ganges, Varanasi.
  • Morning boat ride, Varanasi.
    Morning boat ride, Varanasi.
  • Boats at the Ganges at sunrise
    Boats at the Ganges at sunrise
  • Tourists Sightseeing by Boat, Varanasi.
    Tourists Sightseeing by Boat, Varanasi.

Festivals[edit]

  • Annual Saraswati Puja festival on Dasashwamedh Ghat in Varanasi
    Annual Saraswati Puja festival on Dasashwamedh Ghat in Varanasi

Historical images[edit]

Main category: Historical images of Varanasi
  • Shivala Ghat, Benares, Varanasi, by Thomas Daniell (1749-1840), dated 1790.
    Shivala Ghat, Benares, Varanasi, by Thomas Daniell (1749-1840), dated 1790.
  • Aurangzeb mosque and adjoining Ghats Benares, Samuel Bourne 1865.
    Aurangzeb mosque and adjoining Ghats Benares, Samuel Bourne 1865.
  • Benares (Varanasi) - The River & Bridge of Boats, from the Aurangzeb's Mosque, India. 1866.
    Benares (Varanasi) - The River & Bridge of Boats, from the Aurangzeb's Mosque, India. 1866.
  • Temple of Tarkishwara, (now sunken) Well of Manikarnika, 1860s
    Temple of Tarkishwara, (now sunken) Well of Manikarnika, 1860s
  • Temples and Bathing Ghat at Benares, by Edwin Lord Weeks, ca 1833-1835.
    Temples and Bathing Ghat at Benares, by Edwin Lord Weeks, ca 1833-1835.
  • Kupuldhara Tulao, Benares, 1834.
    Kupuldhara Tulao, Benares, 1834.
  • Benares, 1873
    Benares, 1873
  • Benares 1890
    Benares 1890
  • Kashi Vishwanath Temple, 1905
    Kashi Vishwanath Temple, 1905
  • Varanasi, 1922.
    Varanasi, 1922.
  • 'Benares' (No. 1), oil on canvas painting by Charles W. Bartlett. 1927
    'Benares' (No. 1), oil on canvas painting by Charles W. Bartlett. 1927
  • Pandit Bapudeva Sastri (1821-1900), Professor of Astronomy, teaching a class at Queen's College, Varanasi.
    Pandit Bapudeva Sastri (1821-1900), Professor of Astronomy, teaching a class at Queen's College, Varanasi.

Princely state of Benaras[edit]

  • Flag of the Royal House of Benares.
    Flag of the Royal House of Benares.
  • Majaraja of Benares and Suite, 1870s.
    Majaraja of Benares and Suite, 1870s.
  • The Barge Of The Maharaja Of Benares, painting by Edwin Lord Weeks, ca 1883.
    The Barge Of The Maharaja Of Benares, painting by Edwin Lord Weeks, ca 1883.

Temples[edit]

Main category: Temples in Varanasi
  • Kashi Vishwanath Temple, 1905
    Kashi Vishwanath Temple, 1905
  • The Durga Temple in Varanasi, built in the 18th century by a Bengali maharani, stained red with ochre overlooking the "Durgakund" pond. It is commonly known as the Monkey Temple due to the many frisky monkeys.
    The Durga Temple in Varanasi, built in the 18th century by a Bengali maharani, stained red with ochre overlooking the "Durgakund" pond. It is commonly known as the Monkey Temple due to the many frisky monkeys.
  • Ganga Keshav Temple, dedicated to Lord Vishnu, built by Maharaja of Nepal, at Lalita Ghat on the Ganges, Varanasi.
    Ganga Keshav Temple, dedicated to Lord Vishnu, built by Maharaja of Nepal, at Lalita Ghat on the Ganges, Varanasi.
  • Nepali Mandir (exterior)
    Nepali Mandir (exterior)
  • Nepali Mandir (interior)
    Nepali Mandir (interior)
  • An old temple in Varanasi
    An old temple in Varanasi
  • A Shiva temple in Varanasi.
    A Shiva temple in Varanasi.
  • Durga Mandir
    Durga Mandir
  • Sri Anandamayi Ma statues in the Ananda Jyoti Mandir, Varanasi.
    Sri Anandamayi Ma statues in the Ananda Jyoti Mandir, Varanasi.

Durga Mandir[edit]

Main category: Durga Mandir, Ramnagar
  • Durga Mandir Corner View
    Durga Mandir Corner View
  • Front - Left Corner View
    Front - Left Corner View
  • Front
    Front
  • Wall Stone work
    Wall Stone work
  • Wall Stone work
    Wall Stone work
  • Wall Stone Work
    Wall Stone Work
  • Wall Stone work and Sculpture
    Wall Stone work and Sculpture
  • Stone Elephant on Wall
    Stone Elephant on Wall
  • Yagya at the temple
    Yagya at the temple
  • Yagya at the temple
    Yagya at the temple
  • Sculpture
    Sculpture
  • Side View
    Side View

Places of worship[edit]

Visitor's attractions[edit]

  • Jantar Mantar
    Jantar Mantar
  • Chakra Yantra.
    Chakra Yantra.
  • Dakshinobhitti Yantra.
    Dakshinobhitti Yantra.
  • Wall of the hall at Observatory of Man Singh.
    Wall of the hall at Observatory of Man Singh.
  • Courtyard at Observatory of Man Singh.
    Courtyard at Observatory of Man Singh.
  • Doors at the main hall of Observatory of Man Singh.
    Doors at the main hall of Observatory of Man Singh.
  • Ceiling of the hall at Observatory of Man Singh.
    Ceiling of the hall at Observatory of Man Singh.

Cuisine[edit]

  • Aloo ki sabzi (Potato Curry) and Puri, typical morning snack, Varanasi.
    Aloo ki sabzi (Potato Curry) and Puri, typical morning snack, Varanasi.
  • Puris (left) and Samosas (right) being deep fried, at a shop in Varanasi.
    Puris (left) and Samosas (right) being deep fried, at a shop in Varanasi.
  • A Lassi shop in Varanasi.
    A Lassi shop in Varanasi.
  • Lassi in earthen tumbler, Kullhad, Varanasi.
    Lassi in earthen tumbler, Kullhad, Varanasi.
  • A sweet shop in Varanasi, with Gulab Jamun (bottom).
    A sweet shop in Varanasi, with Gulab Jamun (bottom).
  • Paan, (betel leaves) being served with silver foil, Sarnath near Varanasi.
    Paan, (betel leaves) being served with silver foil, Sarnath near Varanasi.

City scenes[edit]

  • Busy crossing in Varanasi.
    Busy crossing in Varanasi.
  • Vishwanath Gali, leading up to Vishwanath Temple, in Varanasi.
    Vishwanath Gali, leading up to Vishwanath Temple, in Varanasi.
  • A bull walking through the bylanes of Varanasi.
    A bull walking through the bylanes of Varanasi.
  • Varanasi post office.
    Varanasi post office.
  • Medicines at a Homeopathy pharmacy in Varanasi.
    Medicines at a Homeopathy pharmacy in Varanasi.
  • Jacquard loom in Varanasi.
    Jacquard loom in Varanasi.
  • A narrow lane leading to Meera Ghat, in Varanasi.
    A narrow lane leading to Meera Ghat, in Varanasi.
  • A Milkman's cycle, Varanasi
    A Milkman's cycle, Varanasi
  • Kite flying in Varanasi
    Kite flying in Varanasi
  • Street cricket.
    Street cricket.
  • View of houses by the Ganges, Varanasi.
    View of houses by the Ganges, Varanasi.
  • Busy market
    Busy market
  • A barber shop in Varanasi.
    A barber shop in Varanasi.
  • Doors with Aum signs, Varanasi.
    Doors with Aum signs, Varanasi.
  • Mother Teresa's Hospital, Varanasi.
    Mother Teresa's Hospital, Varanasi.
  • Graffiti, Goats and Ghats, Varanasi.
    Graffiti, Goats and Ghats, Varanasi.
  • Ramnagar Fort
    Ramnagar Fort
  • Man with pushcart in the old city of Varanasi.
    Man with pushcart in the old city of Varanasi.
  • Busy inner market street.
    Busy inner market street.
  • A Trainyard in Varanasi.
    A Trainyard in Varanasi.

Shops in Varanasi[edit]

Main category: Shops in Varanasi
  • Religious article vendor, on the ghats, Varanasi.
    Religious article vendor, on the ghats, Varanasi.
  • A local grocery store
    A local grocery store
  • A shop selling wedding items and lacquered wooden sindoor boxes, a specialty of Varanasi.
    A shop selling wedding items and lacquered wooden sindoor boxes, a specialty of Varanasi.
  • Colourful necklaces on sale at a street stall, Varanasi.
    Colourful necklaces on sale at a street stall, Varanasi.
  • A flower garland shop used Hindu worship, Varanasi.
    A flower garland shop used Hindu worship, Varanasi.
  • Varanasi laundry and ironing shop.
    Varanasi laundry and ironing shop.
  • Traditional Sweets shop.
    Traditional Sweets shop.
  • Bangles and jewellery shop.
    Bangles and jewellery shop.
  • A brassware shop.
    A brassware shop.
  • A churan shop in Varanasi.
    A churan shop in Varanasi.
  • Varanasi hairdresser shop.
    Varanasi hairdresser shop.

Buildings[edit]

Education[edit]

People[edit]

Main category: People of Varanasi
  • Sadhu in Varanasi
    Sadhu in Varanasi
  • A sadhu by the Ghats on the Ganges, Varanasi.
    A sadhu by the Ghats on the Ganges, Varanasi.
  • A sadhu playing flute, Benaras.
    A sadhu playing flute, Benaras.
  • A weaver at silk handloom, in Varanasi, making a Banarasi sari, which usually takes two months.
    A weaver at silk handloom, in Varanasi, making a Banarasi sari, which usually takes two months.
  • A sadhu warming the morning tea
    A sadhu warming the morning tea
  • A flower seller.
    A flower seller.

Sarnath[edit]

Main category: Sarnath
  • Monastery around Dhamek stupa, Sarnath.
    Monastery around Dhamek stupa, Sarnath.
  • Dharmarajika Stupa from the pre-Ashokan Era.
    Dharmarajika Stupa from the pre-Ashokan Era.
  • Yasa Stupa.
    Yasa Stupa.
  • Chaukhandi Stupa on a hill, Sarnath, commemorates the spot where the Buddha met his first disciples, dating back to the fifth century or earlier and later enhanced by the addition of an octagonal tower of Islamic origin.
    Chaukhandi Stupa on a hill, Sarnath, commemorates the spot where the Buddha met his first disciples, dating back to the fifth century or earlier and later enhanced by the addition of an octagonal tower of Islamic origin.
  • Brahmi script on Ashoka Pillar, Sarnath.
    Brahmi script on Ashoka Pillar, Sarnath.
  • Mulagandhakuti Vihara, Buddhist temple at Sarnath, next to the Dharmek stupa.
    Mulagandhakuti Vihara, Buddhist temple at Sarnath, next to the Dharmek stupa.
  • Buddha from Mulgandha Kuti Vihar.
    Buddha from Mulgandha Kuti Vihar.
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