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this is an image of the ganga aarti at the Dashashwamedha Ghat on the
river Ganges in Varanasi (Benaras). writeup:
Dashashwamedha Ghat, is Varanasi’s most popular and accessible bathing
ghat, with rows of pandas sitting on wooden platforms under bamboo
umbrellas, masseurs plying their trade and boatmen jostling for custom.
Its name, "ten horse sacrifices", derives from a complex series of
sacrifices performed by Brahma to test King Divodasa: Shiva and Parvati
were sure the king’s resolve would fail, and he would be compelled to
leave Kashi, thereby allowing them to return to their city. However,
the sacrifices were so perfect that Brahma established the Brahmeshvara
lingam here. Since that time, Dashashwamedha has become one of themost
celebrated tirthas on earth, where pilgrims can reap the benefits of
the huge sacrifice merely by bathing.
Ganga Aarti at Dasaswamedh ghat, is one of the prime attractions of
Varanasi. It starts just after sunset, with a bunch of young men
choreographing to the chantings, holding the lamps. People start
arriving at the ghats as early as 5pm. Dasaswamedh ghat becomes a hub
of activity, with people sitting and waiting for the aarti, buying
flowers and other things from nearby shops or performing pooja. As the
aarti begins, the men take their positions at the platform and begin
swinging the lamp to the tune of chantings. Big lamps look beautiful
after darkness sets in. The choreography is excellent and worth seeing.
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All images copyright, 2006 sanjay nanda / IndiPix Images. All rights reserved. No image may be reproduced in any other form without the prior written permission of the copyright holder.
space calendar 0701w
desktop calenders for anyone to download and use as a desktop wallpaper only.
this is an image of the ganga aarti at the Dashashwamedha Ghat on the
river Ganges in Varanasi (Benaras). writeup:
Dashashwamedha Ghat, is Varanasi’s most popular and accessible bathing
ghat, with rows of pandas sitting on wooden platforms under bamboo
umbrellas, masseurs plying their trade and boatmen jostling for custom.
Its name, "ten horse sacrifices", derives from a complex series of
sacrifices performed by Brahma to test King Divodasa: Shiva and Parvati
were sure the king’s resolve would fail, and he would be compelled to
leave Kashi, thereby allowing them to return to their city. However,
the sacrifices were so perfect that Brahma established the Brahmeshvara
lingam here. Since that time, Dashashwamedha has become one of themost
celebrated tirthas on earth, where pilgrims can reap the benefits of
the huge sacrifice merely by bathing.
Ganga Aarti at Dasaswamedh ghat, is one of the prime attractions of
Varanasi. It starts just after sunset, with a bunch of young men
choreographing to the chantings, holding the lamps. People start
arriving at the ghats as early as 5pm. Dasaswamedh ghat becomes a hub
of activity, with people sitting and waiting for the aarti, buying
flowers and other things from nearby shops or performing pooja. As the
aarti begins, the men take their positions at the platform and begin
swinging the lamp to the tune of chantings. Big lamps look beautiful
after darkness sets in. The choreography is excellent and worth seeing.
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All images copyright, 2006 sanjay nanda / IndiPix Images. All rights reserved. No image may be reproduced in any other form without the prior written permission of the copyright holder.