Early morning view along the Ganges, Varanasi. The umbrellas set up in the center are the site of negotiations with a brahmin priest concerning funeral arrangements for deceased family members.
Large painting of Ganesha on a building along the Ganges in Varanasi. A local sadhu (wandering holy man) sits in the lower right corner and blends into the scene.
Night view of the cremation ghat on the Ganges in Varanasi. Taken from a long distance away out of respect for the tradition. The glowing fireplace on the extreme left side is the sacred flame that has been continuously burning for hundreds of years.
