Early morning view along the Ganges, Varanasi.
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.