Day 3.
Departed the hotel on time at 0830 for our forty minute drive to the airport which we accomplished which is no mean feat in Delhi peak
hour traffic.
Got through security and straight on to the plane for our flight to Varanasi, and transfer to our hotel.
After dinner we had a rickshaw ride through the streets of Varanasi to the ghats of the River Ganges which are the long stretch of steps
leading down to the water on the western banks of the River Ganges. Most are used for bathing,but there are some ‘burning ghats’
Where public cremations are held. To watch the Puja ceremony of Ganga Aarti.
The Puja Ceremony of Ganga Aarti is an evening ceremony conducted on the banks of the River Ganges every night, Aarti means divine light,
and this ceremony is filled with song, prayer and ritual.
Varanasi is the religious capital of Hinduism, Varanasi is the oldest living city in India as well as one of the worlds most ancient cities.
Colourful and chaotic, Varanasi is a fascinating city to discover.
Located on the western banks of the Ganges, devoteestravel to the city to pray and wash away their sins in the holy river.
Then it was a rickshaw ride back to our coach.
Part of the crowd close to 100,000 people
Part of the crowd no the banks of the River Ganges
Some of the rituals performed in the Ganga Aarti.
The Ganga Aarti
The Rickshaw ride through the streets of Varanasi.
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Len and Val
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