Benaras

by Ritu Jhignon

English 112 pages 1 edition

The ghats of Benaras are an impressionist painting: the thin glassy river shimmering in the foreground; women bathing in colourful saris; thin muscular yogis perfecting their yoga asanas; sadhus deep in meditation or chanting the mahamrityunjaya jaap; pot-bellied businessmen dipping into the waters; groups of elderly pilgrims gingerly making their way down the slick narrow steps; convoys of boats; the rites and rituals for the souls on their final journeys; crowds of mourners, and always, always, the pyres. Benaras is a stunning collection of photographs that captures the beauty and vibrancy of this ancient city. From the divine ghats lining the holy Ganga to the rustic streets and the intricately detailed temples, each breathtaking image transports you to a land steeped in culture and history. Every page you turn will take you on an organic and deeply self-explorative journey where your weathered soul can embrace the glorious divine.