A bathing ghat at Benares. Religious pilgrims bathe at a ghat (stepped wharf) on the River Ganges at Benares, one of Hinduism's holiest sites. The famous Hindu temples of Scindia Ghat and Manikarnika Ghat are located nearby. Benares, United Provinces (Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh), India, circa 1925. Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India, Southern Asia, Asia.
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A bathing ghat at Benares. Religious pilgrims bathe at a ghat (stepped wharf) on the River Ganges at Benares, one of Hinduism's holiest sites. The famous Hindu temples of Scindia Ghat and Manikarnika Ghat are located nearby. Benares, United Provinces (Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh), India, circa 1925. Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India, Southern Asia, Asia.

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Steps Place of worship River Steps Bathing Architecture Ancient Religion Hinduism Religion Festivals and pilgrimage Landscape and scenery Cities and towns Landscape and scenery Rivers and lakes Varanasi Uttar Pradesh India Southern Asia Asia

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