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Postcard from Varanasi


Postcard from Varanasi
Information sur la photo
Copyright: william Wolny (william123) Silver Note Writer [C: 4 W: 0 N: 28] (1674)
Genre: Lieux
Média: Couleur
Date de prise de vue: 2008-04
Catégories: Nature
Appareil photographique: Nikon D70, 80-200mm Nikon
Versions: version originale
Date de soumission: 2008-06-16 1:23
Vue: 515
Points: 3
[Ligne directrice - Note] Note du photographe
"The land of Varanasi (Kashi) has been the ultimate pilgrimage spot for Hindus for ages. Often referred to as Benares, Varanasi is the oldest living city in the world. These few lines by Mark Twain say it all: "Benaras is older than history, older than tradition, older even than legend and looks twice as old as all of them put together". Hindus believe that one who is graced to die on the land of Varanasi would attain salvation and freedom from the cycle of birth and re-birth. Abode of Lord Shiva and Parvati, the origins of Varanasi are yet unknown. Ganges in Varanasi is believed to have the power to wash away the sins of mortals.

Ganges is said to have its origins in the tresses of Lord Shiva and in Varanasi, it expands to the mighty river that we know of. The city is a center of learning and civilization for over 3000 years. With Sarnath, the place where Buddha preached his first sermon after enlightenment, just 10 km away, Varanasi has been a symbol of Hindu renaissance. Knowledge, philosophy, culture, devotion to Gods, Indian arts and crafts have all flourished here for centuries. Also a pilgrimage place for Jains, Varanasi is believed to be the birthplace of Parsvanath, the twenty-third Tirthankar".
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Hi,
Nice Picture of Baranasi. Nicely taken the atmosphere.
Regards
Arghya

Hi William

This picture is really wonderful, I like the composition and pov, Boats in foreground is in good position and that saint sitting on right looks good, Background is just perfect, a perfect baneras scene, Colors and lights is very very good. Infact the quality of this picture is superb, I also visited baneras and posted here picture and hope i will go next week also.

A great picture with Nice information .

kind regards

rajiv

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