sawsengee's photos with the keyword: Varanasi

Early morning capture of a hindu sadhu at the River Ganges Dashaswamedh ghats........he was so skinny, sitting in an upright meditation posture with collar bones protruding but yet looking so fresh & ready to greet the brand new day, and everyday.

Street portrait of a hindu sadhu at the bathing ghats of Varanasi.....I waited & watched for 15 minutes for him to complete his ablution, grooming & prayers before I asked him for his portrait.

a monochrome street portrait of a hindu sadhu in the Dashashwamegh ghat in Varanasi India.

Street portrait of a hindu pilgrim at the Meer Ghat in the holy city of Varanasi India. He was looking at me wandering around the bathing ghat by the River Ganges clutching onto his only possession, a piece of dhoti. Finally, when I approached him for a photo, he was only too happy with a simple request that I bought him a bottle of orange juice.....& I humbly obliged, thank you babaji for the photo opportunity.

Portrait of a hindu sadhu captured at Mir Ghat in Varanasi .....his piercing eyes seem to be looking beyond my camera lens, beyond my face & into my very soul !

Portrait of a merchant in Varanasi india.

Portrait of a hindu sadhu captured at the Dashashwamedh Ghat in Varanasi, India.

Portrait of a hindu devotee with incredibly pronounced eye brows contrasting with his dark complexion. The scene was captured at the steps of Meer Ghat in Varanasi, India.

Portrait of a sadhu with flower garlands captured at the Munshi Ghat Varanasi India.

Portrait of a hindu sadhu at Lalita Ghat in Varanasi India....stern-looking, elegant yet friendly.

Portrait of an old hindu sadhu in the holy city of Varanasi, India