21st Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest People
A walk towards the Divine
Varanasi (also known as Kashi and Benares) is one of the holiest and ancient cities of the world. It is a place to purify oneself and it is believed to be the place of the soul's liberation. The belief has lasted centuries and will do probably til the end of time. I visited the place and I could feel an unseen energy at a deep level. This photo was taken near the Kashi temple - the grandest amongst 2000 odd temples within the city. It shows self-absorbed devotees returning from the temple, charged with Shiva's blessings.
Photo Detail
Date Taken: | 02.2023 |
Date Uploaded: | 11.2023 |
Photo Location: | Varanasi, India |
Camera: | ILCE-7M3 |
Copyright: | © Sandeep Maher |