Incredible India – Monks of Varanasi

A photographic journey from the past to the present, from the tribal regions deep in India to the beautiful destinations that shows the veracity of the largest democracy in the world today.

Incredible India in pictures depicting Indian diversity in cultures, heritage, history, archaeology, literature & religion, from tribal communities to popular settlements.

It is believed by many Hindus that dying in Varanasi & having their cremation & last rites performed in Varanasi, lead them to Moksha or liberation. It frees their spirit & soul from ever being born again. And this liberation is granted by Lord Shiva at the moment of death.

Varanasi is hence populated with a large number of saints & monks who have given up worldly life in preparation of last day. Many embody the spirit of Lord Shiva with their attires & assume the lotus posture while sitting.

Over 5000 years of human civilization, prosperity in arts, science, philosophy and non-materialistic sciences have also harbored religions, rituals & various customs in India. Very often we follow these rituals mechanically these days without completely knowing the purpose or completely following the processes as prescribed in the Vedas.

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