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Sunrise Over Ganga River In Varanasi

Silhouettes of people, pilgrims, tourists and boats with the sun rising over the Holy Ganga or Ganges river in the Ghats of Varanasi at the river bank. Most of the people are performing prayers, the morning Hindu ritual to the Sun during sunrise or pilgrims and tourists are mediating. Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India (Photo by Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto)

Photo ID	#3899936
Date Taken	8 November 2018
Location	N/A
Photographer	Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto
Category	Human Interest
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto

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