The Nepali Temple (Nepali Mandir), also known as the Kathwala Temple, at Lalita Ghat on the Ganges, is dedicated to Lord Shiva
Working at her parents’ shop
A place of reflection, prayer and meditation for these monks. Sarnath is where tradition says Buddha delivered his first sermon, known as the Turning of the Wheel of Dharma.
The Dhamek Stupa is probably the most recognizable monument at Sarnath. It is traditionally associated with the place where Gautama Buddha delivered his first sermon after attaining enlightenment, teaching the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path to his first five disciples
Wood used in the daily cremations on river. The wood is very expensive for most Indians. So many of the bodies of the dead are just wrapped and floated into the Ganges
Here I am headed to the cremation spot. Many bodies were being cremated at the same time. Lots of smoke, fire and holy men. Very very interesting
The Chaukhandi Stupa, at Sarnath, about 10–13 km northeast of central Varanasi. The place where Buddha met his first five disciples after traveling from Bodh Gaya to Sarnath following his enlightenment.
The ruins of the Dharmarajika Stupa and surrounding votive stupas within the Sarnath archaeological complex.
This monk lying on the ground is performing a Buddhist prostration in front of the Dhamek Stupa at Sarnath. The practice is a form of devotional reverence. He may stand and go into this position a hundred times before he stops.