That’s why people become so emotionally connected to the place! Pure drama. And so magnificently recounted, Madhu. The shots are wondrous – that new camera of yours has given you wings! 🙂
Thank you Meredith. I ruined hundreds, before I could salvage a handful of decent shots! It is a huge learning curve, and I am still not completely familiar with all its functions.
I am very glad you posted these photo’s again Madhu. I think they’re stunning and it’s just like sort of a ‘re-cap’ when you post them again, for those of us that haven’t seen them before. 😀
Great choice for the challenge. I love it! 😀
Madhu, what a fantastic choice for challenge. I really enjoyed your post, The Light Of Faith . Stunning photos and the music cloud adds the intensity to the post.
I am so glad you “recycled” these photos, as I had missed them the first way around. The sound clip added such a richness and depth to those photos, truly you took us along with you.
Remember when I posted my chosen Featured Images from my Featured Bloggers? The pictures you showed on that event were high in my consideration. It was even more impressed to know that it’s from a fancy camera. Your travels and images are worth revisiting and reposted again and again.
The Urge To Wander 
This a splendid choice, Madhu. Each shot has its own drama, and then the whole…
Thank you Tish. The Ganga Aarti was pure drama! 🙂
I think that first shot is the most dramatic. Love it!
Thank you very much Emilio. I got lucky with that one.
Absolutely perfect Madhu
Happy you think so Gilly. All other photo series that would have worked for this theme seemed tame in comparision 🙂
Lovely entry Madhu!
Than you Nicole.
That’s why people become so emotionally connected to the place! Pure drama. And so magnificently recounted, Madhu. The shots are wondrous – that new camera of yours has given you wings! 🙂
Thank you Meredith. I ruined hundreds, before I could salvage a handful of decent shots! It is a huge learning curve, and I am still not completely familiar with all its functions.
I can believe it, but you are achieving great results, even if they’re perhaps not the majority just yet! 🙂
This is magnificent, Madhu, simply magnificent. And so well chosen for the challenge. That first photo is incredibly beautiful, enigmatic, magical.
Thank you Ann Christine. The drama of that event is undeniable 🙂
Hmmm, could Kashi be working its way in already?!
Fabulous shots! 🙂
Ha ha, not quite yet Marina 🙂
Wow! Perfection!!
Thank you Angeline.
That works! Very dramatic and beautiful.
janet
Thank you Janet.
Great shots as always Madhu. Thanks for sharing them. -Max-
Many thanks Max 🙂
Fascinating photos!
It was a fascinting ceremony Bastet. Thank you for stopping by.
This looks dramatic, magic, exotic, just wonderful! Lovely presentation and interpretation of the theme!
Have a great weekend, Madhu!
Love, Dina
Thank you ver much Dina. A gret weekend to you too 🙂
Simply beautiful shots.
Thank you! Your entry is quite the thriller! 🙂
Thank you again! I felt like putting a bit of a twist on the theme.
Magic!
Thank you Wisnu. Just hopped over to check yours…..certainly different!! 😀
I am very glad you posted these photo’s again Madhu. I think they’re stunning and it’s just like sort of a ‘re-cap’ when you post them again, for those of us that haven’t seen them before. 😀
Great choice for the challenge. I love it! 😀
Thank you Sonel. And I love your new Gravatar! 🙂
You’re very welcome Madhu and thank you. I am glad you do. 😀
Perfect entries for the challenge Madhu!
Many thanks Kan 🙂
Great choice for the challenge, Madhu. Glad you posted the link. 🙂
Thank you Sylvia.
Fabulous images! 🙂
Thank you Luann 🙂
Lovely Benares!
Good shots, Madhu.
Thank you Stefano.
Yep! That certainly fits the bill beautifully, Madhu 🙂
Glad you agree Jo 🙂
Brilliant shots, Madhu. They remind me of cinematic shots from an old epic movie. Love the drama!!
Oh thank you Elisa! That is high praise indeed 🙂
Beautiful shots! 🙂
I have to visit this place!..
Thank you Tanmayi. I found Varanasi too overwhelming. The aarti was the nicest part.
Been on my mind since a while.. 🙂
http://tanmayigidhblog.wordpress.com/2013/09/20/yoga-reflexions-2/
A warm reminder of pleasant times. Right, Madhu? Lovely photos.
Absolutely right….thanks Judy 🙂
Three exciting, perfect shots!!!
Thank you dear Paula! I am flattered 🙂
Magnifient, Madhu! Amazing capture, WoW!!!
Thank you so much Amy 🙂
Madhu, what a fantastic choice for challenge. I really enjoyed your post, The Light Of Faith . Stunning photos and the music cloud adds the intensity to the post.
Thank you so much Viveka. Glad you enjoyed that post.
perfect choices, so exciting and brilliant, yes, another wow from me!
Aw, thank you Christine! I am so happy you like it 🙂
Nice shots. The ganga arti is definitely a captivating one.
It is Niranjan. The best part of our visit actually.
Amazing. And perfect for this week’s challenge 🙂
Thank you Marianne.
These are fabulous photos, Madhu. 🙂
Thank you Imelda. It was an amazing ceremony.
Stunning images.
Thanks for following me.
Thank you! And you are most welcome 🙂
Stunning photos… Like it 😀
Thank you Halim. And welcome to my blog 🙂
Beautiful shots Madhu! Gorgeous lighting.
Thanks Uday.
Definitely fabulous! (Recommended to me by Browsing the Atlas – definitely a good recommendation!)
I love the way these three interact, bringing us in, then out again, so we can see the whole picture.
Oh thank you Bronwyn! I am well and truly flattered 🙂
I am so glad you “recycled” these photos, as I had missed them the first way around. The sound clip added such a richness and depth to those photos, truly you took us along with you.
Thank you Kat. I am glad you enjoyed that post. I worry about boring people with repeat posts, but I see there is merit in the occasional ‘recycle’ 🙂
Fabulous shots Madhu, full of wonderful atmosphere, light, noise and incredible warmth!
Thanks Patti. The aarti was all of that and more 🙂
I am glad you reused them Madhu…they are perfect
Thank you Jo 🙂
I have only this to say Madhu – It doesn’t get much better than this!
Thank you so much Tina! Means a lot coming from you 🙂
Remember when I posted my chosen Featured Images from my Featured Bloggers? The pictures you showed on that event were high in my consideration. It was even more impressed to know that it’s from a fancy camera. Your travels and images are worth revisiting and reposted again and again.
That is sweet and generous of you Rommel. I am grateful for your encouragement and positive feedback.
excellent 🙂
Thanks Joshi.
This is so beautiful Madhu!
Sorry for the unfollow/follow, it was just a wrong button-press….
Have a lovely weekend!
Thank you. And not to worry, I do that all the time 🙂
As always, your photography is powerful and stirs the emotions. 🙂 It’s been a while…
It has. Thank you for stopping by to tell me Eliz. Always a pleasure to see you here 🙂