Varanasi is a city of sacred Hindu pilgrims, dating to the 11th century B.C. Located in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. The land of Varanasi (Kashi) has been the ultimate pilgrimage spot for Hindus for ages. Regarded as the spiritual capital of India. Along the city’s winding streets are some 2,000 temples, including Kashi Vishwanath, the “Golden Temple,” dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva. Varanasi, also called as Banaras or Kashi is one of the oldest living cities in the world. What else do you need to spend your days in India’s spiritual capital and explore the beauty of the city, which is also one of India’s most popular tourist destinations? Welcome to the divine places of India.

Into the Divine
- Photographer: Pavan Prasad
- Date: May 14, 2025
- Collection: Gratitude, Visions of Renewal Competition