Varanasi (Benares) life and faith
December 29th 2009 From Allahbad on to the unforgettable, mystical and memorable Varanasi for the couple of days before Xmas. (We left for Nepal Xmas morning) Arrived in early afternoon, checked into the hotel and off down the streets. Came across this amazing procession of men in white with saffron and ornage parcels (books?) on their heads all walking down the streets. It was the usual wonderful chaotic colour
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