Ganga under the stars

Photographer

Thibault Gerbaldi

Category

Editorial Photography - Travel

Company

Submission Group

Amateur

Year

2026

Country / Region:

United States

As darkness falls over Varanasi, thousands gather along the ghats and aboard wooden boats for the Ganga Aarti, one of Hinduism’s most revered daily ceremonies. From above, the river becomes a constellation of light, where flames, prayers, and reflections merge into a timeless ritual. For centuries, the Ganges has been more than a river—it is a sacred lifeline, drawing pilgrims who come to celebrate life, seek blessings, and honor those who have passed.

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