Known in ancient times as Kashi or ‘site of spiritual luminance,’ Varanasi is India’s holiest city. For thousands of years people have come to worship and offer their prayers to the river Goddess –‘Mother Ganga.’ A dip in the holy waters of Varanasi is said to wash away all sins.
Whoever you are: step out of doors tonight, Out of the room that lets you feel secure. Infinity is open to your sigh ~ Dana Gioia
It seems that Indian women almost always bear some load on their head. At least when I look through my images. It must be that it's something eye catching for a westerner.
