Kashi
For a photographer, Kashi is a living canvas. Every lane, priest, pilgrim, and flame tells a story. The ghats — especially Harishchandra and Manikarnika — are where life and death coexist in their rawest form. These are not places for the faint-hearted; they’re places for those who wish to feel truth through their lens. Kashi offers endless opportunities for street and documentary photography — portraits of priests, women praying by the river, the rhythm of Ganga Aarti, and moments of faith etched in every corner. A long zoom lens works wonders here — capturing life on the ghats from the boats. Create panoramas; they’ll reward you with breathtaking life-size prints. Temples, however, are strictly no-photography zones, and one must always respect that. The best approach is to scout locations a day prior, plan your frames, and shoot swiftly. Security around the temples is tight, so blend in and stay discreet.