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    The elderly sit on the front porches of the houses or common verandah's to discuss various topics like the rising food prices, falling values in politics, insubordinate & disrespectful youth etc. by: photojournal Views[1058] Many elderly people from across India go to Varanasi and spend their last days and wait for death to arrive. It is not an exaggeration to say that almost half a million of such people reside in this oldest & holiest of cities for Hindus in India. by: photojournal Views[1118] At least once in a life time, visit Varanasi and take a holy dip in the river Ganges - this is what a typical Hindu believes in India. Especially, the elderly wait for an opportunity to visit Varanasi, irrespective of their old age, health condition, financial situation etc. by: photojournal Views[866] It is not uncommon to find a widowed elderly woman on the ghats of Varanasi. Most of them find a place at old age homes in the city or earn their livelihood by selling 'chai' (tea) and just live by the ghats under a temporarily arranged hut. by: photojournal Views[1007] It is easy to get lost in the narrow alleys of the ancient maze like city of Varanasi and one often finds a kind smiling gentleman who patiently explains the way to reach a place. by: photojournal Views[883]
     

    Photos: My Scholarship entry - A 'place' I have visited

    INDIA | Mon, 17 Jun 2013 | By photojournal | Photo Gallery | Scholarship Entry

    I'm Santosh Korthiwada from Hyderabad, India. Photography is been my hobby & passion for some years and I'm working towards making it a profession. I love taking pictures of people and travel and someday would like to make a significant contribution to ... Read more >
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    Tags: benaras, india, people, portrait, santosh korthiwada, travel photography scholarship 2013, varanasi

     

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