Masaan Ki Holi – A Celebration Beyond Life
Amidst the sacred ghats of Varanasi, devotees and Aghoris raise their hands to the sky, chanting "Hara Hara Mahadev" as they play Holi with ashes from cremation pyres. This powerful tradition honors Lord Shiva, symbolizing the cycle of life and death.
Shot on a Sony Alpha A68 SLR, the black-and-white conversion enriches the depiction of devotion and divine chaos. Capturing this moment amid the surging crowd was a challenge, but the raw energy and spiritual intensity make this image a reflection of the timeless spirit of Varanasi. Hara Hara Mahadev!