varanasis sacred shiv lingam a dawn offering at the ganges ghat witnessing spiritual devotion

meticulously illuminated witnessing historical experience varanasis spiritual testament centuries venerated ingrained reverence religious tradition awakening artifacts landscape landmarks offering devotion poignant prepared vibrates devotees varanasi practice hinduism geometry cultural heritage morning perform ancient journey culture tourism rituals sacred lingam ganges bathes famous symbol ritual deeply fabric hushed rising prayer travel temple early light hindu shiva citys faces