This is sunrise on the Ganges.  The city of Veranassi is already a very bustling place.

A lady is already cleaning the ghats.

And the pilgrims are lathering up

Several prayers are made as they enter the water

Cremation

These are Buddhists praying at a temple in Sarnath, near Veranassi

This was the best shot I could muster of the Kingfisher (I think) which I think is the state bird.  Or is it the state beer?