The rising sun breaks through the hovering mist over the Ganga, the diffused light lending a delicate, gauzy feel to the morning scenes in Ramnagar. People gather in large groups under a sky bathed in pink and orange hues. There's a buzz in the air as people prepare to attend the day's episode of Ramlila.
Located about 23 km from Varanasi, Ramnagar is known for its unique Ramlila festival, which is more than 200 years old.