my and Nienka's hands painted with Henna

Nienka getting her hand painted with Henna

Picture of Lord Ganesha painted on the wall (God of luck and good things in life)

It is tradition to light a candle, make a wish, and to send it out on the Ganges to come true.

The Ganges River in Varanasi

Nienka walking down the Ghat in Varanasi at 5:30 in the morning.