In Varanasi, India, at the Dashashwamedh Ghat on the Ganges River, two individuals stand on a paved walkway

In Varanasi, India, at the Dashashwamedh Ghat on the Ganges River, two individuals stand on a paved walkway. A woman, draped in a white veil over a pink and red garment, faces away from the viewer. Beside her, a young man in a dark blue shirt and black pants speaks on a mobile phone, his right hand holding the device to his ear. In the background, several boats are docked along the river, and a larger passenger boat with multiple decks sails in the distance. Prayer flags, one a tattered red and gold fabric with an image, are visible near the woman. A sign for "MANDAKINI CRUISE & BOATS" is attached to a metal railing, accompanied by a phone number. QR codes are affixed to the wall beneath the walkway. The sky is overcast, contributing to a subdued atmosphere.