Rising waters of the Ganga River inundated ghats and entered temple premises across Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, on Tuesday, 21 July 2026, as the river's water level continued to climb amid the monsoon season. (Photo: NationPress)
The Ratneshwar Mahadev Temple at Manikarnika Ghat, Varanasi, stood partially submerged on 21 July 2026 as the Ganga's water level continued to rise in Uttar Pradesh during the ongoing monsoon. (Photo: NationPress)
The Ratneshwar Mahadev Temple at Manikarnika Ghat remained partially under water on 21 July 2026 as the swelling Ganga continued its upward surge through Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, during the monsoon. (Photo: NationPress)
A priest remained seated inside the partially inundated Shri Raghaveshwar Mahadev Temple at Balaji Ghat, Varanasi, on 21 July 2026, as rising Ganga waters entered the temple premises in Uttar Pradesh. (Photo: NationPress)