Varanasi in Winter Fog: Photographer Manish Khattry’s Journey Through Time and Soul


Varanasi in winter fog transforms into a realm where time seems to pause, allowing the city’s most poetic essence to emerge. For photographer Manish Khattry, walking through its mist-laden ghats was like stepping into a dream, where the familiar softened into the ethereal. The dense fog draped over ancient temples and winding alleys, turning them into silhouettes of history and mystery.

The gentle ripples of the Ganges, the flickering diyas, and the hushed prayers merged into a quiet symphony that resonated with the soul. Each photograph he captured was more than an image—it was a conversation with the city, an attempt to translate its whispers into visual poetry. Through his lens, the fog did not conceal but revealed, unveiling Varanasi’s timeless spirit in a way words could never fully express.

Presenting his collection of 20 photographs was a deeply personal experience for Khattry, as each frame carried a piece of his soul and the essence of Varanasi’s winter magic. The images were not just visual records but windows into a city suspended between reality and dreams. With every shutter release, he felt the weight of fleeting moments made eternal, an honor to preserve something so transient yet profound.

Sharing these photographs, he hoped to transport viewers to that mystical morning light, where the mundane transformed into the divine. For him, Varanasi in the winter fog is not just a city—it is an emotion, a spiritual journey, and an everlasting dream come alive.

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About Manish Khattry

On February 8, 1973, an artist’s soul graced this world—one destined to leave an indelible mark on art, literature, music, and culture. From the age of 16, Manish Khattry’s creative brilliance found expression in the pages of a leading daily newspaper through his cartoons. What began as a youthful passion soon evolved into a lifelong devotion to the artistic world. In 1994, he revolutionized Indian art by pioneering the use of computers as a recognized medium of artistic expression. Over the years, he has trained more than 3,000 students, guiding them to showcase their digital artworks in prestigious galleries, including the esteemed Lalit Kala Akademi in New Delhi.

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Among all his artistic pursuits, photography became his true calling—a medium through which he could immortalize the timeless essence of Banaras. With a keen eye for antiquity and an unwavering passion for storytelling, he has spent over a decade capturing the rich cultural heritage of Varanasi. His collection, now exceeding a million images, intricately portrays the city’s diverse facets—its architecture, daily life, fairs, festivals, food, and crafts. This labor of love is not merely a photographic endeavor but a heartfelt mission to preserve the real, ever-evolving Banaras for generations to come. His work has earned him the prestigious title of the world’s top-ranked street photographer. Committed to sharing his vision, he has compiled and published numerous books, each an artistic masterpiece and a visual narrative of Banaras.


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