A day in Banaras, a day out of this world
Banaras a
city with many mysteries, exquisitely depicted in colour. A selection of one
hundred and eight photographs portraying a day in Kashi, a day out of this
world.
Kashi,
Banaras, Varanasi, one of the most ancient of living cities. One can still
trace its ancient background through the face it presents today. It is a city
that unfolds its deepest secrets to only a few. A few who through dedication
and love come time and time again to document the most inner and hidden secrets
of this ancient city.
A book of photographs by Séverine Dabadie
Text by Christiane Etchezaharreta and Séverine Dabadie
Well
travelled and well versed in the ways of the world Séverine Dabadie and her
long time friend Christiane Etchezaharreta finally discovered a new reality in Varanasi
or Kashi as they so lovingly dub it. Inspired by the antiquity they decided to
produce a book that would make Varanasi available to all. Coming from Basque
Country both have travelled widely together Séverine with her ever-ready camera
and Christiane with her flowing pen. This is their first attempt at a
full-scale book but they assure us that there may be more to come. Séverine
Dabadie though has over the past ten years displayed her photographs in many
exhibitions.
Translated from French by David Azpiazu Torres
