In the photo above, the Manikarnika Ghat, center, is submerged by the flood waters in Varanasi, India, on Aug. 26, 2016. As the mighty Ganges River overflowed its banks following heavy monsoon rains, large parts of the Hindu holy town of Varanasi were submerged by floodwaters, keeping away thousands of Hindu devotees. Varanasi is a pilgrim town that Hindus visit to take a dip in the holy Ganges. 