However, in Varanasi, the ancient city known for its spiritual and mystical traditions, Holi is played in a rather unusual and eerie way at the famous Manikarnika and Harishchandra Ghats.

Varanasi, the spiritual ... banks of the Ganga river where numerous ghats are present with the significance of spirituality, customs and traditions. Manikarnika ghat remains the most considered ...

In Varanasi ... Harishchandra Ghat in Banaras. On the day of Masan Holi, saints and Shiva devotees play Holi with the ashes of pyres after worshiping Lord Shiva. During this, Manikarnika Ghat ...

Devotees and Naga Sadhus celebrated the unique tradition of playing Holi with funeral ashes amid burning pyres at the Manikarnika Ghat here on Tuesday. Gulshan Kapoor, the organiser of the 'Chita ...

Varanasi, India’s holiest city ... Read more: The town where everyone lives in the same building As night descends, head to Dashashwamedh Ghat for the spectacular Ganga Aarti.

Said to be a sacred ritual, devotees play Holi with ashes from cremation pyres. This age-old tradition, believed to be as ancient as Kashi itself, takes place five days before Holi, signaling the ...

Naga Sadhus and Aghoris will celebrate 'Chita Bhasm ki Holi' at Harishchandra and Manikarnika ghats in Varanasi. Despite objections from some groups claiming it violates tradition, the practice ...