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.

Assi Ghat, situated at the confluence of river Ganga and Asi is mentioned in many Hindu scriptures ... dip at Assi Ghat Visit Duration: 1 hour Varanasi is a renowned centre for silk weaving ...

This temple, which is believed to be extremely powerful, opens up only on a few selective days such as Shivratri, Rang Bhari ...

Every evening at dusk, visitors can watch Aarti on Dashashwamedh Ghat, an elaborate ... of Uttar Pradesh as it enters Varanasi area too.Most ancient texts and scriptures also mention the river ...

(MENAFN- IANS) New Delhi, Feb 12 (IANS) Thousands of devotees gathered at the Ganga ghats in Varanasi on Wednesday to take a holy dip on Maghi Purnima. Taking a dip in the sacred water bodies is ...

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

Devotees and Naga Sadhus celebrated the unique tradition of playing Holi with funeral ashes amid burning pyres at the Manikarnika Ghat here on ... termed it against the scriptures.