Situated along the banks of the holy Ganges River, Varanasi is one of the oldest living cities in the world. It has a rich cultural heritage, spiritual significance and vibrant traditions that ...

The History Lecture Series hosted their second installment of “River Histories” on Jan. 29 with a lecture presented by ...

In the heart of India lies a city where life and death dance side by side, where the sacred Ganges River whispers ancient ...

Celebrities from Coldplay frontman Chris Martin to US actress Dakota Johnson have reportedly joined millions of pilgrims at ...

The Ganges River, often referred to as the "Mother Ganges ... Pilgrimage sites like Varanasi, Haridwar, and Rishikesh along the river’s banks are significant for rituals and spiritual practices.

From lazy strolls through ancient alleys to sacred rituals along the Ganges, Varanasi in winter promises memories of a lifetime.

Varanasi is also considered the holiest place ... of the Kumbh Mela—parade en masse to bathe in the waters of the Ganges River, followed by the millions of pilgrims who have also come to partake ...

India boasts several breathtaking riverbank destinations that are perfect for photography, offering a mix of scenic beauty, ...

The Ganges river in India is more than 2,500km long and has the most populated river basin in the world. Hundreds of millions of people and a huge range of wildlife rely on the river Ganges. But ...

From President Murmu's visit to the narration of Bhagwat Katha and Ganga Aarti recreation, here’s a glimpse of the latest ...

In a first, India has tagged a healthy male Ganges river dolphin (Platanista gangetica) in Assam, which will help chalk out a long-term conservation plan for the endangered species ...