Varanasi, the spiritual capital that holds a major momentouseness in the Hindu religion, is not only a place to be considered holy but a destination where every follower of Hindu customs must want ...

There are two ghats in the old city of Varanasi where corpses are cremated. One of them is the Manikarnika Ghat, the burning ghat. Here the families carry the corpses. Here the open funeral pyres ...

Varanasi, India’s holiest city, offers a spiritual and cultural experience. This three-day itinerary includes a sunrise boat ...

Dashashwamedh Ghat is one of the oldest and most important ghats in Varanasi. In the early 16th century when the Marathas… Assi Ghat, situated at the confluence of river Ganga and Asi is ...

"Projects worth approximately Rs 41.23 crore for various ghats in Varanasi have been approved, out of which Rs 16 crore has already been released," Singh said. He added that the places include ...

(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 ...

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 ...

Visiting the ghats of Varanasi is the best thing to do in this city known for its religious significance to Hindus. Taking a dip in the Ganga at one of the ghats to wash away your sins is ...

Organising events on the ghats of the Ganga in Varanasi will now require paying a fee to the municipal corporation, an official said on Tuesday. Before this, organisers only had to seek permission ...