Enjoy serene mornings, bustling markets, and peaceful sunsets along the ghats. Varanasi isn’t just a ... or choose a boat view for an even more magical experience. Day 2: Temples, Banarasi ...

At Manikarnika Ghat in Varanasi, people celebrated Holi with ashes from the funeral pyres. Amidst the burning pyres, devotees played Holi using sacred ashes. The scene at Kashi’s Manikarnika ...

Varanasi is that one experience in India that holds the power of transforming you and your life forever. Sitting on the banks of the sacred Ganges, this ancient maze of ghats, temples, and chaotic ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

One of Varanasi's most unique sights are the ghats – the embankments made in steps of stone slabs for pilgrims to perform the rituals. The city is said to have around 84 ghats, some privately owned.

In an unusual sight that caught the attention of St Ives locals, a car was spotted on Monday morning perched precariously on top of a wall. The manner in which the vehicle ended up in such a ...

Varanasi is a city where every corner has a story, and every street has a snack worth trying. From crispy, spicy bites to creamy, sweet indulgences, these seven must-try dishes define the city's food ...

At the Port Louis in Mauritius, NDTV gives you a sneak peak into the Aapravasi Ghat, a UNESCO heritage centre, which was the British government's first site to experiment use of free labour ...