Holi, the festival of colors, is celebrated across India with joy and enthusiasm. However, in Varanasi, the ancient city ...

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 ...

Devotees and Naga Sadhus celebrated Chita Bhasma Holi by playing Holi with funeral ashes at Manikarnika Ghat. The festival, opposed by scholars, involved Sadhus performing rituals and dances. Despite ...

The Ghats at Varanasi are considered holy and it is believed that if one takes a dip in the waters, one is free from all his sins. Those who seek salvation crowd this place, along with tourists ...