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

Delve into the interesting backdrop of local legends hidden in plain sight in this ancient city of Varanasi and explore the ...

The Manikarnika and Harishchand ghats are the ones where around 200 cremations happen in a day. Dashashwamedh Ghat, Prayag Ghat and Assi Ghat are some of the other prominent ghats of Varanasi that ...

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 ...