Ganga Aarti in Dashashwamedh Ghat in Varanasi. A laser and sound show showcasing the origin of the river Ganga and its significance at Chet Singh Ghat in Varanasi. Several people gathered to ...

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 ...

Nowhere is India more confusing, more chaotic, more Indian than in Varanasi. Everything follows a precise order: The day, life, death. Varanasi belongs to the dead as much as to the living, but to ...

Munilal Tiwari, the eldest male relative of his aunt, performs last rites for her at Manikarnika Ghat before the funeral pyre is lit. [+] Click to enlarge Varanasi's cremation ghats can be ...

Varanasi is hosting the Ganga Mahotsav 2024 ... A large crowd witnessed the Ganga Aarti at the Dashashwamedh Ghat. Kathak dancer Yasmin Singh performed on the Ardhanareshwar theme.

Sarnath Varanasi: Exploring Buddhism's Enduring ... Cover heads as a sign of respect before entering bustling Manikarnika ...

Lakhs of earthern diyas Varanasi is illuminated with thousands of earthen diyas that light the Ganga ghats making a grand spectacle. The place is marked by special events like laser shows ...

The Ghats at Varanasi are popular for the holy dips, but they also offer good options for boating. By boating afloat the ghats, one gets to witness the true flavor of Varanasi. If you opt for ...

To fully experience India's "City of Light," one must sail along the Ganges and wander through the living heritage embodied in Varanasi's ghats, temples and time-honored rituals. Use this list of ...

Munilal Tiwari, the eldest male relative of his aunt, performs last rites for her at Manikarnika Ghat before the funeral pyre is lit. [+] Click to enlarge Varanasi's cremation ghats can be ...