Malviya Bridge is a steel truss bridge located in Varanasi, India. It spans the River Ganges and is one of the key connections between the city's main tourist and residential areas, including the Ghats and the famous Kashi Vishwanath
…Pandit Ravi Shankar or Rabindra Shankar Chowdhury was a celebrated Indian musician, widely regarded as one of the most influential sitar players in history. Born in 1920 in Varanasi, Shankar was the youngest of seven brothers and grew up
…The Balloon Festival of Varanasi is an annual event that takes place in the city of Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India. It is a celebration of adventure sports and cultural tourism and is organized by the Uttar Pradesh Tourism Department. The
…Nakkataiya/Nakataiya/Nakataia or Nak Kataiya is an annual procession that takes place in different areas of Varanasi every year. The term Nakatiya means nasal amputation and is specifically related to an
…Started more than 200 years ago by the king of Varanasi, Ramanagar Ramleela is touted to be much older than that. It is believed that the student of Tulsi Das, Megha bhagat was the first person to start Ramcharitmanas-based Ramleela in the
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The hole from which devotees worship the shivling (Picture by Priyanshu Singh)
Pita Maheshwar Shivling is one of the most secret and hidden temples in Varanasi. It is believed to be shwayambhu a Self-manifested form of Shivling. The
…Sivali Vietnamese Buddhist Temple is located in Sarnath village near Varanasi. The temple boasts a 70 feet tall giant statue of meditating Buddha along with Ashoka and a couple of other statues. Due to its color, it is locally called
…Assi Ghat is one of the most famous and happening places in Varanasi. Situated at the southern edge of the city this location was earlier the confluence of the Assi and Ganga river. The ghat sits at the bank of Ganga but Assi, now a drain
…Dashashwamedh Ghat is one of the oldest, sacred, and most visited Ghat in Varanasi. It is famous for hosting the Ganga Aarti event where hundreds of devotees and travelers participate every evening throughout the year. Its close proximity
…The beautiful Ghats and lively streets of Kashi have always tempted the motion artists to weave a story around them. The ancient city is one of the biggest stages that hold the vibes of entire India. Here's a list of the top 10 movies shot
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