Badri Narayan Ghat – Badrinath of Varanasi
One of the oldest ghats of Varanasi the Badri Narayan Ghat derives its name from a temple located in the southern part of it. The temple which is a replica of the Badri Narayan (Badrinath temple), Kumaon region of Uttarakhand was built by…
Kashi: An Exploration Within
Call me Kashi, Call me Banares;
Don’t just share as a poem or a story;
Come and know me, and carry me along.
Because
I AM YOU, the existence of life.
Imagine a destination that has chosen to invite you on a visit; a destination…
Mysterious Suicide Temple of Varanasi
Enlightenment, and the death which comes before it, is the primary business of Varanasi. - Tahir Shah
Folklores, Mysteries, Magic, History and Legends. If you will start exploring the Varanasi and dig deeper in its alley you will…
Varanasi – An Experience Beyond Definition
If you asked the tourist or the pilgrim to tell you about Varanasi, they will give you a geographical answer. Country, State, proximity, accessibility, facilities, attractions, will be listed with veracity and great enthusiasm. But ask an…
Mirchi Trisha – Voice Behind Hello Banaras
Hellooooo, Banaras!
From past one year, Banaras is waking up to the voice of this young girl. You might have heard her voice around the teashops and she also might have accompanied you while you were struggling through the traffic jams.…
Gola Ghat – The ancient Ferry Point
Gola Ghat is one of the oldest ghats of Varanasi and its been in use since late12th Century. The upper area of this Ghat had a lot of granaries and the market was called "Galla Market". Locals used to pronounce "Galla" as "Gola" and that's…
Rajghat – Older than Banaras?
Rajghat is the northernmost ghat of Varanasi and located just before the Malviya bridge. It is one of the most famous ghats of Varanasi but holds no religious importance today. In 1970 the municipal corporation of Varanasi built a pucca…
Rani Ghat – Cutest among all?
Rani ghat is located next to the Rajghat and was a part of it in early days. Just like the Rajghat it holds no religious importance and is one of the least popular ghats in Varanasi. In 1937 a queen of Lucknow, Muniya Sahiba built a grand…
Gaay Ghat – Where Peace Meets Celebrations
Gaay Ghat or Gai/Gaye Ghat is an ancient ghat located on the banks of Ganges in Varanasi. Gaay/Gai is a Hindi word which means cow. In ancient time people used to wash their cows on this ghat. Gaay Ghat has a 3ft tall sculpture of a Bull…
Trilochan Ghat – Three Eyed God and Secret Rivers
Trilochan Ghat is one of the oldest ghats of Varanasi. Kashi Kand marks it as a prominent religious site. In fact, the inscriptions from Gahadavala rule(1100CE) also mention about it. Derived from a temple(Trilochaneshvara) located on this…