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
…Dev Deepawali/Diwali is a propitious festival that is celebrated every year in Varanasi just 15 days after the Diwali festival with a lot of fervor. It is celebrated on the full moon day of Kartik month every year in accordance with
…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
…Varanasi has been a center of attraction for centuries. It is not only a geographical location. Rather, it’s a living specimen depicting the key concepts of human existence i.e. Dharma, Artha, Kama, and Moksha. Apart from these
…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
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Bharat Mata Mandir, Varanasi (picture by Unnati Sharma)
Built before independence Bharat Mata temple is a unique instance of attribution to patriotism. Located in Mahatma Kashi Vidyapith Campus, the temple was constructed by an
…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
…In Varanasi, no matter where you are you will always be surrounded by Shiva in the form of Shivlings. Banaras is home to more than a thousand Shivlings and hundred of stories about them.
One such story is about a small Shivling which
…Varanasi is a potpourri abundance of life and celebrations. Even if you move around the ghats of Banaras you would find people and animals rejoice together. As they say, dogs, elephants, and horses are the animals closest to human
…As its name goes, Bhang Lassi is a magical blend of Bhang (Indian Cannabis) and Lassi (A yogurt-based Indian drink). Let me give you an insight into these two edible preparations.
“Lassi” is a refreshing summer drink prepared with a yogurt…