There are cities you visit, and then there are cities that visit you—haunt you, hold you, heal you. Kashi, also known as ...

In the heart of India lies Varanasi, a city that predates history itself. As you wander through its narrow alleys, the walls ...

Planning a trip to Varanasi? These 5 famous ghats in Kashi, from Manikarnika to Assi Ghat, offer a mix of spirituality, ...

Varanasi, India's spiritual center, provides a deeper connection to the Indian soul. Life and death coexist peacefully here, and each ceremony serves a purpose. Witness cremation ceremonies, enjoy an ...

15. Harishchandra Ghat King Harishchandra was known for his strong commitment to truth and justice. Named after the famous king, the Harishchandra Ghat is another important cremation ghat in Varanasi.

Babu Jageshwar Prasad, “Minaret and Punch Ganga Ghat (Varanasi)”, Silver albumen print mounted on card, 1880s. Courtesy DAG. While Ganga’s waters appear pristine and full, the views are ...

From a vantage point over Manikarnika ghat, Varanasi’s holiest cremation ghat, I looked down upon a corpse swaddled in cloth. It was lifted gently onto a pyre, covered in logs and set alight.

The festival takes place at cremation ghats, where people smear themselves with ash instead of colors. This tradition is deeply connected to Lord Shiva, who is believed to reside in Varanasi and ...

Gulshan Kapoor, the organiser of the 'Chita Bhasma Holi' or 'Masan Holi' ritual at the Mahashamshan (cremation ground), said Naga Sadhus danced Close this menu Tuesday, 17 June 2025 ...