Varanasi

Varanasi, which was under the Kingdom of Kashi, has been a prominent centre from ages. It is also said to be one of the oldest cities of India. Varanasi is famous for the Kashi Vishwanatha Temple which is one of the ...

Temples galore the holy city of Varanasi! But you are mistaken if you think Varanasi is all about temples and pilgrims. Let's take a look at the three of the important museums in Uttar Pradesh located at Varanasi. Bharat Kala museum ...

Varanasi, the holy city at the banks of river Ganges, is a highly revered place for the Hindu community. Considered pious in Hindu mythology, pilgrimage to Varanasi aka Kashi is highly reverent for devotees. Kashi Vishwanath Temple is one amongst the ...

Varanasi is popular for its temples and ghats, but here is a mosque that was built over a temple! Let us know more about Gyanvapi mosque in Varanasi. Kashi Viswanath Temple in Varanasi has been demolished and reconstructed several times. After ...

aranasi is popular for its temples and ghats. Being one of the most sacred cities of India, travellers and tourists visit this place, to experience and be a part of the enchanting environs at Varanasi. Among nearly 100 ghats here, the ...

Varanasi, one of the holiest cities of India is unique due to its religious and cultural significance. When devotees visit this place to take a holy dip in the Ganges, travellers come here to experience and witness the rich culture of ...

We are so accustomed to see Varanasi as a religious place that we have hardly tried knowing about its architectural wonders! These structures belong to the era of the Kingdom of Kashi which ruled the princely state of Benaras. In this ...

Varanasi, also known as Banaras or Kashi, is one of the major pilgrimage centres of India. Being one of the holiest cities of the country, devotees flock in to this divine destination throughout the year. As Mark Twain puts it, Varanasi ...

Rivers not only serve as water suppliers but also as picnic spots in cities. Commercial hubs built on the banks of rivers are always a hit in terms of tourism. Since these rivers are considered as sacred, they also serve as ...

Do you know the occupation of Lord Shiva? He is the gatekeeper of cremation ground! Yes, that is why Aghori Sadhus believe in living near cremation grounds. We can either call it a sect or a state of mind but for ...

One might wonder what the ancient cities then might look like now! Today we can only find some places that either holds their architectural heritage or are still inhabited. Many ancient cities we hear or read might have also perished over ...

In India there are many places and several temples. Among them, many are also mentioned in the ancient scriptures. Sapta means seven and Puri means place; the seven religious places which are sacred for Hindus in India. According to the holy ...