2010-03-20 14:51
Varanasi is home to a large number of religious and spiritual organizations representative of the many communities in India.Arya Samaj is located in Bulanala and Lallapur.Bharat Dharma Maham… Read More
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A blog on the enigmatic city of Varanasi in India, where the sacred coexists with sacrilege.The blog is a commentary on the kaleidoscope of Indian customs and culture -Varanasi, some of the unique places one must see in Varanasi and is a 'wanderer's perspective' on one of the oldest cities of the world.We love to share our unique experience with travelers to Varanasi and invite them to share their own perspectives with us.Write to us at [email protected]
2010-03-17 15:08
Navratri or Navratra is an important festival that is celebrated by the Hindus in Varanasi with great fervour and devotion. The period of nine days(hence the name 'navratra') is marked by fa… Read More
2010-03-12 13:55
Of the many saints who lived and taught in Varanasi, the name of Kabir Das towers above the rest for his revolutionary thoughts and preaching’s as early as the 1440 AD. Legend has it t… Read More
2010-03-10 12:49
Varanasi has a rich tradition of eating sweets(or Mithai, as sweets are called in India) made from milk based products. Like the omnipresent ‘Banarasi Paan’ shops in Varanasi, on… Read More
2010-03-08 07:02
Of all the things that Varanasi is famous for, the Banarasi Sari, a rich Sari made by expert weavers using the finest of silks stands out.Banaras is one of the more commonly used names for V… Read More
2010-03-06 15:17
Rajghat , one of the many ghats in Varanasi used to be a important ferry ghat in the 19th century.Archaelogical excavations carried out near Raj Ghat revealed a variety of terracotta human a… Read More
2010-03-05 16:19
The region between Varanasi-Bhadohi-Mirzapur is India’s carpet belt with Bhadohi near Varanasi being the epicenter of the carpet industry in India. Carpet weaving was introduced in Ind… Read More
2010-03-04 14:41
It is a popular saying that if you were to sum up the essence of the way of life in Varanasi in three simple words, all you have to say is, 'Ganga,Bholenath and Paan'.In Varanasi, these thre… Read More
2010-03-03 17:49
Varanasi is also recognized the world over as a hub of Carpet industry. The Varanasi-Bhadohi-Mirzapur belt of this region has been home to traditional carpet weavers who produce some of the… Read More
2010-03-01 17:33
The erstwhile Benares(another name for Varanasi) state was under the rule of Maharaji Chet Singh who ruled the state 200 years ago.Chet Singh had commissioned some magnificent buildings and… Read More
2010-02-28 12:16
There are probably very few street corners in Varanasi, where you wouldn't find a temple dedicated to one of the Hindu dieties. Often referred as the city of temples, Varanasi is home to som… Read More
2010-02-27 09:32
One of the most popular(and scary for those who dont like colours)festivals celebrated in Varanasi or rather the entire Northern India is HOLI.Holi is essentially a Hindu festival which is c… Read More
2010-02-26 16:54
1) Varanasi Ghats: The ghats on the banks of the river Ganges are the soul of Varanasi. The ghats are virtually the kaleidoscope of belief, customs and traditions that constitute the philios… Read More
2010-02-24 15:41
Sarnath, a small town near Varanasi is the place where Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon. It was after attaining enlightenment at Bodh Gaya(in Bihar) that the Buddha travelled to Sarnat… Read More
2010-02-23 14:15
Just thought that these phone numbers might come in handy if you(god forbid) happen to be in an unfortunate situation and need immediate medical attention while traveling in Varanasi.Here ar… Read More
2010-02-21 14:55
In India, the dead body of a person belonging to the majority Hindu community is almost always cremated by fire except in the case of small babies or holy men, who are buried.And a large num… Read More
2010-02-20 11:15
One of the most surprising and unique aspect of the city of Varanasi is that the cremation grounds or the 'shamshan ghats' are located in the city itself and in the vicinity of some of the m… Read More
2010-02-19 17:14
Tha ghats of Varanasi are by far the most colourful places where one can come across some of the most fascinating sites.I happened to witness a rather astonishing one today myslef. On one of… Read More
2010-02-19 16:35
I honestly feel(and am willing to argue) that Pulp Fiction is one of the greatest hollywood movies made so far.I must have watched it several times because I have memorized one of my favorit… Read More
2010-02-18 08:21
The main heritage site at Sarnath houses the monasteries and the famous Dhamek Stupa and the Ashoka Pillar which was originally surmounted by the Lion Capital of Ashoka, the national emblem… Read More
2010-02-18 08:06
Mahabodhi Society at Sarnath was founded by Anagarika Dharmapala who was born in Colombo, Srilanka and is acknowledged as the pioneer in the revival of buddhism in India. As per the inscript… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
In the beginning of the 11th century, Saint Gorakhnath(popularly known as baba Gorakhnath) established the 'Gorakhnath Ka Tila' in the Maldahiya area of Varanasi. Baba Gorakhnath belonged to… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
The Jangamwadi math (pronounced as ‘mutt’) belongs to the ViraShaiva sect and is one of the most prominent math in Varanasi. A ‘math’ is a center of learning and rese… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
As per recorded history, the foundation of modern Varanasi was laid by a man called Mansa Ram. Mansa Ram worked for Meer Rustam Ali till 1738, who had bought the rights for the control and a… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
The Indian Standard Time is the time observed through out India and is calculated on the basis of the 82.5 degree longitude.This line passes through several major Indian cities, however the… Read More
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