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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 ...
Located near Ganges river on its eastern bank, Ramnagar fort is a structure in Varanasi built in 1750 by Kashi… Banaras Hindu University is one of the largest universities in the world and a ...
Varanasi, a revered spiritual city in North India, has counterparts in the South known as Dakshina Kashi. These sacred towns, including Gokarna, Sringeri, Tiruvannamalai, and Mayiladuthurai, echo ...
1. Take a sunrise boat ride on the Ganges: Witness the ethereal beauty of Varanasi as the first rays of the sun illuminate the river and its ghats. 2. Explore the ghats: Take a leisurely stroll ...
In 2024, Varanasi attracted 3,09,932 foreign tourists. The total number of tourists to Varanasi in 2024 was 11,00,97,743, a significant increase compared to 10,18,67,618 in 2023.
Chunar Fort, a magnificent fortress steeped in history and legends ... seekers or even both. In Varanasi's old city narrow streets is Jantar Mantar which is an ancient observatory established ...
One of the most ancient cremation ghats in varanasi ... every twisting corner provides a glimpse into the living history of this city. Feel the energy of Varanasi its mayhem and colors that ...
It is open from 8:30 AM to 9 PM. Kaal Bhairav Mandir is an ancient temple of Varanasi near the main Post Office. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva, the main deity here. The temple is one of ...
With all its chaos and colours, Varanasi is a unique ancient city that will dwell for ... Steeped deep in history, the university campus is home to centuries-old religious spots, wrestling grounds ...
Touching upon Varanasi’s transformation since 2014, the Prime Minister said that Kashi (the ancient name of Varanasi) had not only preserved its ancient heritage but also embraced a modern outlook.
Varanasi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that in the last ten years, Varanasi's status has been elevated from an ...