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Ramnagar – The favorite spot in Varanasi

Ramnagar is a city and a municipal board in Varanasi district on opposite side of river Ganga, about 10 kms from Varanasi city main market. Ramnagar has a fort known as Ramnagar Fort which is still the residence of King of Benaras. He was known as Kashi Naresh meaning king of Kashi and is still regarded by old residents of the city of Varanasi. Ramnagar Fort and […]

Prayagraj – the holy city of Triveni Sangam and Kumbh Mela

Kumbh Mela, the largest gathering in the world at a place, is held after every 6 years and Maha Kumbh after every 12 years at Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj. Next Maha Kumbh will be held in January 2025. Triveni Sangam is the confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna and “invisible” Saraswati rivers and is a sacred […]

The Magestic Evening Ganga Aarti of Benaras

This mega event held daily in the evening at Dashaswamedh Ghat is a not to miss event for travelers coming to this wonderful place first time. Ganga Aarti is performed daily in the evening by a group of priests at Dashaswamedh Ghat. Through the Aarti, Agni Pooja is performed in which a commitment is made […]

Subah-e- Banaras

Subah-e-Banaras is a not to miss experience. Enjoy early morning Varanasi which is full of life, light and spiritual essence perpetuating the eternal beauty of nature along with Vedic Chanting, Music and Yoga. A mystic blend of nature’s grandeur and human existence, Rising Sun, Golden Ganges and glittering Ghats inspire men to Enchant, Sing and […]

The Dev Deepawali of Varanasi

Dev Deepawali in Varanasi / Benaras is celebrated on the occasion of Kartik Poornima and the Ganga Ghats are decorated with tiny lamps (diyas) with the belief that on the day of Dev Deepawali, the Gods descend on Earth. These lamps are lit to welcome Gods on earth. Little sparks of fire flicker makes this […]

A Guide to Visit Sarnath

Sarnath is located 15 kms from Varanasi main market. After attaining enlightenment at Bodh Gaya Lord Buddha came to Sarnath and preached his first discourse in the deer park to set in motion the ‘Wheel of the Dharma’. There is also a Bodhi Tree planted by Anagarika Dharmapala which was grown from a cutting of the Bodhi Tree at Bodh Gaya.Sarnath, […]