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  Varanasi, also known as Benares or Kashi, is a city located in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world and is considered a sacred Hindu city

Alakhnanda Cruise on River Ganga

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1st Oct' 2022, it was an amazing evening cruise ride started from Ravidas Ghat, me and my wife along with daughter and son, enjoyed Alkhnada cruise. We were enlightened by commentary on the cruise with visuals and stories about Varanasi and ghats and historical importance which were observed by great writer and historian Mark Twain. I was listening and latter we saw when cruise was passing through the various ghats like Harischandra, Manikarnka and passage of Kashi Vishwanath corridor passages etc. The entire views were irresistible to take pics..

Margam Kali

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Margam Kali is the most popular Christian art form in Kerala. Presented in a group mainly by women, the performers should have a sense of rhythm and should be agile, to make a performance successful. This is presented mostly at Christian wedding ceremonies and also for Feasts at churches. #BNIVaranasi #dekhoapnadesh #BeVocalForLocal #kerala #india #MargamKali #culture #tourism #indiantourism

SHIVLING OF KASHI

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  SHIVLING OF KASHI AADI MAHADEV (MAHADEV LING) The temple is located at No. A-3/92, behind Trilochan Temple. Can be accessed by auto rickshaw alternatively by boat ride upto Trilochan Ghat and climb the steps. It's believed that during Satyug, One Linga emerged from Bhoomi. This Ling gets the credit of making Kashi Mukti Kshetra (region free from bondage). After performing pooja here with sincere devotion at this temple, even if he happens to die in any place other than kashi, will reach Shiva’s abode.   AAPA STAMBHESHWAR Aapa Stambheshwar is located at K-53/66, Dara Nagar, People can approach this temple by rickshaw through Bisheshwarganj/GPO and walk through the locality of Madhyameshwar temple. The landmark for this temple is a well and Budhwa Baba temple (Hanuman). By worshiping this Ling, the devotee is blessed with Brahma Gyan (ultimate knowledge). AADI VARAHESHWAR Aadi Varaheshwar is located at D.17/111, inside Ram Mandir, Dasaswamedh Ghat. The Linga is located be...