The elegantly carved feline figures from the third century B.C., unearthed by the British in northern India, embody both ...

A Sadhu smeared in 'gulal' celebrates 'Masan Holi' at the Manikarnika Ghat, in Varanasi. The tradition, referred as ‘Masan ...

Pilgrims come from across India and around the ... higher and higher states of being. Varanasi is also considered the holiest place on earth for Hindu cremation because the body's ashes can ...

Holi, the festival of colors, is celebrated across India with joy and enthusiasm. However, in Varanasi, the ancient city ...

Holi celebrations started in Kashi with Rangbhari Ekadashi, setting the stage for grand festivities at Kashi Vishwanath ...

Varanasi: Amidst burning pyres, thousands indulged in Mahashamshan (cremation ground) of Kashi - the Manikarnika Ghat - on ...

Also known as ‘Masan (cremation ground) ki Holi’, in this age-old unique tradition in Varanasi, the celebrations took place ...

One of the most intriguing aspects of Varanasi is its burning ghats, where Hindu cremations take place. These sacred sites are a testament to the cyclical nature of life and death in Hindu belief.