In a rare spiritual gesture, nearly two dozen foreign tourists from Russia, Ukraine, and Spain participated in the sacred Pind Daan rituals in Gaya during the ongoing Pitrupaksh Mela 2025. The ...

An Italian couple is winning hearts on the Internet after they reaffirmed their marriage on their recent tour to Varanasi while performing Hindu rituals. Antolia and Glorius got married in an Indian ...

While Varanasi is celebrated for its spiritual heritage and sacred rituals, its food culture plays an equally important role ...

Varanasi celebrated the Rathyatra Mela after Lord Jagannath's recovery. The Jagannath Temple doors opened after fifteen days of the Lord's illness. Special rituals and prayers occurred, with ...

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) [India], December 21 (ANI): Devotees in Varanasi braved the biting cold on Sunday morning to take a holy dip in the Ganga River, as the city continues to experience low ...

Steeped in ritual, myth, and everyday devotion, Varanasi stands as a rare city where ancient traditions continue to shape daily life without interruption.

Varanasi transforms into a spectacle of colours and devotion as the faithful gather During the joyous occasion of Rangbhari Ekadashi, devotees in Varanasi come together to honour Lord Shiva and ...

Chinese Ambassador Xu Feihong’s visit to Varanasi’s Ganga Aarti has gone viral, highlighting India’s spiritual heritage and shared civilisational ties with China.

Varanasi: Celebrations erupted in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's parliamentary constituency, Varanasi, following India's successful military operation against Pakistan. In a unique show of devotion ...

As winter casts its gentle chill over Varanasi, the holy city transforms into a haven of spiritual and cultural experiences. The cooler months, from November to February, offer a comfortable climate, ...

In this series we pay tribute to the art we wish could visit — and hope to see once travel restrictions are lifted. Varanasi, or Banaras as the locals call it, is one of India’s most sacred cities.