By train: The Varanasi railway junction and Kashi railway station are the two main railheads in Varanasi. Travellers can make their travel bookings till either of these two stations. Both these railway stations are well linked with prime Indian cities via extensive rail network. How can I go to Varanasi from here? Travel options By […]

And all the time the constant flow of people. Secondly, Varanasi stinks. It stinks and it smells. The stench of urine or cow dung or uncollected rubbish jostles at any given time with the smell of spices and jasmine and incense. Does Ganges river smell? The pungent smell did not go away. On the Ganges […]

Varanasi is a city in Northern India also known as Benares or Kashi. The city is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world and is not only the spiritual capital of India, but also the holiest of seven sacred cities in Hinduism, and it played a significant role in the development of […]

The total straight line distance between Varanasi and Kashi is 1705 KM (kilometers) and 20.66 meters. The miles based distance from Varanasi to Kashi is 1059.5 miles. Is Kashi and Varanasi is same? Varanasi, also called Benares, Banaras, or Kashi, city, southeastern Uttar Pradesh state, northern India. It is located on the left bank of […]

Varanasi, India – 5,000 years old India is the world-famous centre of ancient civilisations, religions, and spirituality, and at the same time, the cradle of the oldest cities in the world. The sacred city of India Varanasi. formerly known as Benares, has been a religious and cultural centre for at least 5000 years. Which is […]

Manduadih. The North Eastern Railway (NER) authorities have replaced the signboard with the new name of the station as Banaras. NER’s divisional railway manager (Varanasi) Vijay Kumar Panjiar said, “We received the final approval of railway board for the renaming Manduadih as Banaras railway station on Wednesday. Is Varanasi name change? A ‘no objection certificate’ […]

Kashi Vishwanath Ki Nagri, as Varanasi is commonly called is a place that was ruled by Mughals and Kings in the past. The city has the finest river frontage in India with miles of Ghats or steps for religious bathing, an array of shrines and temples and various other beautiful palaces. Which city called the […]

Varanasi is a bustling city with more than 3.5 million occupants (known locally as Banarasis). It’s poor; it lacks services and infrastructure, and has been exploited by the state government for decades. It will not fix you fruity drinks. It might, however, teach you a few things about the cycle of life and death. Is […]

Varanasi, also called Banaras and Kashi, was chosen in 2014 by Narendra Modi to contest the Lok Sabha polls from city of Uttar Pradesh. The name Varanasi is said to be derived from combination of ‘Varuna’ and ‘Asi’ — the names of rivers.This word reflects the real culture of the city. Why Banaras was renamed […]

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath had earlier in April, announced a ban on liquor shops and sale of non-vegetarian food at all places of worships including Varanasi, Vrindavan, Ayodhya, Chitrakoot, Deoband, Dewa Sharif, Misrikh-Naimisharanya. Can you eat meat in Varanasi? And since followers of Shiva believe he is a vegetarian God, he and most […]

Varanasi, also called Benares, Banaras, or Kashi, city, southeastern Uttar Pradesh state, northern India. It is located on the left bank of the Ganges (Ganga) River and is one of the seven sacred cities of Hinduism. Why Banaras is called Varanasi? The official name of Varanasi is not a modern name. It is possibly based […]

Bhojpuri. Bhojpuri is the native language of Varanasi. Sanskrit is the oldest language here. It is also taught in banaras. Which language is spoken in Kashi? Khasi (Ka Ktien Khasi) is an Austroasiatic language spoken primarily in Meghalaya state in India by the Khasi people.Khasi language. Khasi Native speakers 1,037,964 (2011 census) Language family Austroasiatic […]

LUCKNOW: Varanasi, one of the most ancient holy cities of the world, has been adjudged as the cleanest among the cities situated on the banks of river Ganga.According to Swachh Survey-2020, a number of UP cities have done well on the scale of cleanliness. Is Varanasi a clean city? However, Varanasi emerged as the ‘Best […]

Varanasi, popularly known as Kashi is popular amongst the pilgrims for taking holy dips in the River Ganges. The city has been one of the most popular tourist destinations in India due to its endless ghats, famous temples, fascinating rituals, and vibrant religious festivals. Why is Varanasi famous for tourism? The city attracts millions of […]

On the northern side of Vishwanath Temple is the Gyan Kupor Well. The faithful believe drinking its water leads to a higher spiritual plane, though they are prevented from doing so by a strong security screen. Non-Hindus are not allowed to enter. Are non Hindus allowed in Kashi Vishwanath? As a non-hindu you are not […]