Varanasi transforms into 'Mini Maha Kumbh' as thousands of Naga Sadhus arrive ahead of Maha Shivratri
The ancient city of Varanasi is witnessing a spiritual awakening as it prepares to host a wave of Naga Sadhus and saints ahead of Maha Shivratri.
World’s holiest city more than 3,000 years old welcomes three million tourists a year
In the heart of India lies a city where life and death dance side by side, where the sacred Ganges River whispers ancient ...
Thousands of devotees board special train going to Varanasi for Ravidas Jayanti celebrations
The city railway station turned into a sea of devotees on Sunday as around 3,000 residents boarded the Begumpura Express for ...
Maha Kumbh: Schools closed until Feb 12 in UP’s Prayagraj, Varanasi districts due to swelling crowds, traffic congestion
The Maha Kumbh Mela began on January 13 in Prayagraj and will continue until February 26. In the last three days, the number ...
Passengers unable to find seats lock themselves inside train's loco cabin amid Mahakumbh rush in Varanasi. Video
Varanasi railway stations saw chaos as Mahakumbh crowds surged. Passengers sat inside a train engine; RPF removed them, ...
2 Maha Kumbh pilgrims dead, 3 injured after car collides with stationary bus in Varanasi
A devastating car accident in Varanasi during the Maha Kumbh pilgrimage resulted in the deaths of two pilgrims and serious ...