India boasts several breathtaking riverbank destinations that are perfect for photography, offering a mix of scenic beauty, ...

From lazy strolls through ancient alleys to sacred rituals along the Ganges, Varanasi in winter promises memories of a ...

The Ganges River holds immense importance for both Bangladesh and India, providing water for agriculture, livelihoods, and ...

Hindu holy men of Niranjani akhada leave for Varanasi Friday. Feb. 7, 2025, after participating in the Kumbh Mela festival at ...

Situated along the banks of the holy Ganges River, Varanasi is one of the oldest living cities in the world. It has a rich cultural heritage, spiritual significance and vibrant traditions that ...

The History Lecture Series hosted their second installment of “River Histories” on Jan. 29 with a lecture presented by ...

In India, Varanasi is considered a holy city. Millions of Hindus believe that people who die here, in this city on the Ganges, are lucky. Because if they are cremated here, they can break the ...

Such mass bathing in the Ganges has been recorded for more than 2,500 years. For many Hindus, a visit to the holy city of Varanasi precedes their pilgrimage to the Kumbh Mela, a city located about ...

At least 30 people were killed and over 30 have been injured in a stampede at the Maha Kumbh Mela, one of the world's biggest ...

Located on the eastern bank of the Ganges, Ramnagar Fort symbolizes a bygone era when Maharajas ruled Varanasi.Built in 18th century by Kashi Naresh Raja Balwant Singh, this fort is an excellent ...

The Ganges river in India is more than 2,500km long and has the most populated river basin in the world. Hundreds of millions of people and a huge range of wildlife rely on the river Ganges. But ...