Varanasi: A two-day lecture and illustration programme organised by the department of painting, faculty of visual arts at Banaras Hindu University (BHU) concluded on Tuesday. The programme ...

In the northern Indian city of Varanasi or Benaras, a religious dispute is threatening the city's interfaith harmony. Asia. A city in India has been a melting pot of different faiths.

Varanasi, often referred to as Banaras or Kashi, is one of the oldest living cities in the world. This name is said to come from the ancient word Baran which meant to 'describe,' while the city ...

Varanasi ancient City on the banks of Ganga in India is colorful web of culture, tradition and spirituality. Backpackers ...

Hindu pilgrims have long come to Varanasi to die, believing that it will bring salvation. But by wandering aimlessly, Pico Iyer realises this city of death is actually a city of joy.

An aerial video of Varanasi, showcasing its spiritual landmarks and divine energy, has gone viral, capturing the city's profound essence and emotional impact on viewers.

Every year, about 20,000 people pilgrimage to Varanasi, India's holiest city, to die. Some Hindus believe they can break out of the cycle of rebirth if they die and are cremated in the city. Down ...

At the many mazaars, or Sufi shrines, dotting the city, the vast majority of visitors are Hindu, says Surendra Kumar, a Varanasi native. Even the livelihoods of Hindus and Muslims are intertwined.

A general view of Varanasi, the city of Hindu gods and temples, where Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is contesting his parliamentary election, May 31, 2024.

The Varanasi of yore is accepting a new feather — emerging as a new city for convention-style events. And how beautifully that new design is becoming a reality. Here, credit must also be given to the ...