Varanasi: The district magistrate, Satyendra Kumar, on Sunday issued strict directives to accelerate pace of redevelopment work at Manikarnika and Harishchandra Ghats, the famed cremation grounds of ...

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], January 17 (ANI): Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday criticised the Uttar Pradesh government for "destroying" heritage amid redevelopment works underway at ...

Varanasi: Revellers, aghoris, and Naga Sadhus celebrated Masane ki Holi at Harishchandra Ghat, one of the cremation sites in the city, on the occasion of Rangbhari Ekadashi on Monday. The Manikarnika ...

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday defended development works underway at Varanasi's Manikarnika and Harishchandra Ghats. Speaking to the media about development projects in ...

A sadhu collects 'bhasma' (ashes) from a burnt pyre as he participates in the celebration of Masan Holi at Harishchandra Ghat, in Varanasi.

With the water level in the Ganga river rising steadily, normal activities on the ghats of Varanasi have been disrupted, including the 'aarti' ritual and cremations, officials said on Thursday. After ...

Varanasi, formerly known as Kashi or Banaras, is widely regarded as one of the oldest cities on the planet. This city, famous for the Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple, is also known as the spiritual ...

The rising water levels in Ganga and Varuna rivers have caused a fresh bout of floods in Varanasi, inundating low-lying areas along their banks and disrupting daily life. According to the Central ...

Holi, the festival of colors, is celebrated across India with joy and enthusiasm. However, in Varanasi, the ancient city known for its spiritual and mystical traditions, Holi is played in a rather ...

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday criticised the Uttar Pradesh government for "destroying" heritage amid redevelopment works underway at Varanasi's Manikarnika and Harishchandra Ghats.