Varanasi is the holiest spot for Hindus. Apart from being the world's oldest continiously occupied city Varanasi is known for its crooked Rikshaw drivers, small by-lanes, sweet buttermilk and something awesome called Bhang - which is marijuana mixed with sweet buttermilk and spices. Of course I didn't try any ;).
Varanasi Railway Station - Built to resemble a temple.
Rajamahal Ghat - Legend is that a Rajasthani King wanted to spend his last days in Varanasi, on the banks of the Ganges. So he had this palace built as his retirement mansion. After he passed away he donated the land to the people that served him. Today the palace is owned by the Government of India and serves as a subsidised living space for those that are not very monetarily fortunate. Rents start at just Rs. 5 a month.
A view of the Ghats.
Ganga Puja. This is the same Ganga prayer as the one seen in Haridwar, but on a larger scale. Every Ghat, excluding burning Ghats is illuminated and thousands of Indian and foreign tourists throng the place on foot and on boats to check out the evening prayers.
People assembling for the evening prayer.
Varanasi Railway Station - Built to resemble a temple.
Rajamahal Ghat - Legend is that a Rajasthani King wanted to spend his last days in Varanasi, on the banks of the Ganges. So he had this palace built as his retirement mansion. After he passed away he donated the land to the people that served him. Today the palace is owned by the Government of India and serves as a subsidised living space for those that are not very monetarily fortunate. Rents start at just Rs. 5 a month.
A view of the Ghats.
Ganga Puja. This is the same Ganga prayer as the one seen in Haridwar, but on a larger scale. Every Ghat, excluding burning Ghats is illuminated and thousands of Indian and foreign tourists throng the place on foot and on boats to check out the evening prayers.
People assembling for the evening prayer.
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