Lotus Flowers – This photo was taken at Phool Bazar, Bansphatak in Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh). Rs. 5/- per Lotus Flower. It is offered to Lord Shiva, Goddess Saraswati, and Lord Hanuman.
Madar (Calotropis gigantea) ki Mala – This photo was taken at Phool Bazar, Bansphatak in Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh). Rs. 5/- per Madar (मदार) garland. Upon query, I was told by the shopkeeper it is offered to Lord Shankar. Knowledge enhanced.
Ganth Gobhi (Knolkhol) – This photo was taken at Old Dashashwamedh Road in Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) Cost of Ganth Gobhi – Rs. 30 per kg.
Banaras is famous for paan, as we all know. As there are numerous paan shops, I was in search of one of the best paan shops. Assi Ghat was a nearby location, and we two were riding a rickshaw. Upon…
We two were near Lanka and were deciding to return home, but then I inquired with a shopkeeper about a famous shop selling ‘Laung Lata‘ as I had little knowledge about a shop selling one of the best Launglata in…
One day during the evening hours, we, three friends, were on our way to have Dahi wale Gol Gappe. At Bansphatak inside a small lane (Hauz Katora), I saw a colorful shop with the display board ‘Baba Thandai‘. I entered…
We were walking in the lanes and by lanes of Varanasi and saw a display board talking about Blue Lassi (Kachowri Gali Chowk) 100 meters away. We followed the route till we reached the shop. It was full of customers.…
Almost opposite St. Thomas Church (Godowlia Chowk) is Kashi Chat Bhandar, one of the most famous shops for Chat in Varanasi. It is approx. The 50-year-old shop opens at 3 pm and closes around 10 pm (365 days a year).…
During the Varanasi tour, I saw numerous locations with shops selling yellow-colored sweet stuff. I inquired my friend and was told it is ‘Malaiyo‘ – a delicious seasonal dessert. Is it as heavy as it looks – said I. No…