Kashi Chat Bhandar at Godowlia Chowk is the first shop in Varanasi for us to have Chura Matar. On the occasion of Makar Sankranti, I was at my friend’s house. Landlady visited and prepared Chura …
Roasting Baingan for Bharta on the Occasion of Makar Sankranti
Roasting Baingan for Bharta on the Occasion of Makar Sankranti – This photo was taken at a friend’s house in Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh). On the occasion of Makar Sankranti landlady served us delicious Khichdi with …
Makar Sankranti – Free Tea and Biscuits for Pilgrims
Free Tea and Biscuits for Pilgrims on the Occasion of Makar Sankranti – This photo was taken at Dashashwamedh Ghat Road in Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh).
Man Carrying Gada
Man Carrying Gada – This photo was taken at Dashashwamedh Ghat Road in Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh).
Bhishma Pitamah Statue – Kartik Poornima – A Festival and Worship Day
This photo was taken at Mehta Ghat in Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh). Upon query about the statue, I was told by a local – Kartik Poornima is a festival and worship day of Bhishma Pitamah by …
About: Panchganga Ghat – Ancient Name was Vindumadhava Ghat
Panchganga Ghat Panchganga Ghat is one of the five most ancient Tirtha (Ghats) of Kashi and one of the most vibrant Ghats at present. Since ancient times, it has been recognized as the second head …
About: Sankatha Ghat – Constructed in 1820 A.D.
इस घाट का निर्माण संवत् 1876 (1820 ई.) में श्रीमंत महारानी गहिना बाई साहेब गायकवाड़ द्वारा कराया गया था। 1923 ई. में बड़ौदा के महामहिम महाराजा श्री सयाजीराव तृतीय द्वारा कुछ लागत पर मरम्मत की …
Metal Wire Puzzles
Metal Wire Puzzles – This photo was taken at Raja Ghat in Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh). Gariban is busy making metal wire puzzles. 20 – 25 Rupees is the cost.
Clean Ganga Initiative
Clean Ganga Initiative – This photo was taken at Rana Mahal Ghat in Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh).