We started our walk from Dashashwamedh Ghat and reached Malviya Bridge. Kashi Railway Station is nearby on the left-hand side. After crossing the Malviya Bridge, we reached Besant College Road on the right side. And …
Traditional Sweets and Snacks
We started our walk from Dashashwamedh Ghat and reached Malviya Bridge. After crossing the bridge, we reached Besant College Road. First, we visited ‘Varuna-Ganga Sangam‘ and visited the nearby Lord Vishnu temple. While coming back, …
Lotus Flowers
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
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 …
Ganth Gobhi (Knolkhol)
Ganth Gobhi (Knolkhol) – This photo was taken at Old Dashashwamedh Road in Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) Cost of Ganth Gobhi – Rs. 30 per kg. Click to read…
Keshav Pan Bhandar (60 years old) – Best Paan Shop in Varanasi
Banaras is famous for paan, as we all know. As there is numerous paan shop, I was in search of one of the best paan shop. Assi Ghat was a nearby location, and we two …
Pahalwan Sweets – 65 Year-Old Famous for ‘Laung Lata’
We two were nearby 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 …
Baba Thandai – With/Without Bhaang (free) Since 60 Years
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 …
Blue Lassi – Best Flavours Since 70 Years
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. …