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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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. …

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 …

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 …