Day: August 28, 2026

Dev Diwali is the one night when all of Varanasi’s ghats are lit at the same time. Lakhs of earthen lamps line the steps. The Ganga carries their reflection from one end of the riverfront to the other. If you are planning to see it, this guide covers the date, the meaning, the rituals, the […]

Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple is one of the three temples that locals in Varanasi will tell you to visit, along with Kashi Vishwanath and Durga Temple. It sits in the south of the city, near Lanka and BHU, and it is busy from before sunrise until late at night. This guide covers what you need […]