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From the eyes of Raj & Babu

Our Experiences in the City

The Holy City

Temples, rituals, & quiet corners — spiritual walks for first-time visitors.

Food & Flavours

Local snacks, chai stalls, & where to taste real Banarasi kachori.

The Ghats

Sunrise rows, evening aarti & the rhythm of the riverbank life.

Stories & People

Conversations with boatmen, shopkeepers & storytellers who remember everything.

Shiva Mahadev’s Blessings

Feel the divine energy where Mahadev is believed to reside & bless every soul who seeks liberation.

Philosophy on the Ganga

Sit with local thinkers & explore timeless questions about life, karma, & liberation — right on the ghats.

Academic Walks

Visit BHU & other old schools of learning — where Sanskrit & science meet under banyan trees.

Music & Soul

Experience classical Banarasi music — from sitar to tabla — in intimate evening baithaks & mehfils.

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Some Beautiful Stories to Know About

At Dawn, the City Breathes

We’re usually the first ones on the ghat — chai in hand, toes dipped in the cool water. The city feels like it belongs to just us at this hour. You’ll hear the first conch shell, smell hot kachoris frying nearby, and see the priests begin their mantras as the sun stretches awake.

Come with us on a boat ride — we’ll show you which ghat catches the softest morning light and where to get the crispiest jalebis when we come back.

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The Taste of Kachori at 6 AM

We, Raj & Babu, never miss this ritual — standing in the half-light as the city slowly wakes, waiting for the first batch of hot kachoris to be lifted from the oil. The air smells of asafoetida and ghee, chai-wallahs are shouting orders, and you can feel the entire gali buzzing with anticipation. It's not just breakfast — it's Banaras starting its day.

There’s something magical about sharing a plate with strangers, laughing at the heat of the aloo-sabzi, wiping your fingers on old newspapers, and watching the sun spill over the ghats.

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When to Visit — Festivals & Stories of the City

The ghats, the markets and even the light feel different during festival season. Below are Varanasi’s best-known celebrations with rough months and an image to help you picture the moment.

Ghats lit with diyas on Dev Deepawali Nov — Kartik Purnima

Dev Deepawali (November)

The ghats glow with thousands of oil lamps and floating diyas — a river of light best seen from a boat.

Best for: night photography, river-boat aarti views

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People celebrating Holi with colours Mar — Holi

Holi (March)

Colour, music and street revelry — Holi in Varanasi mixes temple rites with playful colour on the streets.

Best for: vibrant street scenes, cultural immersion

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Cultural performance on the ghats during Ganga Mahotsav Oct–Nov (early Nov)

Ganga Mahotsav (October)

A short cultural festival of music, dance and crafts along the ghats — perfect for an evening of performances and stalls.

Best for: arts & craft shopping, cultural shows

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Ramlila performance at Ramnagar Sept–Oct (month-long)

Ramnagar Ramlila (September)

A traditional theatre marathon — nightly performances across a month that turn Ramnagar into a living stage.

Best for: theatre lovers, cultural history

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Pilgrims on the ghats for Ganga Dashahara May–Jun (varies)

Ganga Dashahara (May)

A day to honour the river with processions and ritual baths — lively and intimate on the smaller ghats.

Best for: river rituals, quieter local scenes

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Devotees visiting temples during Shravan month Jul–Aug (Shravan)

Shravan Month (July)

A sacred month for Shiva devotees — quiet vigils, long temple queues and a more meditative tempo on the ghats.

Best for: spiritual visitors, quieter ghats

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Sweet shops and lights during Diwali season Oct–Nov (Diwali season)

Annakut & Diwali Season (October)

Markets hum, sweets flow and Annakut sees huge food offerings — a great time for food-focused travellers.

Best for: food lovers, festive markets

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Classical music mehfil in Varanasi Year-round (peaks Nov–Feb)

Music & Soul (December)

Classical music mehfils and intimate concerts run through the cooler months — perfect for evenings of sitar and tabla.

Best for: music lovers, intimate evenings

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Note: festival dates follow the Hindu lunar calendar and vary year-to-year — use this as a planning guide and confirm exact dates closer to travel.

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Varanasi — Key Places

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Assi Ghat Dashashwamedh Ghat Kashi Vishwanath Manikarnika Ghat Sarnath BHU (Academic Walks) Ramnagar Fort Tulsi Ghat Sankat Mochan Other Ghats