Dev Dipawali is just one of the many examples of what happens when a place or an event becomes mainstream. The examples are spread from Ranthambore to Mcleodganj.
Dev Dipawali and Death of a Festival in the era of Internet Glamorization
फोटो यात्रा: देव दीपावली वाराणसी 2016
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4 Reasons to visit Varanasi in the Winters
Varanasi is like a hidden maze, everytime you are here, you’ll find something new. Although this blog post is late, but it may prove useful when you start planning for your next Varanasi trip. Summers are harsh in Uttar Pradesh, Ganga’s level decreases and most of the ghat activity is limited to the evening. Then... Continue Reading →
Baba Lassi – The Banaras Experience
Lassi is synonymous to a lot of travel destinations. From the flavored lassi of Pushkar the authentic steel glass lassi of Amritsar, lassi is a delicacy uniting travelers and tourists all across the country. For a backpacker like me, the importance of lassi increases because of the nutritional values and the price it is offered... Continue Reading →
An Evening in Banaras
Varanasi or Banaras, considered one of the holiest cities of the country, lies on the banks of the river Ganga. Also called Kashi, it is the oldest city in India as well as one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities of the world. I was back in Banaras last week when I clicked this pic.... Continue Reading →
The Banaras Food Trail
The food of Banaras is a much important feature of this city as important the temples and ghats are. When you are in Banaras you simply cannot miss the variety of food this city has to offer. Banaras is famous for its chaats, lassi and thandais along with several types of sweets. The Kachoris, the... Continue Reading →
Banaras: A city and a story
Banaras or Varanasi is a beautiful place. Being a few hours journey from my Patna I visit this city every now and then and it almost feels like this city has called me. There is not one thing about this city that I don’t like. The sense of Bhokal among its people and the various... Continue Reading →
Dev Dipawali Banaras – Celebrating Dipawali With The Gods
There are certain things in life that are so grand that you simply cannot come up with words for them. The reason why I am writing this post after a gap of 6 months is because I was unable to come up with words for something so grand and so beautiful. Back in 2012 I... Continue Reading →
