A common question: Are Kashi, Banaras and Varanasi the same? This puzzled me when I told work colleagues I was going to visit Varanasi. The excitedly offered me their top tips on Banarasi sweets and shared details of their own Kashi pilgrimage. So, in short, yes! The city has been called Kashi, Banaras, and Varanasi…
Varanasi, the spiritual capital of India, holds a unique place in the hearts and minds of Hindus worldwide. It is the oldest living city on earth and is city steeped in religious and spiritual significance. Varanasi is particularly revered as the most auspicious place to be cremated—a belief rooted in tradition and mythology. Why? The…
When people ask us about our favourite place in India, our answer is immediate: Varanasi. This city is unlike any other, wrapped in mystery and steeped in spirituality. I wouldn’t necessarily describe myself as a spiritual person, there’s something about Varanasi that you feel deeply and which lingers long after you’ve left. Before diving into…