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Hidden within the narrow lanes of Varanasi is the Kala Bhairava Temple, where Shiva is worshipped in his fiercest form. The name “Kala Bhairava” translates as time, death, and the color black, signifying the truth that all beings are subject…
Assi Ghat is located at the southern end of Varanasi where the small Assi stream meets the Ganges. An important spiritual and cultural landmark, the ghat derives its name from the Assi River, one of the two tributaries that lend…
Manikarnika Ghat in Varanasi is one of Hinduism’s holiest places, symbolically regarded as the meeting point of creation and destruction. As the busiest cremation ground on the banks of the Ganga, it is believed that a soul cremated here attains…
The Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi is among the most revered shrines of Hinduism. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, it is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas, where Lord Shiva is manifested as a brilliant “column of light”. References in the Skanda…
Varanasi, often described as the world’s oldest living city, lies along the western bank of the Ganga with a riverfront marked by 84 ghats. These stone steps leading to the river not only serve as access points but are also…
The North Face is a leading brand specializing in high-performance outdoor gear and apparel. Founded in 1966 by young climber Doug Tompkins, who used his savings to start a revolution, the name “The North Face” was chosen because the north…
The Sundarbans, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the world’s largest mangrove forest, spanning 10,000 square kilometers in the Bay of Bengal. This dense, swampy cluster of low-lying islands—spread across India and Bangladesh—was formed by the confluence of the Ganges,…
The Sidi Saiyed Mosque in Ahmedabad was built between 1572-73 by Sidi Saiyed, a Habshi nobleman. Habshis are people from Abyssinia, which is modern-day Ethiopia. Long before the trade between Africa’s east coast and India’s west coast flourished, many Habshis…
Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh is a beautiful hill station known for its breathtaking views, snow-capped mountains, scenic valleys and serene lakes. The town is home to the Tawang Monastery, the largest monastery in India and the second-largest in the world…