Some Hindus believe they can break out of the cycle of rebirth if they die and are cremated in the city. Down by the Ganges River, about 100 people are cremated every day across the city. Every day, ...

As the nation marks its 77th Republic Day today, the spiritual heart of India resonated with patriotic fervour. The iconic ...

This news bulletin examines the escalating controversy at Manikarnika Ghat in Varanasi, one of Hinduism's most revered ...

Ahilyabai Holkar is widely remembered for her role in rebuilding the Kashi Vishwanath Temple in the 18th century, a ...

VARANASI, India (RNS) — When Linda Hess took in the view from the bank of the Ganges River recently for the first time in 10 years, she hardly recognized the place she once knew. “When I first came ...

If you have arrived in Varanasi and wish to experience its charm in just one day, follow this guide to discover what you can ...

This Republic Day, the city of Varanasi, the abode of Lord Shiva, and the parliamentary constituency of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, will witness a powerful message of women's empowerment as the fair ...

VARANASI, India (RNS) — The Bharat Mata mandir in India’s holiest city has come to represent an ideology that many in Narendra Modi’s constituency hold — a distinctly religious allegiance to the ...