Varanasi - The Holi City

Varanasi also known as Banaras, Banaras or Kashi is a city on the banks of the Ganges in the Uttar Pradesh state of North India. Vanarasi is the most colourful and fascinating places on earth, surprises abound around every corner. One of the world’s oldest cities and a world-renowned religious town, Varanasi is a must-see for anyone who lives or travels in India.
Dream of fantasizing the religious town of India can be fulfilled in Varanasi. Varanasi, is very often referred as the city of light, is the eternal pilgrimage destination of Hindus.

The main railway station Varanasi Junction, also known as Varanasi Cantonment, is west of the old city and a short rickshaw ride away; the bus station is also close by. Cycle or auto-rickshaws can be found outside the station; if heading to the old city just ask for Dasaswamedh Ghat.

Varanasi’s old city stretches back from the Ganges to a pedestrianised maze of alleys, or 'galis'. Although claustrophobic and crowded, this is the most interesting area of the city. The embankment is lined with almost 100 ghats, with central Dasaswamedh Ghat being the busiest.

The Colors of Banaras
The market is the perfect way to see the colors of Banaras. The dusty, noisy alleys can be disorientating, but that’s part of the fun. You’ll see shops selling silk, crafts, food, tucked-away shrines, candlelit deities in alcoves, and the odd sacred cow wandering around.

Particular system of faith and religion
The glimpse of hundreds of people lined the ghats, practising their religion and experiencing the wonder of this magical place.
Every evening the mesmerising puja, or prayer ceremony, takes place at Dasaswamedh Ghat and the air is filled with prayers, chants, music, and incense. Cymbals crash, bells ring, drums bang, and tea lights are cast into the Ganges. This intoxicating ceremony with a festival-style atmosphere attracts crowds – sit back, drink chai from clay cups, and enjoy the events unfolding.

Victuals
The banarasi pan, makkhan malaiyyo and allo tamatar chat are the best victuals you can grab at Varanasi.
Their are many other chat like kachori sabji, ghughri jalebi, aloo kachori, jalebi, chooda matar, golgappe which too are much famous.