For many Hindus, a visit to the holy city of Varanasi precedes their pilgrimage to the Kumbh Mela, a city located about 75 miles away from the main site of the festival. Worshippers are called to ...

Devi wanted to die on her own terms, namely in the most important Hindu pilgrimage city of Varanasi in northern India where Hindus have gone to be cremated next to the holy river Ganges for thousands ...

The dying, mourners and sinners from all over India make pilgrimages to the city in the north of the country. It would seem that Varanasi might simply burst because of all the visitors.

The sacred city of Varanasi, on the River Ganges. Hindus visit to bathe in the water to wash their sins away One of the most important pilgrimages in Hinduism is Kumbh Mela. This is the largest ...

The Hindu Council of NZ, in collaboration with Hindu Organisations, Temples, & Associations (HOTA) Forum, has announced its ...

Devotees thronged Sabarimala Sree Dharma Sastha Temple on November 15. The Ayyappa Temple officially opened for the annual ...

The new flight also facilitates easier access to Ayodhya, a major pilgrimage site 220 km from Varanasi, known as the birthplace of Lord Ram. In Nepal, Janakpur is the birthplace of Sita and Lumbini is ...

This charming village in the Kashmir Valley is tucked away behind the Lidder River, which is well-known for its crystal-clear ...

A truck collided with a stationary bus carrying pilgrims from Maharashtra in Uttar Pradesh, injuring 38 people. The incident occurred near Lambhua Nagar Panchayat on the Sultanpur-Varanasi road.

Ayodhya is another important pilgrimage site ... One of the oldest cities, Varanasi, is a spiritual centre. Visit the sacred Ganges River, attend Ganga Aarti, and tour this city's historic ...