Uttar Pradesh Another Side of Benaras 
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Uttar Pradesh Another Side of Benaras

Get a glimpse of the inner life of this ancient city

Author : Koushik Chatterjee

Varanasi or Benaras or Kasi, an old and perennial city which symbolises Hindu ethos and its timeless tradition, is also a cornucopia of chaos, colours and the Ganga. The ghats, as we all know, draws devotees and curious travellers alike. But is it only about the ghats or the aarti or the holy men The labyrinthine lanes are where the city&rsquos art and architecture come together, where locals interact on&nbsptheir own terms and don&rsquot have to deal with the hustle and bustle of the ghats. Moving away from the usual 'things to do', here we&nbspgive you a glimpse of a&nbspBenaras we often overlook.

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