Scouring Varanasi In Quest Of The Real Banarasi Sari
The classic Banarasi sari, born after craftsmen migrated to Banaras (Varanasi) from Persia during Mughal times, is today fighting against the fake Banarasis made of Chinese silk and plastic zari

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The classic Banarasi sari, born after craftsmen migrated to Banaras (Varanasi) from Persia during Mughal times, is today fighting against the fake Banarasis made of Chinese silk and plastic zari
The floating market at Dal lake is a must-have experience for tourists and is a paradise for photographers
Located on the banks of the Jhelum, Srinagar's climate is pleasant all year round, contributing to the perpetual influx of tourists
These lovely hand-painted cards were used to play one of the most popular games in medieval India, Ganjifa
Ladakh's culture is deeply entwined with the daily lives of the people
If Kashmir is paradise on earth, then Srinagar is its crown jewel
The fabled Banarasi paan doesn't come from Banaras, but don't let that stop you