A Chinese couple was held in Varanasi for flying a drone equipped with a high definition camera during the famous Ganga Aarti but was let off after a probe, police said on Wednesday.

VARANASI: Four crew members of a documentary film-making team were arrested late on Thursday for video-graphing Ganga aarti at Dasashwamedh Ghat with permits that had expired, while also using two ...

Authorities in Varanasi have halted the Ganga Aarti for the public till February 5 due to overcrowding concerns. Devotees are urged to avoid unnecessary travel and cooperate with police directives.

These splendid Varanasi photos shot by photographer Koushik Chatterjee give you a glimpse of life in the historic holy city of Uttar Pradesh. Published: May 17, 2017 8:26 PM IST By Dilip Merala ...

Similarly, the committees performing Ganga Aarti at Sheetla Ghat, Assi Ghat and other ghats have also appealed to the general public, visitors and devotees not to come for it till February 5.

VARANASI, (ANI) – US ambassador to India Eric Garcetti visited Varanasi, exploring its ghats and temples, and witnessed the Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat. The envoy was deeply moved by the ...