Dev Deepawali is marked by the lighting of millions of diyas (oil lamps) along the ghats of the Ganges River transforming the city into a radiant shimmering landscape of light. The riverfront is illuminated as far as the eye can see creating a mesmerizing and otherworldly atmosphere. Devotees flock to the ghats to offer prayers light diyas and float them on the river making it a symbol of spiritual devotion and a tribute to the divine.
Varanasi or Banaras is much more than the setting for Dev Deepawali; it is the spiritual epicenter of the festival. Known as the city of Lord Shiva Varanasi has been a focal point of Hindu devotion pilgrimage and culture for thousands of years. Its ghats temples and narrow lanes echo with the sounds of prayers chants and rituals making it one of the most spiritually charged cities in the world.
No visit to Banaras is complete without indulging in its legendary street food which is as diverse and vibrant as the city itself. The narrow lanes of the old city are lined with stalls and small eateries offering a variety of mouth-watering delicacies. Kachori-sabzi a spicy lentil-stuffed bread served with a tangy potato curry is a popular breakfast item that locals swear by. Chaat a medley of sweet sour and spicy flavors is another must-try with tamatar chaat being a local specialty.
And while Banaras is the city of Bhole Baba Lord Shiva it is also the birthplace of Kabir the 15th-century mystic poet and saint whose teachings continue to inspire people across the world. Kabir was known for his outspoken criticism of religious orthodoxy whether Hindu or Muslim advocating instead for a direct personal experience of the divine.
And in Kashi all these philosophies live and thrive together..
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