Varanasi : Entertainment
Museums & Art Galleries
A.B.C. Art Gallery, Probhu Astha, opposite Tulsi Manas Mandir. Exhibition of contemporary paintings.
Classical Music
Indian classical music performances are held at the International Music Centre, Ganesh Mahal, near Jangambari Post Office, on Wednesday and Saturday from 1900-2100 hrs.
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Varanasi : Hotel Clarks Varanasi, The Mall
Hotel Taj Ganges also arranges Magic of the Ghats, a cultural and theme party reliving the traditional royal entertainment and devotion enjoyed and performed by the maharajas. The evening entertainments of classical arts and cuisine are held at Chet Singh Ghat.
Varansi : Culture on the Ghats
It is the Ganga that makes Varanasi so holy, so compulsive for ascetics and artists, for the lowest and highest of the land, and every faithful Hindu.
Hotel Clarks Varanasi presents a glimpse of the magic of Varanasi to visitors through a cultural entertainment on the river bank. The entertainment is organised by Clarks Cultural Centre at and around a 1807 AD vintage palace, Amrit Rao Peshwa Palace, set along the Raja Ghat on the river.
The programme begins with the Ganga Aarti (prayers to Mother Ganges) in which visitors can also participate by floating lighted earthenware
Uttar Pradesh : Varanasi/ Banaras
Varanasi cannot be described, only experienced. Sunrise on the riverfront, as seen from a boat, can be a spiritually uplifting sight. Crowded with temples, and its labyrinth of streets, the city attracts a large number of tourists - domestic and international. Though Varanasi retains its heritage, the city is changing. New markets, commercial complexes and modern hotels make it a melting pot of both. The religious capital of Hinduism, Varanasi is the oldest living city in India, and one of the world's most ancient. It was previously known as Kashi - the city that illuminates. The
Varanasi : Shopping
Varanasi has been a centre of handicrafts, especially silk weaving. Other attractions include brassware, ivory ware, gold jewellery, woodcraft,, wall hangings and lamp shades, carpets and masks of various Hindu/Buddhist gods, goddesses and saints. The main shopping areas are Chowk, Godowlia, Vish-wanath Lane and Thatheri Bazaar.
Varanasi : Tourist Information Counter
Tourist Information Counter of deptt. of tourism, govt. of UP, at the Varanasi Cantt. Railway station is just the place you may require to begin your sojourn in the city. Located beside the entrance gate to the platforms in the main hall, the office is open on weekdays from 0600-2000 hrs and on Sunday from 1000-1700 hrs. The staff is very helpful and provides all reasonable assistance and information to visitors
