Bharat Kala Bhavan is an art and archaeological museum located within the Banaras Hindu University. Established in 1920, it is considered one of the finest university museums in India. Its collection is vast, focusing on Indian art and culture.
The museum is particularly famous for its collection of Indian miniature paintings (Mughal, Rajasthani, and Pahari schools). It also houses rare stone sculptures, terracotta pottery, ancient coins, and a dedicated gallery for Banarasi textiles and costumes.
It is a treasure trove for art historians and culture enthusiasts. The gallery dedicated to Alice Boner (Swiss artist and scholar) is also noteworthy. It provides a quiet, air-conditioned educational break from the outdoors.
The most spectacular and bustling ghat in Varanasi, famous for the Agni Pooja (Ganga Aarti). Legend says Lord Brahma sacrificed ten horses here, making it a site of supreme cosmic power and vibrant daily devotion.
The Mahashmashana or 'Great Cremation Ground.' It is believed that the fires here have never gone out for centuries. Hindus believe cremation here grants immediate liberation (Moksha) from the cycle of rebirth.
The southernmost ghat where the river Assi meets the Ganges. Famous for its 'Subah-e-Banaras' morning program, yoga sessions, long-term student residents, and a more tranquil, bohemian atmosphere.
