While Dahi Vada is usually savory (made of lentil batter), the Chhena Dahi Vada is a sweet delicacy. The dumplings are made from fresh Chhena (similar to paneer or cottage cheese), making them incredibly soft and spongy.
These cheese balls are soaked in sweetened, creamy yogurt and garnished with a pinch of cardamom and saffron. It melts in the mouth and is a sophisticated, lighter alternative to the fried sweets.
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.
