In Varanasi, Jalebi is not just a dessert; it is part of the breakfast menu. The Jalebis here are often thicker and juicier than the thin, crispy versions found elsewhere. Made from fermented maida batter, they are deep-fried in bubbling ghee and then dunked in saffron-scented sugar syrup.
The combination of 'Dahi-Jalebi' (curd and jalebi) is a classic Banarasi breakfast, balancing the probiotics of the yogurt with the sugar rush of the sweet. It is usually consumed after a meal of Kachori-Sabzi.
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.
