The day in Varanasi begins with Kachori Sabzi. There are two types: 'Badi Kachori' (stuffed with spicy lentil mix) and 'Choti Kachori' (smaller, crispier, often with a potato stuffing). Both are deep-fried to golden perfection.
They are served with a spicy, runny curry made of potatoes (Aloo Rassa) and black chickpeas, flavored with hing and garam masala. It is often served on dried leaf plates (pattal). The heat of the curry is what wakes the city up.
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.
