Naveen Pandey

Naveen Pandey

On Maha Shivratri, bhang served as prasad in Varanasi - Here's why!

On Maha Shivratri, bhang served as prasad in Varanasi - Here's why!

New Delhi: The much-revered festival of Maha Shivratri is being marked this year on March 1. The day is basically a celebration of Lord Shiva and Mata Parvati's marriage ceremony.

Mar 1, 2022 - 07:00 AM IST
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Varanasi boy develops anti-COVID-19 smart bag for school students to protect them from virus, check features

Varanasi boy develops anti-COVID-19 smart bag for school students to protect them from virus, check features

New Delhi: Pushkar Singh, a class 11th student from Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh), has come up with an anti-COVID-19 smart bag that will let kids maintain social distancing in schools.

Apr 8, 2021 - 12:27 PM IST
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Center for Excellence inaugurated in Ghazipur to double farmers' income

Center for Excellence inaugurated in Ghazipur to double farmers' income

Ghazipur: Amid ongoing farmers' protest against new agri laws, the foundation laying ceremony of the Center for Excellence was accomplished here on Tuesday (February 16) by Swami S

Feb 16, 2021 - 06:30 PM IST
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On Dhanteras, know the legend associated with Annapurna Devi temple in Varanasi

On Dhanteras, know the legend associated with Annapurna Devi temple in Varanasi

New Delhi: Varanasi, situated on the banks of river Ganga, has great cultural and historical heritage. The city is also home to Lord Shiva as the famous Kashi Vishwanath Temple is situated here.

Nov 12, 2020 - 06:25 PM IST
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Did you know 'bhang' is served as prasad in Varanasi on Maha Shivratri?

Did you know 'bhang' is served as prasad in Varanasi on Maha Shivratri?

The auspicious occasion of Maha Shivratri will be celebrated this year on February 21.

Feb 19, 2020 - 05:46 PM IST
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Dress code for devotees entering sanctum in Varanasi's Kashi Vishwanath temple

Dress code for devotees entering sanctum in Varanasi's Kashi Vishwanath temple

A dress code will be introduced for devotees, both men and women, entering the sanctum at the Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.

Jan 13, 2020 - 09:51 AM IST
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