Banaras: The Luminous City highlights the historical, religious and cultural significance of this ancient spiritual center from traditional and modern viewpoints, and, through a unique high-tech ...

Mentioning the same episode, Marxist historian Gargi Chakravartty couches it in her verbal sophistry: ‘Much has been said about Aurangzeb’s demolition order of Vishwanath temple at Banaras.

a retired professor of cultural heritage and geography at Banaras Hindu University, estimates about 25 mosques, idgahs, and other Muslim shrines in Varanasi could be contested as former temple ...

Main attractions: Three important Siddh Pithas - Maya Devi Temple, the Mansa Devi Temple, and Chanda Devi Temple. People believe that by visiting these temples, they can all fulfil their wishes.