Playing with ashes is a sign of devotion to Mahadev,” says L.N. Das, a sadhu who has been residing in Varanasi for years now. While Masan Holi was at first restricted to the saints and Aghoris ...

Varanasi belongs to the dead as much as to the ... photos with tourists at the ghats and begged for a few rupees. A real sadhu, a Hindu saint. A Muslim had once attacked him with a sword.

A Sadhu smeared in 'gulal' celebrates 'Masan Holi' at the Manikarnika Ghat, in Varanasi. The tradition, referred as ‘Masan ...

Upon reaching the temple, the sadhus were given special darshan, where they performed Rudrabhishek with sacred offerings of milk, honey, and bel leaves to Lord Shiva. (PTI photo) It is believed ...

Varanasi: To promote art and culture and enhance the city's beauty, the Varanasi Development Authority (VDA) has launched a ...