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Why Ganga jal from Kashi is not meant to be taken home

Kashi stands eternal, held within the waters themselves. Why is Ganga Jal from Kashi traditionally not taken home? This article explains the belief, scriptures, and spiritual logic behind why Kashi ...
Indiatimes

‘My life changed’: VP Radhakrishnan credits Ganga for turning vegetarian; praises PM, UP CM for Kashi’s cultural renaissance

Vice President CP Radhakrishnan shared that a 25-year-old dip in the Ganga inspired his shift to vegetarianism. He inaugurated a new 10-storey satram in Varanasi, a Rs 60 crore facility built by the ...
NDTV

Ganga Mahotsav 2025: Date, Significance, And Things To Do In Varanasi During The Festival

Kashi's annual Ganga Mahotsav runs from November 1 to 4 with cultural events and rituals. Day 1 features Kathak dance, classical music, and Braj folk performances at Rajghat and Namo Ghat; Day 2 ...
The Free Press Journal

Hansraj Raghuvanshi Will Enchant Devotees With Soulful Bhajans At Kashi Ganga Mahotsav

Thanks to the Yogi government’s efforts, eminent artists from across the country will enrich Kashi’s artistic legacy with mesmerizing performances at Rajghat. Lucknow, October 28: Before Dev Deepawali ...
Hindustan Times

Varanasi Nagar Nigam to build ₹97crore ‘Kashi-Ganga’ themed office in Sigra

The new Varanasi Nagar Nigam building will be constructed in Sigra, on the theme Kashi and the Ganga. The project is estimated to cost around ₹97 crore. Varanasi mayor Ashok Kumar Tiwari said the new ...