The great Hindu city of VARANASI, also known as Banaras or Benares, stretches along the River Ganges, its waterfront conquered by long rows of stone ghats where lakhs of pilgrims and residents come for their daily ritual lavation. Known to the devoted as Kashi, the Luminous – the City of Light, founded by Shiva – Varanasi is one of the oldest living...Read More

A wonderful serenity has taken possession of my entire soul, like these sweet mornings of spring which I enjoy with my whole heart. I am alone, and feel the charm of existence in this spot, which was created for the bliss of souls like mine. I am so happy, my dear friend, so absorbed in...Read More

A wonderful serenity has taken possession of my entire soul, like these sweet mornings of spring which I enjoy with my whole heart. I am alone, and feel the charm of existence in this spot, which was created for the bliss of souls like mine. I am so happy, my dear friend, so absorbed in...Read More