About College The great achievements of the Queens College of Varanasi in education is believed as one of the most significant success. Within few years after establishment of the Queens College, it has become a well known education institute in the field of quality education. Government Queens College was established considering the restricted resources of […]

Sawan Shivratri is an important festival celebrated in devotion to Lord Shiva during the month of Sawan (July-August) in the Hindu calendar. Varanasi, also known as the spiritual capital of India, holds immense significance for devotees of Lord Shiva and is believed to be his abode. The connection between Sawan Shivratri and Varanasi comes from […]

Kashi, one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, has a history that spans beyond 3,000 years. It is believed to be the first settlement in the Ganges valley and holds immense spiritual significance in Hinduism. Kashi, which translates to “shining” or “luminous,” represents the city as a source of illuminating knowledge and […]

Munshi Premchand Munshi Premchand, Hindustani literature (Upanyas Samrat) and Indian writer (novel writer, story writer, and dramatist), was born in the year 1880 on the 31st of July in the Lamhi village (near Varanasi). He is a famous writer of the early 20th century. He left us on the 8th of October in 1936 after […]

Padwa 2016 would be celebrated by the people on 31st of November, at Monday. Padwa 2015 Padwa 2015 was celebrated by the people on 12th of November, at Thursday. Padwa 2014 Padwa 2014 was celebrated by the people on 24th of October, at Friday. Padwa – Bali Pratipada – Govardhan Puja Padwa is celebrated on […]

Maha Shivaratri or Maha Sivaratri/padmarajarathri is a great festival in Hinduism, celebrated annually with the devotion and religious enthusiasm in… Lord Shiva Avatars Lord Shiva is considered as the supreme God in the Hinduism. For setting up an ideal work… Lingam Shiva Linga is also known as the lingam, ling, Shiv ling. It represents the […]

Lord Shiva कर्पूरगौरं करुणावतारंसंसारसारम् भुजगेन्द्रहारम् ।सदावसन्तं हृदयारविन्दे भवं भवानीसहितं नमामि ॥ Sawan Somvar Sawan Somvar Vrat has very special significance for all the people living in India especially for unmarried youths (boys and girls). Indian youths (especially girls) keep fast for all the Monday occurs in the month of Sawan and worship Lord Shiva to […]

Sampurnanand Sanskrit University Sampurnanand Sanskrit University was established in the year 1791 in order to make the education process easy and affordable for the common public. The honorable Chancellor of the university is Hon. B.L. Joshi and the honorable Vice-Chancellor is Binda Prasad Misra. It is one of the best Asian institutions which has been […]

History Varanasi is a famous city for variety of fairs and festivals. It is a city where at least two festivals are celebrated every month. Everybody waits very eagerly for the coming of new events and next festivals. Celebration of the fairs and festivals goes on all round the year, one after another in this […]

The spiritual importance of Varanasi is not hidden with anyone. Steeped in history and culture, Varanasi is famous for its ghats, temples, and rituals along the holy Ganges River. People from far distances travel to Varanasi to fulfil their wishes connected with this divine city. Therefore to make the city easily accessible by all the […]

Born: 25 December 1861 in AllahabadDied: 12 November 1946 in VaranasiAward: Bharat Ratna in 2014Known for: Role in Indian independence… Kabir Das Jayanti It is considered that the great poet, Saint Kabir Das, was born in the month of Jyestha… Tulsidas Biography of Tulsidas He was the composer of the original Ramayana into Sanskrit. He […]

Information Banaras city is also known as “Varanasi” located in the northern state Uttar Pradesh of India. Known for its rich cultural heritage and spiritual significance, Banaras is a popular pilgrimage site for Hindus from all over the world. The city is home to hundreds of temples, each dedicated to various Hindu deities. However, there […]

Born: on 1st of October in 1847 at Clapham, London, United Kingdom Died: on 20th of September in 1933 at age of 85 in Adyar, Madras Presidency, British India Nationality: British Also known as: Annie Wood Famous for: Theosophist, women’s rights activist, writer and orator. Family: Spouse: Clergyman Frank Besant Children: Mother: Emily Morris Father: […]

Museums in Varanasi / By Archana Singh The Ramnagar Fort is one of the oldest fort in Varanasi and located about 14 km far from Banaras. It looks more attractive as it is situated on the bank of river Ganges. It is the ancestral fort of the King of Benares; the Maharaja Balwant Singh. The fort […]