Скачать или смотреть She'll make you feel these 8 emotions (भावनाएं) | Varanasi

Varanasi, the world’s oldest inhabited city felt less like a place and more like an experience that stayed with me long after I left. And witnessing Dev Deepawali here took that feeling to another level. The ghats lit up with countless diyas, the sky bursting with fireworks, the sound of the aarti echoing across the Ganga… it was surreal, overwhelming and unlike anything I had ever felt before.

During my days here, I went through a whole spectrum of emotions and somewhere between the chaotic lanes and the quiet river, this city taught me more than I expected.
Here’s everything I explored on this rollercoaster trip:

Witnessed the Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat
Learned how authentic Banarasi sarees are woven
Experienced the surreal Dev Deepawali night
Joined a clean-up drive with ‪@VrikshitFoundation‬ and the kids of Chotti Si Aasha foundation
Tried some incredible local food
Visited iconic ghats like Assi, Dashashwamedh & Manikarnika
Took a peaceful boat ride on the Ganga

If you’re planning a trip to Varanasi, keep these tips in mind:

Be mindful of crowds and protect your belongings
-- Book stays only through trusted platforms and do not pay in advance, unfortunately scams do happen here
Reach the ghats well before sunset to get a good spot for the aarti
And most importantly… come with an open heart. Varanasi reveals itself slowly!

Varanasi changed something within me, in ways I didn’t even realise at the time.And I know this won’t be my last visit… there’s still so much more of this city waiting to be understood. If there’s anything special you think I missed, please leave your recommendations in the comments below. I’d love to explore more on my next visit!

Credits:

Shot by - Ashwin KC (@ashwiin.kc)
Edit & colour by - Shubham Kamble (@shubhm.97)
Location guide - Vivekanand Yadav (@thechitragraphy)
FPV videos - Beautiful Aerials (@beautifulaerials)
Website link: https://www.beautifulaerials.com
Storytelling & scripting - Tanya Khanijow

Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro
01:50 - First impressions
03:09 - Most popular dessert in Banaras
04:15 - Hotel scam
05:38 - Intentions of coming here
06:19 - Saree manufacturer in Varanasi
08:20 - Dashashwamedh ghat aarti
10:28 - Glimpses of Manikarnika ghat
11:26 - Dev Deepawali
14:02 - Aftermath of Dev Deepawali celebrations
14:35 - Clean up drive
18:02 - Boat ride
19:08 - Concluding thoughts

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