Vartul Singh's book explores Banaras beyond tourist sites and snapshots

Many things about Banaras remain unknown to tourists that only a Banarasi understands, as the city is their home, not merely an Instagram backdrop. Vartul Singh's book highlights this aspect

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Chintan Girish Modi
5 min read Last Updated : Oct 10 2024 | 10:42 PM IST

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Banaras: A Journey into the Heart of the City
Author: Vertul Singh
Publisher: Penguin Random House India
Pages: 372
Price: Rs 699


Every time I visit Banaras, I leave with a wish to return to its warm embrace. The superficial reason is that there is so much to see that one lifetime is just not enough. The deeper reason is a thirst for an opportunity to experience stillness amidst the chaos of a city that seems as ancient as beginningless time. The calming presence of the river Ganga has a mysterious pull not only for worshippers but also for those who seek