Revisiting Varanasi: An Updated Five-Part Series

I may have gotten a little carried away reflecting on Varanasi; there’s just so much to say.

With that in mind, I reshaped the original essay into five shorter, more focused pieces. Each one steps into a different experience within the sacred and everyday life of the city.

If you missed them, here’s where the journey begins:

1. Part I: Where the Sacred Meets the River
   An introduction to the ghats and first impressions of Varanasi

2. Part II: In the Flow of the Living City
   Exploring the markets and everyday life in Varanasi

3. Part III: When the Lamps Are Lit
   Witnessing the ancient Aarti ceremony at Dashashwamedh Ghat

4. Part IV: Following in the Footsteps of the Devoted
   Accompanying a Hindu priest to the Kashi Vishwanath Temple

5. Part V: An Early Morning on the Ghats (Coming in July)
   Returning to the river before dawn