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Religious tourism push | Post-Kumbh ‘economy boost’, govt firms up plan to promote ‘Sanatan culture’ tours • Mar. 12, 2025, 4:20 AM ET (The Indian Express)
Pantry car manager slaps YouTuber over coffee bill on Varanasi-Jammu train; video goes viral • Mar. 9, 2025, 3:05 AM ET (The Indian Express)
Maha Kumbh ends today, Varanasi gears up for surge in pilgrims from Prayagraj • Feb. 26, 2025, 2:04 AM ET (The Indian Express)

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Ganges River at Varanasi
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Varanasi, India: ghats
Ganges River: ritual bathing
Varanasi, India: Manikarnika Ghat
Varanasi, India: Ganga Aarti
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