BHU employees asked to remain honest

Professor Ravi Pratap Singh, director, Institute of Agricultural Sciences (Banaras Hindu University) called upon the staff members to remain honest and bring transparency in their work while addressing a meeting of director's office that was organised to observe vigilance week in Varanasi on October 29, 2012. Staff members also took pledge to this regard.
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Thousands witness Nati Imli's Bharat Milap

The famous re-union of Lord Ram with his brother Bharat, known as "Bharat Milap" from the great epic Ramayana was enacted at the world famous Nati Imli's Bharat Milap function in Varanasi on October 25, 2012. Thousands of people rushed to Nati Imli to witness the greatest event. Maintaining the age-old tradition, Raja Saheb Anand Narayn Singh also witnessed the event.

Bidding adieu to Goddess Durga

Sadhus and disciples of Bharat Seva Ashram Sangh performed the rituals in the midstream of the River Ganga before the immersion of Goddess Durga idol at Dashaswamedh Ghat in Varanasi on October 24, 2012.

Ravan Vadh marks Dussehra celebrations at DLW ground in Varanasi

Victory of Lord Ram over the Demon King Ravan (Ravan Vadh) from great epic Ramayana was reenacted at Diesel Locomotive Works (DLW) ground  to celebrate Dussehra festival in Varanasi on October 24, 2012. Lord Rama shot a decisive arrow as effigies of Ravan, his brother Kumbhakarn and his son Meghnad were consigned into flames amid thunderous applauds and laud cheers from thousands of people who gathered in the ground to celebrate the Dussehra festival. DLW General Manager BP Khare inaugurated the festival by performing Puja of God Ram.

Thousands witness Goddess Durga idols immersion at Dashaswamedh Ghat

Hundreds of Durga idols passed through Godowlia-Dashaswamedh Ghat on their way to the River Ganga for immersion on the auspices occasion of Vijya Dashmi in Varanasi on October 24, 2012. Different puja committee members took out colourful processions with idols on their way to Dashashawmedh Ghat. Thousands of devotees gathered at different ghats on the bank of Ganga to witness the immersion.

Bengali women bid farewell to Goddess Durga

Bengali community women applied vermilion (Sindur) on each other forehead to bid farewell to Goddess Durga idol on the auspices occasion of Vijaya Dashmi at Eagle Club in Varanasi on October 24, 2012.

New building of Faculty of Dental Sciences inaugurated

Banaras Hindu University Vice Chancellor Dr lalji Singh inaugurated the new building of Faculty of Dental Science under the Institute of Medical Sciences (BHU) on October 24, 2012.
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Purnaahuti marks the end 9-day Navratri Puja in BHU

The nine-day Durga Saptashati recital and Navrati celbrations ended at the premises of Vishwanath temple in Banaras Hindu University (BHU) on October 23, 2012. "Purnaahuti" was performed by the group of priests and the university registrar.
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New building of Kriya Sharir Department inaugurated

Banaras Hindu University Vice Chancellor Dr Lalji Singh inaugurated new building of Kriya Sharir Department under the Faculty of Ayurveda in Varanasi on October 23, 2012.
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Durga Puja at Eagle Club Varanasi

A view of the Goddess Durga idol killing Demon Mahishasur along with the idols of Goddess Lakshmi, Goddess Saraswati, Lord Ganesh and Lord Kartikeya installed at Eagle Club, Jangambari in Varanasi on October 23, 2012.

Durga Puja at Jangambari

A view of the Goddess Durga idol killing Demon Mahishasur along with the idols of Goddess Lakshmi, Goddess Saraswati, Lord Ganesh and Lord Kartikeya installed at Samajik Samiti Vikshal , Jangambari, in Varanasi on October 23, 2012.

Durga Puja at Lanka

A view of the Ma Durga idol installed at Lanka Durgotsav Samiti, in Varanasi on October 23, 2012.

Durga Puja at Kedar Ghat

A view of the Ma Durga idol installed at Kabir Sporting Cricket Club, Kedar Ghat in Varanasi on October 23, 2012.

Hathwa Market Puja Pandal draws huge crowd on Maha Navami

Heavy rush of people was seen at Hathuwa Market Pandal  to have " Darshan" of Ma Durga on the auspicious occasion of Maha Navami in Varanasi on on October 23, 2012..  

Durga Puja at Hanuman Ghat

A view of the Goddess Durga idol killing Demon Mahishasur along with the idols of Goddess Lakshmi, Goddess Saraswati, Lord Ganesh and Lord Kartikeya installed Hanuman Ghat Durgotsav Samiti, in Varanasi on October 23, 2012.

Durga Puja at Young Boys Club Sonarpura

A view of the Goddess Durga idol killing Demon Mahishasur along with the idols of Goddess Lakshmi, Goddess Saraswati, Lord Ganesh and Lord Kartikeya installed at Young Boys Club, Sonarpura,  in Varanasi on October 22, 2012.

Durga Puja at Shiv Sporting Club

A view of the Goddess Durga idol killing Demon Mahishasur along with the idols of Goddess Lakshmi, Goddess Saraswati, Lord Ganesh and Lord Kartikeya installed at Shiv Sporting Club, Kayasth Tola (Prahalad Ghat) in Varanasi on October 22, 2012.

Durga Puja at Piplani Katra

A view of the Goddess Durga idol killing Demon Mahishasur along with the idols of Goddess Lakshmi, Goddess Saraswati, Lord Ganesh and Lord Kartikeya installed at Kabir Durgotsav Samiti, Piplani Katra, in Varanasi on October 22, 2012.

Durga Puja at Jeevan Jyoti Club

A view of the Goddess Durga idol killing Demon Mahishasur along with the idols of Goddess Lakshmi, Goddess Saraswati, Lord Ganesh and Lord Kartikeya installed at Jeevan Jyoti Club, Prahalad Ghat, in Varanasi on October 22, 2012.

Durga Puja at Prahalad Ghat

A view of the Goddess Durga idol killing Demon Mahishasur along with the idols of Goddess Lakshmi, Goddess Saraswati, Lord Ganesh and Lord Kartikeya installed at Bal Sporting Club, Prahalad Ghat in Varanasi on October 22, 2012.

Durga Puja at Pandey Haveli

A view of the Goddess Durga idol killing Demon Mahishasur along with the idols of Goddess Lakshmi, Goddess Saraswati, Lord Ganesh and Lord Kartikeya installed at Banarasi Durgotsav Samiti, Pandey Haveli, in Varanasi on October 22, 2012.

Durga Puja at Kashi Durgotsav Samiti Shivala

A view of the Goddess Durga idol killing Demon Mahishasur along with the idols of Goddess Lakshmi, Goddess Saraswati, Lord Ganesh and Lord Kartikeya installed at Kashi Durgotsav Samiti, Shivala, in Varanasi on October 21, 2012.

Durga Puja at Machaudhari-Varanasi

A panoramic view of the Goddess Durga idol killing Demon Mahishasur along with the idols of Goddess Lakshmi, Goddess Saraswati, Lord Ganesh and Lord Kartikeya installed at Baba Machaudharanath Puja Samiti, Machaudhari in Varanasi on October 21, 2012.

Durga Puja at Kathuwapura Varanasi

A view of the Goddess Durga idol killing Demon Mahishasur along with the idols of Goddess Lakshmi, Goddess Saraswati, Lord Ganesh and Lord Kartikeya installed at Maa Jagdhambika Puja Samiti, Kathuwapura in Varanasi on October 21, 2012.

Durga Puja at Rithiveer Varanasi

A view of the Goddess Durga idol killing Demon Mahishasur along with the idols of Goddess Lakshmi, Goddess Saraswati, Lord Ganesh and Lord Kartikeya installed at Maa Durga Puja Samiti, Rithiveer,  in Varanasi on October 21, 2012.

Durga Puja at Jaitpura Varanasi

A view of the Goddess Durga idol killing Demon Mahishasur along with the idols of Goddess Lakshmi, Goddess Saraswati, Lord Ganesh and Lord Kartikeya installed at Bagheshwari Devi Durgotsav Samiti, Jaitpura in Varanasi on October 21, 2012.

Durga Puja at Premier Boys Club Varanasi

A view of the Goddess Durga idol killing Demon Mahishasur along with the idols of Goddess Lakshmi, Goddess Saraswati, Lord Ganesh and Lord Kartikeya installed by Premier Boys Club, Lahurabir in Varanasi on October 21, 2012.

Durga Puja at Varuna Bridge

A view of the Goddess Durga idol killing Demon Mahishasur along with the idols of Goddess Lakshmi, Goddess Saraswati, Lord Ganesh and Lord Kartikeya installed by Sri Sri Durga Puja Samiti, Varuna Bridge in Varanasi on October 21, 2012.

Durga Puja at Ghosabad

A view of the Goddess Durga idol killing Demon Mahishasur along with the idols of Goddess Lakshmi, Goddess Saraswati, Lord Ganesh and Lord Kartikeya installed by Durga Puja Samiti, Ghosabad, in Varanasi on October 21, 2012.

Durga Puja at Bharat Seva Ashram Sangh

Hundreds of devotees gathered at the Bharat Seva Ashram Sangh to participate in the Maha Saptami Pujan (prayers) on Goddess Durga in Varanasi on October 21, 2012.
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BHU VC Dr Lalji Singh performs Jalabhishekam

Banaras Hindu University Vice Chancellor Dr Lalji Singh performed "Jalabhishekam" at university temple   on October 16, 2012.
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Sarita Lakhotia's photo exhibition begins

Banaras Hindu University Vice Chancellor Dr Lalji Singh inaugurated Sarita Lakhotia's photo exhibition "Vividha" at the Faculty of Visual Arts in Varanasi on October 15, 2012.
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