On March 7th to 10th, Satyagyan Foundation welcomes you to our magical city for the 3 nights Benares Festival for Satyagyan at Varanasi, known by locals as Benares, is the spiritual capital of India located on the banks of the Ganges River. Benares is a bustling, colourful city brimming with the mysterious melodies of classical North-Indian music, the bells and mantras of the pandits, the bright sunshine that illuminates the bustling allies, and the constant moos of friendly cows. It is the pilgrimage site for millions of Hindus and Muslims with its riverside ghats for bathing and thousands of temples and mosques for prayer. 

 

The Benares Festival is a chance to not only soak up the essence of the city, but understand the social issues that lie within Uttar Pradesh and India as a whole. Hosted by Hotel Ganges View, a centre of art, music and dialogue, this festival integrates the incredible vivacity of Benares with Satyagyan's goals of literacy and empowerment for all. 

 

 

 

 

 

During these three nights you will get to:

 

Tour the Satyagyan Foundation and learn about the programs

Attend the Rural Women's Kabaddi Tournament

Take a morning boat-ride along the Ganges River

Listen to enchanting classical music

Eat delicious Benarasi food

And much more!

 

Plans are currently underway for this year's festival. More details will be posted in the coming month. To contact us for more information on ticketing, travel planning, and more, click here.