Malaysian goes on a spiritual journey to Varanasi


Sunrise at the River Ganges. — DR YASODHA PANIRSELVAM

If there was one place I wish to revisit, it is Varanasi in India, or sometimes known as Benares.

In 2018, my sisters and I went to India. Our initial itinerary included Agra, Jaipur and Delhi, which is also known as the Golden Triangle. But after much contemplation, we decided to add Varanasi to the list and that made all the difference to the trip.

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