Must Visit Diwali Destinations in India
By siliconindia   |   Friday, 14 October 2011, 23:46 IST
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3. Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
Varanasi
Regarded as the holy city of India, Varanasi gears a colourful look throughout the festival of lights. The whole city comes alive in a magical glow on Diwali evening. The 50 odd Ghats of Varanasi are brightened with thousands of diyas transforming the proverbial "city of lights" into a magnetizing reality. A special aarti is performed on this day at the ghats. The temples are overcrowded with devotees who joyfully stand in long cues with their offerings.