As much as I was looking forward to visiting Varanasi, my trip didn’t begin on the best note. My train from Delhi was delayed by over nine hours, and the only thought running through my mind was, “Maybe this is the universe’s sign that it’s not meant to be.” But when I finally arrived at […]

I went to Varanasi at a time when life felt confusing and heavy. I wasn’t chasing answers aggressively—I was just tired of the noise inside my head. The city met me exactly where I was. Loud, chaotic, yet deeply calm in its own way. My mornings were spent at the ghats, watching the Ganga flow

Volunteering with Local Lok felt like the most natural decision. The vibe instantly matched what I was looking for warm, creative, and welcoming. It felt like the perfect place to volunteer, meet new people, and build friendships that stay beyond the dorms. Shooting at Local Lok Max and working closely with the Local Lok team

I didn’t go to Banaras to “find myself.” Honestly, I just wanted a break from my screen, from the noise, from everything feeling urgent all the time. Volunteering with Local Lok felt like the right kind of reset. What I didn’t expect was how deeply the city would settle into me. Banaras moves at its