Q: Are there any special events or festivals in Varanasi that I should consider when planning my trip from Kannur?
- Navratri: Celebrated in October, this festival attracts many visitors to Varanasi for its cultural significance and festivities.
- Diwali: The Festival of Lights in November transforms the city with beautiful decorations and celebrations along the Ganges.
- Kartik Purnima: This festival, occurring in November, is marked by a grand Ganga Mahotsav, where thousands of lamps are floated on the river.