The Kathiya Baba Ashram stands out for its high, weathered stone walls that rise directly from the narrow lane, contrasting with the river-facing structures nearby. The ashram belongs to the Nimbarka Sampradaya, a Hindu tradition dating back centuries. A devotee named Kathiya Baba established this branch in Varanasi, known for his practice of eating only what could be held in the hollow of his hands. His followers maintain the site as a space for meditation and traditional Sanskrit study today.
Kathiya Baba Ashram, Shivala
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