Illustrated Varanasi scene — AI-generated artwork behind this city's word search puzzlePrintable Varanasi word search — 15×15 letter grid with 8 words to find including KASHI, BANARAS, GANGA, plus 4 hidden bonus words
Play a Varanasi word search free online. We built the 12-word list around landmarks, neighborhoods, and local flavor, then scattered it across a 15×15 grid — horizontal, vertical and diagonal. Find them all to clear the board.
Words to find: KASHI, BANARAS, GANGA, GHAT, AARTI, SARNATH, ASSI, VISHWANATH, PAAN, JALEBI, KACHORI, SILK.
Diagonals are where most players stall. Once you are down to the last word or two, sweep the diagonals deliberately.
Varanasi word list, defined
GHAT/ˈɡaːt/ · noun
A flight of steps leading down to a river, especially in India, or a landing place for boats. Related: dock, landing, quay, pier.
AARTI/ɑːrti/ · noun
Aarti is a Hindu ritual in which a devotee offers worship to a deity, typically with the use of flowers, incense, and other offerings. It is a way of expressing devotion and gratitude to the divine. Related: ritual, worship, devotion, offering.
PAAN/pɑːn/ · noun
A type of betel leaf, commonly used in Indian and Southeast Asian cultures for its medicinal and stimulant properties. Related: betel leaf, paan leaf, betel nut.
SILK/sɪlk/ · noun
A smooth and luxurious fabric made from silk fibers, often used in clothing and textiles. It can also refer to a smooth and subtle quality, such as a silk voice or a silk road. Related: satin, velvet, lace, cotton.