Varanasi's traditional stick-on Lakshmi-Ganesh idols, crafted from sacred Ganga soil, are set to receive a GI tag, boosting local artisans and preserving the deep cultural ties between Kashi. Varanasi's riverfront will transform into a vibrant cultural stage for the Ganga Mahotsav 2025, from November 1-4. DD News reported that the Ganga Mahotsav 2025, set to take place from November 1 to.