Noor-e-Banaras: A Tribute to the Timeless Soul of Banaras

Some cities live in memory, others live forever. Banaras (Varanasi) belongs to the latter kind. At sunrise, the Ganges gleams like molten gold, temple bells echo in the still air, and the city seems to breathe alongside you. The ghats glow softly, their ancient stones polished smooth by centuries of pilgrims. Banaras is not merely a place—it is a feeling, a rhythm, a light that refuses to fade.

It is this timeless spirit that Noor-e-Banaras, a new wallpaper collection by UDC Homes, seeks to capture. Drawing inspiration from the river’s calm, the city’s grandeur, and its everyday rituals of light and faith, the collection transforms walls into living canvases. Each design is crafted to mirror the devotion, texture, and emotion that define one of the world’s oldest living cities.

“Noor-e-Banaras is more than design, it’s an ode to Banaras,” says a spokesperson for UDC Homes. “Every motif carries the city’s silhouette, every hue holds its warmth. These wallpapers are stories of faith, colour, and craftsmanship, turning walls into poetry.”

The collection features a series of designs, each one a tribute to a distinct facet of Banaras. Together, they create an immersive experience that blends heritage with contemporary artistry.

Banarasi Rangrez
This design weaves the grandeur of brocade with the timeless colours of the city’s soul. Arches glow with the soft aura of evening, echoing whispers of bygone splendour. In the midst of this radiance blooms the lotus—an emblem of serenity and divine grace. Banarasi Rangrez is not just design; it is devotion rendered in thread and texture, where every motif hums with harmony.

Glory of Ganga
The crown jewel of the collection, Glory of Ganga is a meditation on the sacred river that defines Banaras. Its hues capture the golden twilight over the ghats, while gentle strokes evoke ripples of devotion. Crafted by artisans using beads, gold gilding, nalki, cut dana, glitter, dabka, and sequins, the piece shimmers like liquid prayer. It is décor that transcends ornamentation—an heirloom that holds the river’s eternal calm and sacred energy.

Jharoka
Jharoka opens a window into Banaras’ royal past. Arches, domes, and latticed frames come alive as they hold the dance of light and shadow. Each carving recalls the grandeur of ancient palaces and temples, turning walls into portals of history. More than a pattern, Jharoka is an architectural memory, reminding us of the city’s intricate artistry and divine resonance.

Kamal
Symbolising purity and rebirth, Kamal celebrates the lotus, the eternal bloom of Banaras. Each petal unfolds like a hymn, reflecting the grace of dawn and the tranquillity of temple waters. Its design radiates peace and spirituality, transforming interiors into sanctuaries of reflection.

Kashi
The design Kashi embodies the spirit of the sacred city itself. Ghats glow like golden stairways to time, temples rise as sentinels of faith, and the Ganga flows through motifs like an unending chant. Every stroke carries the sound of bells and lamps, every shade holds the warmth of devotion. It is Banaras translated into pattern and light.

Nilaya
Nilaya captures the stillness of Banaras at dawn. Soft tones echo the quiet hum of temple bells and the serenity of flowing water. The design embodies peace, a space where time rests, and heritage breathes in every hue. It turns the home into what its name means: a true abode.

Saanjh
Twilight in Banaras has its own language. The ghats shimmer in gold, the river blushes with dusk, and the city seems to exhale light. Saanjh embodies this moment of still splendour. Its motifs glow with muted radiance, wrapping spaces in a sense of regal calm.

Zardozi of Banaras
This design gleams like woven starlight, threads of gold and silver intertwined with devotion. Every motif echoes the magnificence of royal palaces and the patience of artisans who turn fabric into poetry. Zardozi of Banaras is not mere ornamentation but a living record of craftsmanship, where each stitch reflects centuries of artistry.

Vrishk
The Vrishk design channels the Tree of Life, the eternal symbol of faith and continuity. Its roots draw strength from the sacred Ganga, while its branches reach towards the heavens. Every leaf whispers a story of devotion, every ripple of the river mirrors imagination. Together they form a harmony of life and faith, deeply rooted in Banaras’ spiritual soil.

Across the collection, deep vermillion, burnished gold, ivory, and midnight blue dominate the palette. Each colour echoes the city’s festive pulse and sacred calm. The textures, achieved through artisanal layering, bring depth and dimension, inviting touch as much as sight.

What makes Noor-e-Banaras remarkable is its intent. It doesn’t just celebrate heritage—it revives it. By combining traditional motifs with contemporary craftsmanship, UDC Homes offers not only a visual experience but also a connection to something older, quieter, and enduring.

In the hum of modern life, Noor-e-Banaras brings back the rhythm of temple bells, the glint of diyas, and the slow, luminous flow of the Ganga. Each wall becomes an invocation—of light, of lineage, of belonging.

In these designs, Banaras lives again. Eternal, radiant, and ever-awake.