Varanasi

Varanasi, or Benaras, (also known as Kashi) is one of the oldest living cities in the world. Varanasi`s Prominence in Hindu mythology is virtually unrevealed.

 

Mark Twain, the English author and literature, who was enthralled by the legend and sanctity of Benaras, once wrote : “Benaras is older than history, older than tradition, older even than legend and looks twice as old as all of them put together. ”

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The land of Varanasi (Kashi) has been the ultimate pilgrimage spot for Hindus for ages.

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Ganges is said to have its origins in the tresses of Lord Shiva and in Varanasi, it expands to the mighty river that we know of. The city is a center of learning and civilization for over 3000 years. 

 

With Sarnath, the place where Buddha preached his first sermon after enlightenment, just 10 km away, Varanasi has been a symbol of Hindu renaissance, knowledge, philosophy, culture, devotion to Gods, Indian arts and crafts have all flourished here for centuries. It is also a pilgrimage place for Jains, Varanasi is believed to be the birthplace of Parsvanath, the twenty-third Tirthankar.

Vaishnavism and Shaivism have co-existed in Varanasi harmoniously. 

 

Varanasi is also famous for its trade and commerce, especially for the finest silks and gold and silver brocades, since the early days.

 

Varanasi has also been a great center of learning for ages. Varanasi is associated with promotion of spiritualism, mysticism, sanskrit, yoga and Hindi language and honoured authors such as the ever-famous novelist Prem Chand and Tulsi Das, the famous saint-poet who wrote Ram Charit Manas. 

 

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