Welcome at "THE HOLY CITY VARANASI". Varanasi, or Banaras,
(also known as Kashi) is one of the oldest living cities in the world. Varanasi`s
Prominence in Hindu mythology is virtually unrivalled. Mark Twain, the English
author and literateur, who was enthralled by the legend and sanctity of Banaras,
once wrote : "Banaras is older than history, older than tradition, older
even than legend and looks twice as old as all of them put together". According
to the ‘Vamana Purana’, the Varuna and Assi rivers originated from
the body of the primordial Person at the beginning of time itself. The tract
of land lying between them is believed to be ‘Varanasi’, the holiest
of all pilgrimages.
The word ‘Kashi’ originated from the word ‘Kas’ which means
to shine. Steeped in tradition and mythological legacy, Kashi is the ‘orignal
ground ‘ created by Shiva and parvati, upon which they stood At the beginning
of time. Varanasi is the microcosm of Hinduism, a city of traditional classical
culture, Glorified by myth and legend and sanctified by religion, it has always
attracted a larg number of pilgrims And worshippers from time immemorial.To
be in Varanasi is an experience in itself…. An experience in Self –discovery…
an ethereal oneness of the body and soul.
To
every visitor; varanasi offers a breathtaking experience. The rays of the dawn
shimmering across the ganges… the high-banks ; the temples and shrines
along the banks bathed in a golden hue …soul stirring hymns and mantras
alongwith the fragrance of incense filling the air…and the refreshing dip
in the holy waters gently splashing at the Ghats. Varanasi – The land where
experience and discovery reach the ultimate bliss.
Varanasi is also renowned for its rich tapestry of music, arts, crafts and education.
Some of the world – renowned exponents India has produced in these fields
were schooled in Varanasi’s cultural ethos. Luminaries apart, Varanasi
abounds in the art of silk weaving, an exotic work of art which manifests itself
in precious Banarasi silk sarees and silk brocades which are cherished as collector’s
items across the world today.
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