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Varanasi Travel Packages -|- Varanasi Hotels Varanasi / Benaras
Altitude : 80.71 mts
Introduction : Varanasi or Benaras is one of the oldest living cities in the world, Varanasi' s prominence in Hindu Mythology is virtually unrivalled. Varanasi india's most sacred city situated on the west bank of the holy river Ganga. varanasi also known as Benaras. Varanasi is the tract of Holy land lying between the ganga and the Assi rivers. the assi rovers also floes in to Ganga. Varanasi also as Kashi. the city of light since one of the twelve 'Jyortinglinga's is installed here. Varanasi city with its ghats dotted with temples, the maze of alleys along the ghats, silk weaving, other crafts, and much more are sure to attract the visitor again and again. From time immemorial Varanasi has been the center of education, religion, art and culture. Varanasi has been a great cultural centre, especially in the fields of music, learning and the craft of silk weaving. History : Varanasi / Benaras is one
of the most important pilgrimage in India and also a major tourist attraction.
Situated on the banks of the sacred river Ganges, Varanasi has been a center of
learning and civilization of for over 2000 years. 25 centuries ago Lord
Buddha preached his message for enlightment for the first time in Sarnath
which is just 10 kms away from the Varanasi. Later Varanasi became great Hindu
center but was looted a number of times by Muslim invaders from the 11th century
on. These destructive visits climaxed with that of the Mughal emperor,
Aurangazeb, who destroyed almost all the temples and converted the most famous
one into a mosque. For the pious Hindu the city has always had a special place.
Besides being a pilgrimage center, it is considered as auspicious place to die,
ensuring an instant route to heaven. To this day Varanasi is a center of
learning, especially for Sanskrit scholars, and students flock here from all
over India. Ironically it is in the center of one of the most backward areas of
India - a largely agrarian, rural and overpopulated area that has developed
little since Independence. Varanasi has became a symbol of the Hindu renaissance
and has special role in the development of Hindi - the national language
of India. the well known novalist Prem chand and the literary figure
Bharatendu Harischand have played their parts in this development. Tulsi Manas Temple, Bharat Mata Temple, Durga Temple, Alamgir Mosque, River Fronts, Benaras Hindu University.
By Air : By Rail : By Road :
Other cities of Uttar Pradesh : Agra, Lucknow, Benaras, Allahabad, Kanpur, Mathura, Jhansi, Mahoba, Meerut, Muradabad, Gorakhpur.
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