Heaven on the earth- VARANASI
There are many beautiful places in India,
One of them is Varanasi.Varanasi is a city in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh dating to the 11th century B.C. Regarded as the spiritual capital of India, the city draws Hindu pilgrims who bathe in the Ganges River’s sacred waters and perform funeral rites. Along the city's winding streets are some 2,000 temples, including Kashi Vishwanath, the “Golden Temple,” dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva.
HISTORY OF VARANASI
According to Hindu mythology, Varanasi was founded by SHIVA.one of Three principal deities along with Brahma and Vishnu. During a fight between Brahma and Shiva, one of Brahma's five heads was torn off by Shiva. As was the custom, the victor carried the slain adversary's head in his hand and let it hang down from his hand as an act of ignominy, and a sign of his own bravery. A bridle was also put into the mouth. Shiva thus dishonored Brahma's head, and kept it with him at all times. When he came to the city of Varanasi in this state, the hanging head of Brahma dropped from Shiva's hand and disappeared in the ground. Varanasi is therefore considered an extremely holy site.
One of them is Varanasi.Varanasi is a city in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh dating to the 11th century B.C. Regarded as the spiritual capital of India, the city draws Hindu pilgrims who bathe in the Ganges River’s sacred waters and perform funeral rites. Along the city's winding streets are some 2,000 temples, including Kashi Vishwanath, the “Golden Temple,” dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva.
HISTORY OF VARANASI
According to Hindu mythology, Varanasi was founded by SHIVA.one of Three principal deities along with Brahma and Vishnu. During a fight between Brahma and Shiva, one of Brahma's five heads was torn off by Shiva. As was the custom, the victor carried the slain adversary's head in his hand and let it hang down from his hand as an act of ignominy, and a sign of his own bravery. A bridle was also put into the mouth. Shiva thus dishonored Brahma's head, and kept it with him at all times. When he came to the city of Varanasi in this state, the hanging head of Brahma dropped from Shiva's hand and disappeared in the ground. Varanasi is therefore considered an extremely holy site.
ARTS OF VARANASI
Varanasi is a major centre of arts and designs. It is a producer of silks and brocades with gold and silver thread work, carpet weaving, wooden toys, bangles made of glass, ivory work, perfumes, artistic brass and copper ware and a variety of handicrafts.The cantonment graveyard of the British Raj is now the location of Varanasi's Arts and Crafts.
Varanasi is a major centre of arts and designs. It is a producer of silks and brocades with gold and silver thread work, carpet weaving, wooden toys, bangles made of glass, ivory work, perfumes, artistic brass and copper ware and a variety of handicrafts.The cantonment graveyard of the British Raj is now the location of Varanasi's Arts and Crafts.
VARANSI: A MUSIC CENTRE
Do You know? Varanasi is a Music centre, also and Varanasi's music tradition is traced to the Pauranik days. According to ancient legend, Shiva is credited with evolving music and dance forms. During the medieval era, Vaishnavism, a Bhakti movement, grew in popularity, and Varanasi became a thriving center for musicians such as Surdas, Kabir, Ravidas, Meera and Tulsidas.
Do You know? Varanasi is a Music centre, also and Varanasi's music tradition is traced to the Pauranik days. According to ancient legend, Shiva is credited with evolving music and dance forms. During the medieval era, Vaishnavism, a Bhakti movement, grew in popularity, and Varanasi became a thriving center for musicians such as Surdas, Kabir, Ravidas, Meera and Tulsidas.
BEAUTIFULL PALCES IN VARANASI
1.Vishwanath Temple
1.Vishwanath Temple
2. Tulsi Manas Temple
3. Bharat Mata Temple
4. Dasaswamedh Ghat
5. Assi Ghat
6. Manikarnika Ghat
7. Manmandir Ghat
8. Harishchandra Ghat
9. Tulsi Ghat
10. Ahilyabai Ghat
11. Bharat Kala Bhavan Museum
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