Tuesday 23 February 2016

Know About Varanasi (Benaras)

Rajendra Prasad Ghat Varanasi
Rajendra Prasad Ghat In Varanasi
Varanasi, the holy city of India, is also known by the name of Kashi and Benaras. Kashi, the city of Moksha for Hindus.Varanasi is the oldest city of the world. Varanasi is more than 3000 years old and is famous as the city of temples. In Varanasi, there are temples at every few paces.The Ganga Ghats (river front) are the most popular pilgrimage spot of Varanasi and are centers of music and learning.

People of Benaras are known for being the exponents of literature, music, Vedic philosophy, arts, crafts and architecture. Socio-economic aspects of the city are highly influenced by the Ganges and on most of the Hindu festivals people can be seen using the bathing Ghats (river fronts) even before daybreak as an important part of their rituals. In Varanasi, the atmosphere is relaxed in general and we can see people chewing the famous 'paan' and chatting in a laid-back manner.

River Ganga is worshipped and venerated as Goddess in Hindu religion. In Hinduism, there are many myths and stories about the descent of River Ganga on Earth.

According to Hindu mythology, Bhagirath, a descendant of King Sagara, brought River Ganges on the Earth.