Monuments Varanasi Varanasi or Banaras
is one of the oldest cities
of India. This city has
found place in the Buddhist
scriptures as well the epic
of Mahabharata
In Pali language Varanasi
was called Banarasi hence it
got the name
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Uttar Pradesh Guide
Situated in the Northern
part of India, it has the
distinction of being the
most populous state of
India. in terms of area, it
is the fourth largest, among
all the states. The wealth
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The
land of Varanasi (Kashi)
has been the ultimate
pilgrimage spot for
Hindus for ages. Often
referred to as Benares,
Varanasi is the oldest
living city in the
world. These few lines
by Mark Twain say it
all: "Benaras is older
than history, older than
tradition, older even
than legend and looks
twice as old as all of
them put together".
Hindus believe that one
who is graced to die on
the land of Varanasi
would attain salvation
and freedom from the
cycle of birth and
re-birth. Abode of Lord
Shiva and Parvati, the
origins of Varanasi are
yet unknown. Ganges in
Varanasi is believed to
have the power to wash
away the sins of
mortals.
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Ganges & Its
Ghats
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Art & Culture of
Varanasi
Varanasi
or
Kashi
is
older
than
traditions.
Varanasi
presents
a
unique
combination
of
physical,
metaphysical
and
supernatural
elements.
According
to
the
Hindu
mythology,
Varanasi
liberates
soul
from
human
body
to
the
ultimate.
It
is
the
Ganga
Ghats
of
Varanasi
that
complement
the
concept
of
divinity.
Ghats
of
Ganga
are
perhaps
the
holiest
spots
of
Varanasi.
The
Ganga
Ghats
at
Varanasi
are
full
of
pilgrims
who
flock
to
the
place
to
take
a
dip
in
the
holy
Ganges,
which
is
believed
to
absolve
one
from
all
sins.
The
art
and
culture
of
Varanasi
is
unique.
It
is
the
rich
cultural
tradition
of
Varanasi
that
makes
it
the
cultural
capital
of
India.
A
combination
of
archaeology,
mythology,
geography,
art
and
history
makes
Varanasi
a
great
center
of
Indian
culture.
Though
Varanasi
is
associated
mainly
with
Hinduism
and
Buddhism
but
one
can
find
glimpse
of
many
religious
beliefs,
types
of
worship
and
religious
institutions
at
Varanasi.
It
is
amazing
to
see
the
primitive
worship
cults
being
practiced
at
Varanasi.
Varanasi
presents
a
complete
museum
of
Indian.
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Excursions Around
Varanasi
There are
quite a few
interesting
excursion
destinations
around the
city of
Varanasi.
These
excursion
destinations
provide a
welcome
break from
the monotony
that
Varanasi
offers. So
if you have
had enough
of 'Karma
Talks' and
you want to
give rest to
your
otherwise
troubled
mind then
these
destinations
are a must.
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Chandraprabha
Sanctuary
Chandraprabha
Wildlife
Sanctuary is
situated 70
kilometers
Southeast of
the cultural
city of
Varanasi. It
can be
plainly
established
that
Chandraprabha
is one of
the less
known and
neglected
wildlife
sanctuary of
India.
Nevertheless
is the best
place around
Varanasi to
break the
monotony.
The place is
a strict
no-no for
the
"Karma-chameleons"
but if all
those talks
about
'Karma' and
'Nimit Matra'
have started
taking toll
on your
otherwise
nascent
brain, then
Chandraprabha
is a place
to be.
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Chunargarh
Chunargarh
is located
just 45 odd
kilometers
from
Varanasi and
falls in
Mirzapur
district.
The city has
a very deep
historical
importance
because of
the Chunar
Fort that
stands just
off the
town. It is
said that
Maharaja
Vikramaditya,
the king of
Ujjain
established
the fort of
Chunar as
back as 56
BC. King
Sahdeo who
also built a
stone
umbrella
like
cenotaph
inside the
fort in
order to
commemorate
his victory
over 52
different
rulers later
inhabited
it.
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Vindhyachal
There is a
concept of
Shaktipeeth
in India.
Shaktipeeth
are actually
places where
the Goddess
of power or
the female
part of
power is
supposed to
be residing.
The female
part of
Power has
been named
Shakti and
is worshiped
in the form
of Goddess
Durga.
Situated at
the distance
of 90 Km
from
Varanasi,
Vindhyachal
is famous
for its
temples
namely
Vindhyavasini,
Asthbhuja
and Kalikhoh.
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Jaunpur
Jaunpur
is a
bustling
town
58
kilometers
from
Varanasi.
The
place
has
a
great
architectural
relevance.
There
are
some
beautiful
mosques
that
were
built
in a
unique
style
that
is
part
Islamic
and
part
Hindu
and
Jain.
Founded
by
Feroze
Shah
Tughlaq
in
1360
on
an
ancient
site,
Jaunpur
became
the
capital
of
the
independent
Muslim
Sharqui
kingdom.
The
most
impressive
mosques
were
constructed
between
1394
and
1478.
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Places of Interest in
Varanasi
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Shri Kashi
Vishwanath
Mandir
Also known
as the
Golden
Temple, it
is dedicated
to Lord
shiva, the
presiding
deity of the
city.
Varanasi is
Said to be
the point at
which the
first
jyotirlinga,
the fiery
pillar of
light by
which shiva
manifested
has
supremacy
over others
gods, broke
through the
Earth’s
crust and
flared
towards the
heavens.
More than
the Gaths
and even the
Ganga, the
Shivalinga
installed in
the temple
remains the
devotional
focus of
Varanasi.
» Kashi
Vidya Peeth
The Kashi
Vidyapeeth
was set up
in 1920 by
Babu Shiv
Prasad Gupta
to provide
alternate
education
arrangement
discarding
that of the
British. It
soon became
a centre of
natoinal
education
with Hindi
as the
medium of
instruction.
Acharya
Narendradev,
Babu
Sampurnanand,
Babu
Sriprakash &
many more
Luminaries
of the time
have been
associated
with this
institute.
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Museums &
Arts
Galleries
There are
some very
interesting
museums
within the
city of
Varanasi,
displaying
all kinds of
artefacts
from bygone
days, often
of a
religious
nature.
Archaeological
musuem
Sarnath open
09:30 am.- 5
pm. Friday
clossed.
Ramnager
fort musuem,
open 10
am.-5 pm.
Clossed on
Friday.
Bharat Kala
Bhawan B.H.U.
open 10:30
am.- 4 pm.
Clossed on
Sundays &
university
holidays.
Archaeological
musuem,
Sampurnanand
Sanskrit
University
open 10 am.
– 5 pm.
Clossed on
Sunday &
university
holidays.
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Maharaja
Banaras
Vidya Mandir
Museum,
Ramnager
Maharaja
Banaras
Vidya Mandir
Museum is
located at
Fort
Ramnagar in
Varanasi.The
museum was
established
in the year
1964.Previouly
the building
of the
museum was
the palace
of Maharaja
of
Benaras.The
museum
contains
various
types of
objects
including
weapons,
manuscripts,
palanquins,
astronomical
clock,
paintings
etc. The
pictorial
depiction of
Dussehra
celebrations
and Ram
Leela and a
textile
woven with
ivory are
worth
mentioning.
The museum
remains
closed on
Moharram and
Vijaya
Dashami.
On the
banks of the
sacred river
Ganges, Benares
is one of
India's most
important
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and the holiest
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Vaibhav is a
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three-star hotel
which offers
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a 0.5 Km drive
from the Railway
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Pillgrimage in Varanasi
Varanasi is the oldest
and the most sacred
place for the Hindus.
Varanasi, also known as
the holy city, combines
in itself the cultural
essence and mysticism of
India. Varanasi stands
on the banks of river
Ganga, considered the
holiest of all Indian
rivers. Varanasi or
Kashi is both an exalted
place of pilgrimage and
a microcosmic centre of
faith. A large number of
pilgrims visit the holy
city from all parts of
India and the world.
» Vishwanath Temple
The
Vishwanath temple,
dedicated to Lord Shiva,
is the most sacred
shrine in Varanasi.
People from all parts of
the world come to visit
this temple. After its
destruction in the
medieval period, the
temple was restored by
Rani Ahilyabai of Indore
in the 18th century.
»
Bharat Mata Temple
The
Bharat Mata temple is
the only temple
dedicated to Mother
India. The Bharat Mata
temple was built by Babu
Shiv Prasad Gupt in the
Mahatma Gandhi Kashi
Vidyapeeth. This temple
was inaugurated by
Mahatma Gandhi in 1936.
The statute of Bharat
Mata is built in marble
and is a replica of
undivided India.
» Tulsi Manas Temple
The
Tulsi Manas Mandir
(temple) is dedicated to
Lord Rama. The temple is
believed to be built at
the place where Tulsidas
composed the 'Ramacharitramanas',
the great epic. It
provides us with
detailed description of
the history and deeds of
Lord Rama.
The
Vishwanath temple,
dedicated to Lord Shiva,
is the most sacred
shrine in Varanasi.
People from all parts of
the world come to visit
this temple. After its
destruction in the
medieval period, the
temple was restored by
Rani Ahilyabai of Indore
in the 18th century.
The
Bharat Mata temple is
the only temple
dedicated to Mother
India. The Bharat Mata
temple was built by Babu
Shiv Prasad Gupt in the
Mahatma Gandhi Kashi
Vidyapeeth. This temple
was inaugurated by
Mahatma Gandhi in 1936.
The statute of Bharat
Mata is built in marble
and is a replica of
undivided India.
The
Tulsi Manas Mandir
(temple) is dedicated to
Lord Rama. The temple is
believed to be built at
the place where Tulsidas
composed the 'Ramacharitramanas',
the great epic. It
provides us with
detailed description of
the history and deeds of
Lord Rama.
