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VARANASI |
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Varanasi
(also known as Banaras) is one of the oldest living cities in the world and the ultimate
pilgrimage for Hindus, who believe that to die in the city, is to attain instant
salvation. Situated on the banks of the Ganga, Varanasi is the tract of Holy Land lying
between the rivers Varuna and Assi. which flow into Ganga. |
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Varanasi is also known as Kashi, the city of light, since of the twelve
"Jyotirlinga" is installed here. Mark Twain, the American writer who visited the
city, wrote: "Benaras is older than history, older than tradition, even older than
legend and looks twice as old as all of them put together".
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Varanasi has been a great cultural centre, especially in the fields of
music, learning and the craft of silk weaving. Some of the most renowned exponents of
music have drawn their inspiration from Varanasi. Banaras brocades are treasured textiles
and considered collector' items. |
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The eminent
novelist Prem Chand belonged to this city and so did Tulsi Das, the famous
poet who wrote Ram Charit Manas also lived here for many years. Ravi Shankar,
the internationally renowned Sitar maestro is another of Varanasi's illustrious sons.
General Information:
Area: 73.89 sq.km. , Altitude: 80.71 mtrs. Above sea
level.
Season: October-March, Clothing: Summer-Cottons, Winter-Woolens.
Language: Hindi, English.
Festivals: Shivratri, Dussehra, Ganga Festival, Bharat Milap, Dhrupad Mela,
Hanuman Jayanti, Nakkatyya-Chetganj, Nag Nathaiya, anch Kroshi Parikrama.
Local Transport: Buses/Cycle-rickshaws/Auto-rickshaws.
STD Code: 0542 |
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Tirupati , Nathdwara , Madurai , Haridwar , Vaishnodevi , Shirdi |
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