Varanasi guide

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The land of Moksha - Varanasi is popularly known as Kashi and Banaras. This one of the holiest cities of India is situated in...

The land of Moksha - Varanasi is popularly known as Kashi and Banaras. This one of the holiest cities of India is situated in the state of Uttar Pradesh. It is said that it was founded by Lord Shiva about 5000 years ago and is positioned charmingly on the west bank of Holy Ganges River. It has got its name from two sacred rivers Varuna situated at the north and Assi situated at the south of the city. The city is mentioned in the sacred epics Ramayana and Mahabharata. The travel guide Varanasi provides all the relevant information related to this holy city.

The significance of Varanasi lies in the faith of the people, those who die in Kashi will achieve salvation or Moksha. The city is crowded by numbers of Hindu devotees every day all around the year. The Varanasi travel guide gives all the details about this city. It is a perfect place for those who are stirred by Hindu beliefs, traditions, cultures and notions. They can have genuine life experiences, of the Hindu lifestyle and faith here. Varanasi is also renowned as a hub of silk weaving. The Paan, a mixture of betel leaves, areca nut, tobacco and lime, is a common chewing addiction in India but in Benaras, it reaches artistic levels. There are a number of enchanting temples in the city that showcases the customs and religious belief of the Hindus. The city is also a major hub of art, craft, education as well as culture.