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Varanasi
Varanasi has been the religious capital of Hinuism since times immemorial. It was previously known as Kashi the city that illuminates. The present name is probably derived from the fact that the city is situated at the confluence of the rivers Varuna and Agra. As a place of devotion and worship, with hundreds of temples doting the city, Varabnasi attracts thousands of pilgrims every year. Many Hindus in the latter part wish to spend thir entire lives wish to spend theur retirement here.
Excursions
River FrontThe Spectacular 4-km sweep of the Ghats is a unique sight, best viewd at dawn, in that "soft first light" when the river and Ghats have a timeles appeal. Life in almost panoramic details unfolds here from dawn to dusk as a steady stream of devotees-swelling to thousands of auspicious days-perform rituals by the Ganga. The Ghats are best approached by Dashashwemdha Ghat, where boats are available on hire.
Kashi Vishawanath Temple
Also known as the Golden Temples, 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 his supremacy over other gods, broke through the earth's crust and flared towards the heavens. More than the Ghats and even the Ganga, the Shivalingha installed in the temple remains the devotional focus of Varanasi. It is open only to Hindus.
Tulsi Manas Temple
Constructed by a family of Varanasi, this modern temple is dedicated to Lord Rama. It is situated at the place where Tulsidas, the great medieval seer, lived and wrote the epic "Shri Ramcharitmanas", which narrates the life of Lord Rama, the hero of the Ramayana. Verses from Tulsidas's epic are inscriibed on the walls.
Ram Nagar Fort And Museum
A 17th-century fort, Ram Nagar is the home of the Maharaja of Banaras, who is revered as the representative of Shiva in the city. The museum's collection includes interesting vintage silver and brocade palanquins, howdahs, a replica of the royal bed and an armoury of swords and guns. (open 10 A.M. to 5 P.M.). Ramnagar is also very famous for its Ram Lila.
Bharat Kala Bhawan (Banaras Hindu University)
A Short rickshaw ride from the Durga temple is the Banaras Hindu University, one of the oldest educational centres in India. Founded by Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya as a centre for the study of Indian art, culture, music and also for Sanskrit, it has developed into a modern academic centre of various desciplines. Within the campus is the finest collection of Mughal maniature paintings and brocade textiles. Open 10.30 A.M. to 4.30 P.M.
How to Reach
By AirAirport is 22 km from Varanasi.
By Rail
Varanasi is connected with important cities by rail.
By Road
Varanasi are: 565 km Agra, Allahabad-128 km, Bhopal-791 km, Bodhgaya-240 km, Kanpur-330 km, Khajuraho-405 km, Lucknow-286 km, Patna-246 km, Sarnath-119 km.