Varanasi – The City of Gods
Varanasi
which is also known as Banaras, is one of the major religious hubs in India. It
has played a major role in the development of Buddhism. Varanasi lies along
National Highway and is in close proximity to Lal Bahadur
Shastri International Airport.
The city's
religious importance geew back in the 8th centurywhen the Indian
philosopher Adi Shankara developed the worship of Shiva as an official
denomination of Varanasi. During the Muslim rule, the city still continued to
be an important centre of Hindu pilgrimage, mysticism, devotion and poetry
which further contributed to its reputation for religious excellence. The Ram
CharitManas by Tulsidas was also written in Varanasi. Several other major
religious writers were born in Varanasi, including Kabir and Ravidas. Shri Guru
Nanak also visited Varanasi for Maha-Shivaratri in 1507. This trip is known to
have played a large role in the founding of Sikhism.
Varanasi
being the religious hub, is one of the busiest cities of Uttar- Pradesh.
Tourist places like AssiGhat, DashashwamedhGhat, ManikarnikaGhat,
ShivalaGhatalso known as ‘Reflection Of The Past’, AhilyabaiGhat, Rana Mahal
Ghat, Chinese Temple, Sita Samahit Sthal, Tibetan Temple, BatukBhairav Mandir
also known as the ‘Temple with Healing Powers’, Bharat Mata Mandir, Gyan Vapi
Well, Ramnagar Fort & Museum, Chunar Fort, Sarnath, Shri Gandhi Ashram
Khadi Bhandar are extremely popular and sought after. Commuting via public
transport is not an easy task in such places, but you can hire a cab service in
Varanasi, that can drive you around
the city and make your journey struggle free and relishing.
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