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Varanasi is one of the oldest inhabited cities in the world and the oldest inhabited city in India. It is a famous city in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It is also known as ‘Banaras’ and ‘Kashi’. It is considered one of the most sacred cities in Hinduism and is called Avimukt Kshetra. Apart from this, it is also considered sacred in Buddhism and Jainism. The culture of Varanasi has an unbreakable relationship with the Ganges River, Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple and its religious significance. This city has been the cultural and religious center of India, especially North India, for thousands of years. Varanasi is often addressed with adjectives like ‘City of Temples’, ‘Religious Capital of India’, ‘City of Lord Shiva’, ‘City of Lights’, ‘Knowledge City’ etc. The famous American writer Mark Twain writes: “Banaras is older than history, older than traditions, older than legends and when all these are put together, it is twice as old as that collection.” The Banaras gharana of Hindustani classical music originated and evolved in Varanasi. Many philosophers, poets, writers, musicians of India have lived in Varanasi, including Kabir, Vallabhacharya, Ravidas, Swami Ramanand, Trailanga Swami, Shivanand Goswami, Munshi Premchand, Jaishankar Prasad, Acharya Ramchandra Shukla, Pandit Ravi Shankar, Girija Devi, Pandit Hari Prasad Chaurasia and Ustad Bismillah Khan to name a few. Goswami Tulsidas wrote the most revered Hindu text Ramcharitmanas here and Gautam Buddha gave his first sermon at Sarnath nearby. The land of Varanasi (Kashi) has been the ultimate pilgrimage place for Hindus for centuries. Hindus believe that one who is blessed to die on the land of Varanasi will attain salvation and liberation from the cycle of birth and rebirth. The abode of Lord Shiva and Parvati, the origin of Varanasi is still unknown. The Ganges in Varanasi is believed to have the power to wash away the sins of mortals. Hindus believe that one who is blessed to die on the land of Varanasi will attain liberation from the cycle of birth and rebirth.
There are many cities around the world, which give evidence that many years ago human civilization used to live in different parts of the world. Varanasi is one such city, which is included in the list of the oldest cities in the world. It is believed that Varanasi, called the spiritual capital of the country, is about 3000 years old. The history of this city is around 11th century. However, some scholars also believe that this city is 4000-5000 years old.
Varanasi is called the spiritual capital of India. Apart from this, this city is also known as ‘Banaras’ and ‘Kashi’. This city has great importance in Hinduism, and it is considered a very holy place and it is also called Avimukt Kshetra. Due to the Ganga and Lord Shiva present here, this city has its own spiritual significance. Varanasi has been a cultural and religious center all over the world for many years.
The name of this city Varanasi is formed by the combination of two local rivers Varuna River and Asi River. These two rivers come from north and south respectively and meet the Ganges River. Apart from this, it is also said about the name of this city that in ancient times Varuna River must have been called Varanasi, due to which this city was called Varanasi. Apart from this, this city is also known by the names Banaras, Kashi, City of Light, Bholenath’s city etc.
Talking about the origin of Varanasi, according to religious beliefs and mythology, Lord Shiva established this Kashi city about 5000 years ago. Not only this, Lord Shiva himself is seated here in the form of Kashi Vishwanath, which is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas. This is the reason why even today Banaras is a major pilgrimage site for Hindus. This city is mentioned in many Hindu scriptures including Skanda Purana, Ramayana, Mahabharata, the oldest Veda Rigveda. Banaras is also famous for this Apart from religious importance, this city is also very special for other reasons. From the Banarasi sarees found here to the delicious Banarasi paan, people from far and wide like them. The Ganga Aarti held here is considered a picturesque sight, to see which many people reach the Ganga Ghat daily. Apart from this, Assi Ghat and Dashashwamedh Ghat present here are also very famous. Talking about food, apart from Banarasi paan, your trip to this city will remain incomplete without tasting Kachori Sabzi, Chhena Dahi Vada, Makhan Malaiyo, Chuda Matar and Lassi.
