Varanasi is an important holy city for the Hindus
and perhaps the most ancient center of learning and civilization
in India. A place of great historical and cultural significance
right on the bank of the sacred Ganges. Popularly known as the city
of temples and learning. Since very long, the city has been the
ultimate destination for devout Hindus and attracts hordes of worshippers
and pilgrims from different parts of the country and abroad.
It is also an important pilgrimage center for
the Buddhists. Sarnath, the very place where Lord Buddha gave his
first sermon after enlightenment, is just 10 km away from Varanasi.
Varanasi’s origin can be traces back into
the myths. It is find mentioned in the Hindu Epic –The Mahabharata
and also occupied an important place in the age-old Buddhist scriptures.
The city’s spiritual charm is prominent
amidst hundreds of sacred bathing ghats and temples with soul stirring
hyms. Varanasi also boasts of a rich concentration of music, art,
craft and education. It is the only city in Asia that houses three
renowned universities.
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