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Varanasi Travel Guide
 Welcome
at "THE HOLY CITY VARANASI". Varanasi, or Banaras, (also known as
Kashi) is one of the oldest living cities in the world. Varanasi`s Prominence
in Hindu mythology is virtually unrivalled. Mark Twain, the English author and
literateur, who was enthralled by the legend and sanctity of Banaras, once wrote
: "Banaras is older than history, older than tradition, older even than legend
and looks twice as old as all of them put together". According to the ‘Vamana
Purana’, the Varuna and Assi rivers originated from the body of the primordial
Person at the beginning of time itself. The tract of land lying between them is
believed to be ‘Varanasi’, the holiest of all pilgrimages.
The word ‘Kashi’ originated from the word ‘Kas’ which means
to shine. Steeped in tradition and mythological legacy, Kashi is the ‘orignal
ground ‘ created by Shiva and parvati, upon which they stood At the beginning
of time. Varanasi is the microcosm of Hinduism, a city of traditional classical
culture, Glorified by myth and legend and sanctified by religion, it has always
attracted a larg number of pilgrims And worshippers from time immemorial.To be
in Varanasi is an experience in itself…. An experience in Self –discovery…
an ethereal oneness of the body and soul.
To every visitor; varanasi
offers a breathtaking experience. The rays of the dawn shimmering across the ganges…
the high-banks ; the temples and shrines along the banks bathed in a golden hue
…soul stirring hymns and mantras alongwith the fragrance of incense filling
the air…and the refreshing dip in the holy waters gently splashing at the
Ghats. Varanasi – The land where experience and discovery reach the ultimate
bliss.
Varanasi is also renowned for its rich tapestry of music, arts,
crafts and education. Some of the world – renowned exponents India has produced
in these fields were schooled in Varanasi’s cultural ethos. Luminaries apart,
Varanasi abounds in the art of silk weaving, an exotic work of art which manifests
itself in precious Banarasi silk sarees and silk brocades which are cherished
as collector’s items across the world today.
Places
of Interest in Varanasi
Shri Kashi Vishwanath Mandir
Also known as the Golden Temple, 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 has supremacy over others
gods, broke through the Earth’s crust and flared towards the heavens. More
than the Gaths and even the Ganga, the Shivalinga installed in the temple remains
the devotional focus of Varanasi.
 Central
Institute Of Higher Tibetan Studies
The only institute of its kind in
the world, imprating education in the Tibetan language, it was Est. by the Dalai
Lama in 1971. Presently located at Sarnath, the institute has a rare collection
of Buddhist texts, Tibetan manuscripts and other journals.
Barat Kala
Bhawan, B.H.U
Started in 1950 as a university museum, Bharat Kala Bhawan
in famous for its unique collection of miniature paintings. It has a rich collection
of Rajasthani paintings, Pichhawai’s, pahari painting, Nepalese & Tibetan
Thankas, Company paintings as well as paintings of contemporary artists, illustrated
Mrigavati, Kalpa Sutra, Chora-Panchasika, Laura-Chanda, Shah-nama and some pages
of Humza-nama Are the proud possessions of this museum.
Maharaja
Banaras Vidya Mandir Museum, Ramnager
Ramnager fort was originally built
by Maharaja Balwant Singh (1740-70 AD.) The Banaras Vidya Mandir Museum is housed
in the Ramnager fort itself. The museum collection mainly Comprises of textiles,
pieces of decorative arts, arms & armours, utilitarian objects, means of transport-old
bagghis, palkis & haudasivories, furniture & manuscripts.
Banaras
Hindu University
The Banaras Hindu University was established in 1916
by special efforts of Nationalist Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya. Today it has grown
into one of the biggest universities of India.
How
to Reach Varanasi
Air
Indian Airlines flies
to Babatpur airport which is 22 km. from Varanasi and 30 km. from Sarnath There
is a. direct, daily flight connection between Varanasi and New Delhi. It also
connects Varanasi to Delhi, Agra,. Khajuraho, Calcutta, Mumbai, Lucknow and Bhuvaneshwar.
For travel reservations contact Indian Airlines.
Train
Varanasi
is an important and major rail junction. The city is served by trains from all
metros and major cities across the country. New Delhi, mumbai, Calcutta, Chennai,
Gwalior, Meerut, Indore, Guwahati, Allahbad, Lucknow, Dehradun… the city
has direct rail connections. Varanasi Cantt Railway Station Enquiry number 135.
Some important trains from Varanasi station are Kashi Vishwanath Express (Varanasi-Delhi),
Shramjivi Express (Patna- Varanasi-Delhi), Farakka Express (MaldaTown-Varanasi-Bhiwani),Saryu-Yamuna
Express,(Muzzafarpur-Varanasi-delhi), Mahanagri Express (Varanasi-Mumbai), Pawan
Express (Varanasi-Mumbai), Sabermati Express (Varanasi-Ahamedabad), Ganga-Kaveri
Express (Varanasi-Chennai), Purva Express (Howrah-Varanasi-Delhi), Himgiri Express
(Jammu-Varanasi-Howrah), Siyaldah Express (Varanasi-Jammu Tawi), Marudhar Express
(Varanasi / Agra /Jaipur).
From Mughal Sarai Station: (16 Km. from Varanasi)
Train from Mughal Sarai Station are Rajdhani Express (Howrah – Mughal Sarai-
Delhi), Toofan Express (Howrah- Mughal Sarai- Delhi), North East Super Fast Express
(Delhi –Mughal Sarai-Guwahati), Magadh Express (Delhi- Mughal Sarai –
Patna).
Road
Varanasi, on (National Highway) NH2 from Calcutta
to Delhi, NH7 to Kanya Kumari and NH29 to GoraKhpur is connected literally to
the rest of the country by good motorable, all – weather roads. Some important
road distances are: Agra 565 km., Allahabad 128 km., Bhopal 791 km., Bodhgaya
240 km., Kanpur 330 km., Khajuraho 405 km., Lucknow 286 km., patna 246 km., Sarnath
10 km., Lumbini (Napal) 386 km., Kushi Nagar 250 km. (via Gorkhpur), UPSRTC Bus
Stand, Sher Shah Suri Marg, Golgadda Bus Stand.
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