Varanasi :- The city of temples

The land of Varanasi (Kashi) has been the ultimate pilgrimage spot for Hindus for ages. Often referred to as Benares, Varanasi is the oldest living city in the world. These few lines by Mark Twain say it all: “Benaras is older than history, older than tradition, older even than legend and looks twice as old as all of them put together”. Hindus believe that one who is graced to die on the land of Varanasi would attain salvation and freedom from the cycle of birth and re-birth. Abode of Lord Shiva and Parvati, the origins of Varanasi are yet unknown. Ganges in Varanasi is believed to have the power to wash away the sins of mortals.


Comprising of as many as 2000 temples, Varanasi is a major hub for pilgrims from various nook and corners of the country. Some of the most famous temples of this city, include the Kashi Vishvanath Temple, Sankat Mochan Temple, Durga Temple, Kal Bhairav Temple and Mrityunjaya Temple.  According to a popular belief, most of these temples date back to the medieval era. Given the fact that Varanasi is flooded with these numerous places of worship, it is hardly an enigma why Varanasi is called ‘The City of Temples’.


This museum of temples is also famous for the fact that the revered river Ganga is located in this city. Ganga, the elder sister of Parvati, is associated with the trinity of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva  – the chief deities of Hinduism. It is believed that after her birth, Ganga was taken to the Brahmalok by Brahma. Then, as he washed the feet of Lord Vishnu with Ganga water, Ganga came to Vaikuntha . After rigorous penance to Lord Shiva, Bhagiratha (one of the forefathers of Lord Rama) brought Ganga to the earth. So great was the force with which this stream cascaded to the earth, that Lord Shiva had to hold her in his matted hair and release it in the form of Ganga.

Their is a sort video to express the beauty of Varanasi:-







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