Hailed as the city of Lord Shiva, Varanasi is considered to be the holiest among all the seven holiest cities of Hinduism and attracts numerous pilgrims from across the country every year. Thousands of international tourists also visit this ancient city every year to experience its culture, history, architecture, to seek solace, and to discover the true meaning of life.
Hanging the severed head of Brahma, Shiva carried it and dropped the head at Varanasi. Therefore, Hindus believe that with the touch of both Shiva and Brahma, Varanasi became a holy site. It is also believed that the Pandavas also visited this holy city in search of Shiva and to atone for the sin they had committed during the famed Kurukshetra war. The ancient city of Varanasi was located on the northern side of the present city in an area known as Rajghat, where archaeological excavations have revealed the remnants of a city wall, and artifacts dating as far as BCE.
Varanasi eventually started to develop as a major industrial center and was widely known for its sculptures, perfumes, muslin, and other silk fabrics and ivory works. Varanasi formed a part of the Kingdom of Kashi during the time of Gautama Buddha.
It is believed that Buddha had found Buddhism here in BCE and gave his first sermon at Sarnath, which is situated about 10km to the northeast of the city of Varanasi. The famous Chinese traveler — Xuanzang, visited Varanasi in BCE and described that the place served as an important center for artistic and religious activities. Varanasi was ruled by many Indian dynasties over the years. For several centuries, the city has served as the home of numerous renowned saints, philosophers, writers, artists, and musicians.
The Father of Traditional Indian Medicine — Dhanvantari served as one of the earliest kings of this great city. The ancient Indian philosopher Adi Shankaracharya established the worship of Shiva in Varanasi in the 8 th century and the city started growing as a site of pilgrimage and by the 12 th century, the city became the most revered holy center for the Hindus.
The famed Annapurna Mandir was established by the Raja of Pune. For being located on the plains of Uttar Pradesh, the town experiences all the four seasons in their entirety. You have been successfully added to the mailing list of Times of India Travel. To complete the subscription process, kindly open your inbox and click on the confirmation link which has been emailed to you.
All Featured More Filters. Filter by: Hotels Restaurants Shopping Things to do. Varanasi Map. In Varanasi monsoons normally begin from late June. The annual rainfall varies from mm to 1, mm with large proportion of its occurring during the months of June to September. Silk weaving is the dominant manufacturing industry in Varanasi. Weaving is typically done within the household, and most weavers are Momin Ansari Muslims. Varanasi is known throughout India for its production of very fine silk and Banarasi saris, brocades with gold and silver thread work, which are often used for weddings and special occasions.
In the metal manufacturing sector, Diesel Locomotive Works is a major employer. Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited, a large power equipment manufacturer, also runs a heavy equipment repair plant. Other major commodities manufactured and traded in Varanasi include hand-knotted Mirzapur carpets, rugs, brassware, copperware, wooden and clay toys, handicrafts, gold jewelry, and musical instruments.
Over 3 million domestic and , foreign tourists visit annually most commonly for religious reasons. College, Agrasen Kanya P. Varanasi is a hub for arts and culture. City is famous for its banarasi sarees, hand woven carpets, handmade wooden toys, perfumes, handcrafts etc. Varanasi is a city of temples.
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