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Varanasi, also known as Kashi or Banaras, is one of the oldest continually inhabited cities in the world. Situated on the banks of the sacred Ganges river in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, it is a city where time seems to have stopped – where ancient rituals, spiritual devotion and vibrant life coexist in a mesmerizing portrayal. Also considered the spiritual capital of India, the city is believed to be a place of salvation for Hindus.
Since ancient times, people have come to Kashi to attain salvation after death. It is said that Lord Shiva himself frees those who die in Kashi from the bondage of birth and death by saying “Ram, Ram” in their ears at the time of their death. That is why Lord Shiva has a deep connection with Kashi. This is the place where Shaivite and Vaishnavite traditions meet. Many Shiva devotees of South India wish to visit Kashi at least once in their life.
It is not just a city – it is a living, breathing canvas of the ancient soul of India. Continuously inhabited for over 3,000 years, Varanasi is believed to be the oldest city in the world and even today, it is filled with spiritual energy, customs and age-old traditions that connect life with God. In Varanasi, spirituality is not just confined to temples or scriptures – it is embedded in everyday life. From dawn to the quiet hours of midnight, the city comes alive with the rhythm of mantras, temple bells and the scent of incense sticks. Every morning, devotees take a dip in the Ganga to wash away their sins while priests perform rituals on the ghats, offering water, fire and flowers to the holy river. The Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat is a breathtaking spiritual spectacle, where devotion is expressed through synchronized chants, blowing of conches and burning lamps.
Varanasi is not just a city - it is an experience. It is where life and death meet, where the sacred and the mundane blur, and where every sunrise on the Ganges seems like a divine spectacle. To walk its ghats is to walk through centuries of devotion, art and humanity.
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