Varanasi

Currency: Rupees - INR
Pincode of Varanasi: 221001
Language: English, Hindi
Weather: Summer 22°C to 40°C, Winter 9°C to 28°C

Varanasi, the heavenly city of India, is likewise known by the name of Kashi and Benaras. Kashi, the city of Moksha for Hindus since hundreds of years, is known for its fine-quality silks, 'paan' and Benares Hindu University and Avimukta of the antiquated days, Varanasi is the most famous journey point for the Hindus. One of the seven holiest urban communities, Varanasi city is additionally one the Shakti Peethas and one of the twelve Jyotir Linga destinations in India. The Ganga Ghats stream front are the most well known journey spot of Varanasi and are focuses of music and learning.

There is an incredible custom of Yatras in the blessed city of Kashi and the most holy way is that of Panchkoshi Parikrama, the fifty-mile way with a span of five miles that cover 108 altars en route, with Panchakoshi Temple as its fundamental holy place. Other prominent journey course is Nagara Pradakshina, which covers seventy-two holy places en route. Since time immemorial Varanasi is an incredible focus of learning.

The blessed city has been an image of mysticism, rationality and mystery for a large number of years and has created awesome holy people and identities like Guatama Buddha, Mahavira, Kabir, Tulsi Das, Shankaracharaya, Ramanuja and Patanjali.

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