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Get wondered by the sites of Varanasi

Varanasi also known as Benaras or Kashi , along with being the religious hub , is called the holiest of all the seven sacred cities of India. It is located on the banks of the holy Ganga River in the state of Uttar Pradesh. You can book your Patna to Varanasi flights online and pay a visit to this holy city. It is known that Lord Buddha founded Buddhism here back around 528 BCE. Varanasi is indeed the cultural centre of North India. There are many places which you can visit on your trip to Varanasi.

New Vishwanath Temple- Also known as the Birla Temple , it is located inside the premises of the Banaras Hindu University. It is a temple complex with seven temples in it. Made of white marbles , its architecture is inspired by the Old Vishwanatha Temple.

Kathwala Temple- If you want to witness some of the most beautiful and intricate wood work and architecture , you must pay a visit to the Kathwala Temple. It is also called the Nepali Temple because it is believed to be built by the king of Nepal.

Tulsi Manas Temple- Believed to be built on the place where Tulsi Das wrote Ramcharistramanas , this temple has words covered with its text. It is one of the most important shrines of Varanasi.

Dasaswamedh Ghat- This is believed to be the oldest ghat of Varanasi , it is an important landmark of the city. It is very famous for the evening aarti. It is a picturesque scene to witness earthen pots floating in the river after the evening aarti.

Rana Mahal Ghat- It is said to be the palace where Maharaja Rana Jagat Singh used to stay on his visit to the holy city. This palace boasts the Rajputana architecture and takes you back in time.

Culture and Heritage of Varanasi

For your trip to Varanasi , you should be aware about the culture and heritage that this holy city boasts of. Many of the renowned Indian writers including Ravidas , Kabir and Tulsidas have said to be resided in this city.

Festivals celebrated in Varanasi

Many festivals are celebrated in Varanasi with pomp and show.

• Mahashivratri- A Shiva procession takes places on this occasion from Mahamrityunjaya Temple to the Kashi Vishwanath Temple and a musical festival is held at the Tulsi Ghat devoted to Dhrupad.
• Hanuman Jayanti- Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated in the Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple.
• Ramlila of Ramnagar- For 31 days , every evening scenes of Ramcharitramanas are enacted and Ravana is burnt on the last day. It was started around 1830 by Kashi Naresh.
• Nag Nathaiya- In the month of Kartik , it is celebrated on the fourth lunar day of the dark fortnight.
• Ganga Mahotsav- Also called the Ganges festival , is a five day festival in November-December.

Traditional outfit of the people

With changing times the clothing of the people keeps changing. However , Varanasi is very famous for its Banarasi Saree which is considered as one of the finest sarees in India. They are especially known for the zari embroidery.

Languages Spoken in Varanasi

The main languages of Varanasi are Banarasi , Bhojpuri/Awadhi. However , you can easily find people conversing in Hindi. The educated people of Varanasi also speak English.

Folk dance form of Varanasi

Charkula is a famous folk dance in Uttar Pradesh. Varanasi is also marked as one of the "Cities of Music" by UNESCO under the Creative Cities Network.

Paintings in Varanasi

Varanasi is also one of the major centres of design and art. Varanasi’s Art and Crafts is located at the cantonment graveyard of the British Raj.

Taste the heritage of the land

Varanasi is very well known for its street food. Chena Dahi Vada , Kachori Sabzi , Malaiyyo , Choora Matar , Thandai and Lassi are some of the must try foods in the city.

Transportation in Varanasi

Varanasi being a holy city is very well linked by air , rail and road. Taxis , cycle rickshaws , rickshaws , and three wheelers provide mobility within the city to the people.

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