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 Varanasi - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Varanasi is the site of the holy shrine of Lord Kashi Vishwanath (a form of Lord Shiva) which is one of the revered 12 Jyotirlingas of the Lord Shiva.
Varanasi is considered one of the most sacred places of pilgrimage for Hindus irrespective of denomination.
Varanasi is to Hindus what Mecca is to Muslims.
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Varanasi's original name Kashi, is said to have been derived from the word 'Kasha'.meaning bright which defines its significance as the' city of light' or its spiritual luminance.
This is the real Varanasi, with its godmen in saffron, the echoes of the shlokas, bathing pilgrims with prayers on their chilled and stuttering lips, the shoreline with flames lapping up towards the sky where the dead are sent to heaven - a thousand sights and smells assault and overwhelm you.
But such is the invigorating strength of the holy waters of the Ganges, that Varanasi refused to die.
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 Hinduism - Hutchinson encyclopedia article about Hinduism
Varanasi is one of Hinduism's seven holy cities.
The river is regarded as holy by several religions but especially by Hindus, who make pilgrimages to bathe in its waters.
A sadhu (wandering holy man) in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India.
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Varanasi is the religious centre of the world as far as Hindus are concerned.
It is doubly sacred as the abode of Lord Shiva and Parvati and the Ganges.
And Varanasi is the place where she turns into the mighty river.
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About ten kms from Varanasi, is the place where lord Buddha after enlightenment gave his first sermon or as the Buddhist say set the wheel of dharma or law rolling.
Varanasi is also called 'Kashi' or the city of spiritual light.
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 Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi
Varanasi, on NH 2 from Calcutta to Delhi, NHZ to Kanya Kumari and NH 29 to Gorakhpur is well connected to the rest of the country by good motorable roads.
The revered and ancient city Varanasi is the religious centre of the world of Hindus.
The Ganga is believed to have flown from heaven to wash away the worldly sins of the human race of mortal's.The life and activities in the city centre around the holy river.
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 Varanasi, Ganga-Ganges, Holy River of India - Ganga-Ganges
The Benaras Hindu University or BHU is a landmark in Varanasi.
The virtuous Varanasi on the banks of Ganga-Ganges is one of the most important pilgrimages for Hindus and Buddhists in India.
Pilgrims flock to the holy land of Varanasi and follow the age-old tradition of bathing and performing puja at the ghats.
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The venerable and ancient city Varanasi is the religious centre of the world for Hindus.
Dedicated to Lord Shiva, this temple is the most sacred shrine in Varanasi.
The Ganga is believed to have flown from the heaven to wash away the worldly sins of the humankind.
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 History of Varanasi - Benaras History - Varanassi History
Ganges in Varanasi is believed to have the power to wash away the sins of mortals and thus, the innumerable Ghats of Ganga in the city are accounted for.
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.
Also a pilgrimage place for Jains, Varanasi is the birthplace of their Tirthankar Parsvanath.
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 Varanasi
Varanasi was the capital of the kingdom of Kashi during the time of Buddha (6th century BC), who gave his first sermon at nearby Sarnath.
At Sarnath, a few miles north of Varanasi, there are ruins of ancient Buddhist monasteries and temples as well as temples built by the Maha Bodhi Society and by the Chinese, Burmese, and Tibetan Buddhists.
Varanasi became an independent kingdom in the 18th century, and under subsequent British rule it remained a commercial and religious centre.
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Is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is the most sacred shrine in Varanasi.
Devout Hindus believe that Varanasi is not of this earth, but rather sits on top of Shiva's trident: it's a midway point between this world and heaven.
Gautama Buddha came to give his first sermon in the sixth century B.C., followed by the grammarian Patanjali in the second century B.C., the philosopher Shankara at the end of the eighth century, and the theologian Ramanuja in the eleventh.
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The temple is the most sacred Hindi shrine in Varanasi.
Situated just 10 km from Varanasi is Sarnath, a Buddhist pilgrimage.
The great Buddha enriched the sanctity of Varanasi by selecting the city to preach his first sermon at Sarnath, after attaining enlightenment in Bodh Gaya in Bihar.
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 Varanasi
This is considered very auspicious and is another reason for Varanasi being revered by devotees and pilgrims.
Reclining languidly on the western bank of the holy river Ganges, Varanasi is a city of more than 2,000 temples and shrines.
A religious capital since time immemorial, it is here that millions of Hindus come to wash away their sins; where Gautam Buddha first preached 25 centuries ago; where Asia's largest residential university, The Banaras Hindu University was founded, which till date continues to be a thriving centre for art and learning.
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 Mark Moxon, Travel Writer: India: Varanasi
Varanasi isn't just a city with lots of ghats and temples, it's a seriously holy place, so holy in fact that dying and having your body dumped in the Ganges there is so auspicious that it's a guaranteed way of getting to heaven.
I challenge anybody to come to Varanasi and not be moved.
With his shaved head (apart from a tuft at the back) and tika mark he was obviously a Hindu, and he began to explain why he was in Varanasi.
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The holy dip at the ghats with the chanting of mantra and pious prayers is a must.
Varanasi the center of education, religion, art of culture has several places of tourist interest.
Situated on the banks of the sacred Ganges the sacred ancient Indian is thronged by the pilgrims around the year.
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Varanasi has been mentioned in the Tamil Tevaram hymns of the first millennium CE.
This place is said to give the greatest delight to God and hence the name Anandakanana; the five elements lie in this great cremation ground as will all dead bodies at the time of the final deluge and hence the name Mahasmasaanam.
It is believed that the left hand of Sati fell at Varanasi, and that Annapurna or Visalakshi represent the Shakti Peetham here.
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 Tsunami News for Varanasi, India
There are thousands of families, where no one is left to perform the pind daan, hence we, the priests in Varanasi, are performing this...
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Tsunami proves to be a boon for Varanasi!: Jan 2, 2005
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 VARANASI by Rohit Sachdeva; India's Spiritual Heart
Varanasi is a land blessed by the sun,painted golden with its rays,shimmering Ganga water and a warm glowing welcome from its simple people.
There are more than 2000 temples having their own myths surrounding their origin.All the 52 ghats along the holy river Ganges, spread in length of 4 Kilometers.
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 Salon Wanderlust Immersed in Varanasi
But the most important river for Varanasi is the Ganges, whose holy waters are said to wash away the sins of all who bathe in it.
Born in India during British rule, my father refers to Varanasi as Benares, the British attempt at the Mughal version of an ancient Hindu name.
But neither a name change nor ceaseless attempts at Christianization could change the character of Varanasi, where religion, art and education flourished long before the arrival of Europeans.
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 Ken Zemach's Pictures From Varanasi, India
Durga is the terrible form of the god Parvati, not to be confused with the tenor form of the singer Pavorati.
Varanasi sits along side the holy Ganges River.
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 Varanasi on Encyclopedia.com
Varanasi is of importance to other religions also.
Dicing with disease in India's most holy river; letter from Varanasi.
Hindus believe that to die in Varanasi releases them from the cycle of rebirths and enables them to enter heaven.
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 Dawn on the Ganges River in Varanasi photos /Benares India pictures
Varanasi (formerly called Benares) is the spiritual center of Pilgramage for Buddhists.
There is a feeling of spirituality that envelopes Varanasi, especially boating on the Ganges at dawn.
Hindus alike believe that to bathe in the River Ganges is to cleanse ones soul and all try to make the pilgramage during their lives.
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Visiting Kashi Vushwanath Temple is must for the Pilgrims to Varanasi.
Since the ancient times, Varanasi has preserved the rituals and traditions of Hindu philosophy and stood as an emblem of Hindu history.
From the time unknown, pilgrims from far reaching places have come to Varanasi in search of divine blessings.
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 City Information - Varanasi, India
Road : Varanasi, on (National Highway) NH2 from Calcutta to Delhi, NH7 to Kanya Kumari and NH 29 to Gorakhpur is connected literally to the rest of the country by good motorable, all-weather roads.
Varanasi, the 'eternal city' is one of the most important pilgrimage sites in India for the Hindus.
Varanasi is famous for silk brocades and beautiful Banaras saris.
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 Varanasi
The holy Buddhist place, Sarnath is in its precincts.
This religious capital of India is situated on the banks of the holy river Ganges and is presided over by Lord Shiva.
The holy city of Varanasi, known as the city of temples and learning, is a place of great historical and cultural importance.
http://www.bhu.ac.in/varanasi.htm   (236 words)

  
 Hinduism - Free Encyclopedia
One of the reasons for his great popularity was that he renounced Sanskrit and used the language of the people for the composition of his hymns.
Ramananda's ashram in Varanasi became a powerful centre of religious influence, from which his ideas spread far and wide among all classes of Indians.
He taught that Lord Rama is the supreme Lord, and that salvation could be attained only through love for and devotion to him, and through the repetition of his sacred name.
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 T&T India Varanasi
Here, in the ancient and holy Varanasi on the banks of the River Ganges, life and death mingle eternally.
But the view felt like we were celestial.
I am fulfilled and satisfied with India completely.
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 Varanasi India - Gate To Moksha
Spiritual wisom seems to reign the aura od the city and Varanasi has produced great saints and personalities like Guatama Buddha, Mahavira, Kabir, Tulsi Das, Shankaracharaya, Ramanuja and Patanjali.
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 Current Studio // shrubber // Postcard From Varanasi
I think that the length was perfect especially considering all the info about these Hindu traditions.
Erik set out for India last year to begin a documentary on perceptions of America abroad.
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Varanasi, March 7: Three high-intensity explosions ripped through this crowded Hindu pilgrim town in Uttar Pradesh Tuesday evening and police said 15 people had died and 60 were injured.
Varanasi serial blasts claim 15 lives - NewKerala.com
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Most Indians believe that anyone dying in Varanasi attains instant enlightenment.
No other place in the world has this timeless quality or such a holy and soulful atmosphere.
Varanasi or Benares, with its array of shrines, temples and palaces rising in several tiers from the water's edge, is one of the most picturesque cities in the east.
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 Varanasi - Index
Varanasi is among the oldest living cities in the world, it is also the holiest a 'Hindu pilgrimages.
Varanasi is the city of a thousand temples.
Ramnagar Fort (16 Km): Located across the River Ganga is the attractive fort of Ramnagar.
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pilgrimage centre for Buddhists as it was at Sarnath (10 km from Varanasi),
VARANASI Varanasi also known as Benaras is one of the holiest pilgrimage
Indian Airlines connects Varanasi with Delhi, Mumbai, Agra, Lucknow, Khajuraho.
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 Temples of the Gangetic Plains
Sarnath - where Buddha preached his first sermon Ashoka's relics are seen in the Buddhist pilgrimage of Sarnath center near Varanasi.
Varanasi - The most celebrated pilgrimage site in India The Vishwanath temple in Benares is the goal of the thousands of pilgrims that visit this ancient pilgrimage site.
Varanasi, Gaya and Allahabad, Mathura are major Hindu piligrimage centers.
http://www.templenet.com/ganges.html   (382 words)

  
 Island of Freedom - Siddhartha
This sermon, the text of which is preserved, contains the gist of Buddhism.
Shortly afterward he preached his first sermon in the Deer Park near Benares (now Varanasi).
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Hotel India promises you a luxurious and peaceful stay promising you a time that would made make you want to come back and enjoy its hospitality again.
The scenic beauty of Holy Ganges river at Varanasi had enchanted the erst while - rulers of "Hathwa Raj" in Bihar to construct this palace during the middle of 19th century for their 'Kashi bash'
Hotel India is placed in the most peaceful of greener environments of the city of Varanasi.
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 VARANASI by Rohit Sachdeva
Situated on the ghat itself,we provide teaching facility for all kinds of classical instruments like Tabla,Bamboo,Santur etc.Every evening at 7.30p.m.
We are on the Manikanika Ghat,the famous burning ghat of Varanasi.
You can also buy instrument of your choice from us.
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This ancient city finds place in Buddhist scriptures and Mahabharata for its holy Ganges, temples, ghats, art, music, literature and crafts.
Varanasi (nee Kashi, Banaras) is located on the banks of the holiest river of India - The Ganges (Ganga).
Hotel Clarks Varanasi is the flagship property of the Clarks Group.
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Golden Buddha Hotel Sarangnath Colony, Sarnath, Varanasi 221001
Sita Guest House 22/16 Chowsatti Ghat, Bengali Tola, Varanasi 221001
Ganpati Guest House D 3\24, Meer Ghat, Varanasi 221001
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 Holyplaces
Varanasi (also known as Banaras) is one of the oldest living
Situated on the banks of the Ganga, Varanasi is the tract of Holy Land lying between the rivers Varuna and Assi.
Varanasi is also known as Kashi, the city of light, since of the twelve "Jyotirlinga" is installed here.
http://www.indiatravelite.com/holyplaces/varint1.htm   (208 words)

  
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The city of Varanasi (also known as Banaras or to the devout as Kashi) is situated along the west bank of the Ganges in the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh and is an important pilgrimage centre for Hindus.
This name seems to have been corrupted, in medieval times to Banaras, which was in use till May 24, 1956 when it was changed to Varanasi, by an order of the Government of India.
One of the ancient seats of learning in India, it is said to be a compound of the names of two streams, the Varuna and the Assi, which still flow through the city’s surrounds.
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Vishwanath Temple.Elven priests prepare the black stone linga for the Aarti amidst loud chanting.
People of Varanasi are proud of their love of mauj- masti, a reckless spirit of fun.
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Terror strikes Varanasi; 28 killed, no claim yet
Witihin minutes of each other, two powerful bombs hit the holy city on Tuesday evening.
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 : kamakoti.org
Taking leave of his preceptor, Sankara left the Narmada bank and in course of time reached Kasi, also known as Varanasi, situated on the bank of the sacred Ganga, as desired by his preceptor.
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 India in 2000 (1 Varanasi )
Caste discipline has not slackened at all in such places for centuries.
The film planned to expose the plight of Brahmin widows, who are no longer forced to commit sutee since it was outlawed by the British in the 19th century, but who are forbidden to remarry and who are often forced to retreat into "widows homes" for which Benares is famous.
I arrived here just a few days after the film maker Deepa Metha and her crew had been forced to leave by 10 days of violent protests by Hindutva (fundamentalist Hindu), elements opposed to the theme of the film titled "Water" she had planed to shoot in Varanasi.
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