Varanasi, the oldest living cities in the world

Varanasi, situated across the banks of our sacred river Ganga, is one of the oldest cities of the world.

For all the Hindus around the India, it stands as a very special place of pilgrimage. As per the Hindu rituals, it is considered that a dip in the holy waters of Ganga washes away all the sins and purifies the soul as a whole to attain Moksha.

Ganga Aarti

Every evening there are boats that go around River Ganga, as it converges at the Dashashwamedha Ghat for the divine Aarti. Five-seven young priests follow a practiced routine with flaming lamps, incense sticks, conches and other holy paraphernalia to a live bhajan sung on the microphone – the synchrony is mesmerizing.

This Aarti was first time performed when Lord Shiva visited the city; and later was repeated with various Maharajas explored these Ghats to take a holy dip in River Ganga.  

Boat ride along River Ganga

Boating down River Ganga at sunrise is one of the main attractions in Varanasi. One can observe here the Hindu way of life along the banks of the Ganga (Ghats) River. Start your day with a boat ride at dawn and witness the heavenly beauty of the pious Ghats and the delightful ambience of Varanasi.  

Ghat Sandhya

Each evening, a dedicated team of “culture enthusiasts”, quietly descend upon the Gangamahal-Reewa Ghat from various corners of the city and bring the venue to life at around 6:00 pm that is ornamented with soulful gala of music & dance. The cultural legacy of the city is showcased on this very location. Visitors can see and become a part of this mesmerizing musical journey.

Shopping of Silk Sarees

Varanasi is famous for its Silk, especially the silk saree’s and the brocades are hand-woven in Gold or Silver thread. The saree’s are masterpiece of elegance and artwork which have always been a fascination to the brides and saree aficionados. The weaving communities thrive across the town, especially in Godowlia, Lallapura and Madanpura.

Shopping of Stone-Carved Toys

The Varanasi city also offers a wide variety of beautiful stone-carved toys. Varanasi is also known to be a good place to shop for musical instruments like sitar and tabla. The cost of the instrument depends primarily on the type of wood used. Mango is cheapest, while black shisham or mahogany is of the highest quality.  

Subah-e-Banaras

Varanasi is known for its hours of dawn, when the city is in its most serene state. The morning glory of Banaras is the most auspicious tour to witness and discover life sprawling on the banks of the holy Ganga. It’s a mystical blend of nature’s grandeur and human existence. 

Posted Date : 30-Aug-2019