Rang mei bhang ya bhang mei rang Banarasiya..
जितनी पुरानी इस शहर की सभ्यता है उससे कहीं ज्यादा पुरानी है इस शहर की कहानी | यहाँ हर एक प्राचीन मंदिर की एक अलग कहानी है, हर घाट की, हर गली की, बस इंतज़ार है एक सुनने वाले का | कहानियाँ जो आपको शान्ति भी देगी और खुशी भी, लेकिन कुछ ऐसी भी कहानियाँ हैं यहाँ जिसे सुन के आपके रोंगटे खड़े हो जाएंगे | इंसान चाहे समय में कितना भी पीछे क्यों ना चले जाये इस शहर से जुड़ी कहानियाँ कभी खत्म नहीं होगी |
Call it Varanasi, Banaras or Kashi, It is one of the oldest city in the world to be habituated till date. Varansi holds a sacred place in ancient texts and puranas and mythology, legends say that lord Shiva never leaves this city, it wouldn’t be wrong in saying that Varanasi goes back in time as far as humans can imagine, yet the exact origin of this city wouldn’t be confirmed, that’s how old it is, In today’s world also Varanasi is a sacred pilgrimage to a majority of people, to die in this city or cremated here is a wish people have, as the myths say the one who is cremated at the Manikarnika Ghat, breaks the cycle of rebirths and his/her soul attains moksha. The holy city by the river Ganga is also known for its dark side of mythology, black magic as the locals say. Apart from all this the food that this city offers will definitely bring a smile on your face, taste you would relish/savour for a long time.
The ghats of Banaras are busy & chaotic but at the same time they are calming, one can sit on the serene banks of the River Ganga and have all the time in the world to look inside his soul and find peace in life and can enjoy a variety of things, like boating, scenery, rituals, cultures and The famous Ganga aarti. Varanasi is a city of extreme weather, be it summer or winter, you can enjoy both to the core .The melodies of the aarti on the Dashashwamedh ghats to the sad cries at the funeral’s ghat, Manikarnika Ghat; Vishwanath Temple to Kashi Vishwanath temple; temples and mathas to BHU, this city comes with a complete package deal for tourists. This city is one of the finest example of what ancient meets modern means.
