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Also called Kashi and Benaras, Varanasi got its name from two rivers, Varuna and Assi. This is one of the oldest and most important pilgrim centres in the country. According to mythology, Kashi is the ground where Shiva and Parvati stood at the beginning of time. Situated on the bank of Ganga, its civilization is 2000 years old. The sound of chanting of mantras fills the air. The bathing ghats are the main attraction here. There are 100 ghats. One is named after Tulsi Das, the author of Ram Charit Manas. The Tulsi temple built recently is also an attraction. The poet had lived in the city. Benaras Hindu university is another landmark. It is one of the oldest educational institutions in the country. Then there is the all important Kashi Vishwanath temple. Varanasi is also famous for Benarsi silk sari. Music, arts, crafts and education flourished here. The main shopping centres are the chowk, Vishwanath Gali, Gyanvapi, Thatheri Bazar, Lahurabir,Godoulia, Dashaswamedh and Golghar. Ten km away is Sarnath from where Buddha preached his first sermon after attaining enlightenment. FACTFILE: Language: English, Hindi; Temp: summer 32 deg C to 43 deg C, winter, minus 5 deg C to 15 deg C; Rainfall: 111 cms annual; Clothes: summer cotton, winter woollens |
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