varanasi induction

1. Varanasi: An Introduction
Varanasi is a city in the Indian state of Uttar
Pradesh dating to the 11th century B.C.E.
Regarded as the spiritual capital of India, the city
draws pilgrims who bathe in the River Ganges’
sacred waters and perform funeral rites. Along its
winding streets are some 2,000 temples, including
Kashi Vishwanath, the “Golden Temple,” dedicated
to the Hindu god Shiva.
Area: 1,550 km²
Weather: 17°C, Wind W at 10 km/h, 62% Humidity
Population: 1.092 million (2001) UNdata

2. Name and Origin
One of the oldest cities of the world and the oldest city
of India
Have several names: Varanasi, Banares, Kashi
A place between Varuna and Assi
Holy place for Hindus, Buddhists and Jains
Significance of the Ganga River

3. Ganga in Varanasi or Varanasi
at the bank of the Ganga

4. Attractions of the City
Temples
Sari
Roads
Gharana
Pan
Sadhu

5. City of Temples
Old Kashi Vishwanath
Sankat Mochan Temple
Durga Mata Temple (Durga Kund)
Manas Temple
Bharat Mata Temple
Banks of River Ganga (Ghat- Aarati)

6. Kashi Vishwanath

7. Durga Mata Temple

8. River Bank

9. Vishwanath Temple

10. Vishwanath Temple

11. Lord Shiva

12. Mosque near Vishwanath
Temple

13. River Bank

14. Nandi

15. Banarasi Sari
Known in India for its special features
Weavers mostly Muslim but customers Hindu and
representative of composite culture
The city also produces carpets and handicrafts.

18. Banaras ki Galiyan
Old City - so very narrow roads
In the old part of the city, such as near the Vishwanath
Temple, it is difficult to see sunlight.
Modern impacts in other parts but complicated traffic
All means of transportation including animals commute
on the roads.

23. Music (Gharana)
• Music of Banaras Gharana is quite famous
• More than 200 years of history
• Initiated by Pandit Ram Sahai (1780–1826) who was a
tabla player
• Famous Personalities- Chhunulal Mishra, Giraja Devi,
Rajan-Sajan Mishra
• Every year, Sankat Mochan Sangeet Samaroh
• Khayal, Dhrupad, Kajari, Chaita etc.

24. Sankat Mochan Sangeen
Mahotsava

25. Chhunulal Mishra

26. Tabala

27. Pan Shop

28. Sadhu

29. Mani Karnika Ghat

30. Sarnath Stupa

31. Sankat Mochan Temple

32. Dasasawmedh Ghat

33. Dev Dipawli

34. Ganga Aarti

35. Ramnagar Fort (Varanasi)

36. Food Of Varanasi

37. Get in
Varanasi is well connected by plane, train, and bus.
By plane
Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport (IATA: VNS) is located 25km northwest of the
city center. A taxi to/from the airport takes an hour and costs 750, while a₹
tuk-tuk/auto-rickshaw can take twice as long and costs 500. Allow extra₹
time due to traffic. Air India [2], JetKonnect [3], SpiceJet [4], and IndiGo[5]
all operate regular flights to Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Hyderabad
, Khajuraho, andVisakhapatnam. There are flights to Colombo on Mihin
Lanka Airlines, and flights to Bangkok on Thai Airways.
Its easy to get a state-run bus to city center (opposite Varanasi
Junction/Cantt station), which costs less than half a dollar. Bus stand is 10
minutes walking distance from airport. If taking state run(or private operator)
bus from Varanasi to airport, take bus going to Jaunpur and get down at
Babatpur airport stop. After walking 10 min, you can easily get to airport.

38. By train
There are multiple daily services to cities including Delhi (13
hours), Agra (13 hours), Lucknow (7 hours),Mumbai, and Kolkata.
Varanasi is served by three major railway stations:
Varanasi Junction (IR station code : BSB) - the trip between the
train station and the Ganges-area costs 100 in a tuk-tuk.₹
Manduadih Railway Station - the trip between the train station and
the Ganges-area costs 100 in a tuk-tuk.₹
Mughal Sarai Junction (IR station code : MGS), about 20km east of
the city - the trip between the train station and the Ganges-area costs
500 in a taxi.₹

39. By bus
The bus station in Varanasi is located just east of the Varanasi Junction train
station. A tuk-tuk from the bus station to the Ganges area costs 100.₹
By foot is the only way to see the waterfront and the ghats - but be
ready to be hot, sweaty, and lost - locals are usually happy to point you
in the right direction. The names of ghats and signs pointing to
restaurants and hotels are often painted on the walls in Roman letters.
For better orientation, walk into any book store and pick up a small
guide/map book that will have the list of all the ghats and their
historical background.
By cycle-rickshaw and auto-rickshaw
The chaotic streets of Varanasi are sometimes too much to handle by foot.
Therefore, it will often be convenient to travel by cycle rickshaw or auto-
rickshaw. A short journey of a few kilometers should cost under 50, while a₹
longer journey within the city, such as between the ghats and the train
station, will cost 100. Further journeys, such as to Sarnath (10km), cost₹
200 each way by auto-rickshaw.₹

40. By car or taxi
While taxis and cars-for-hire do exist, traffic makes them impractical.
By bicycle[
Bicycle rental is available from many vendors. Inquire at your hotel.

41. Varanasi Silk

42. Varanasi Festivals

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