Ganges
Varanasi, also known as the Religious Capital of India, has been amongst the most popular tourist destinations of the world. Experts believe that if you’re looking for a place where you can get very close to the Indian culture of the past, your stop should be Varanasi.
One of the reasons why Varanasi has become an Indian place of high importance, when it comes to religious and cultural grounds, is due to its proximity to the River Ganges, Holy River of India.
Ganges
The Ganges is considered as the hub of people living in Varanasi. Varanasi, holiest of all the cities in the nation, is also known as city of light. However if you ask its natives, it’s really the ‘City of Death’.
Place For Seeking Religious And Spiritual Enlightenment
Varanasi is believed to be founded by Hindu Goddess Shiva. The city, actually, is considered a Mecca for individuals, who seek for religious enlightenment. Indians, who come to the river thousands in number, seek cleansing themselves in its waters every morning. This huge gathering makes way for an explosion of colorful dresses and activities. What goes on after the morning rituals are sure to amaze you more!
Being the holiest city for Hindus, most of Hindu faiths believe that dying in Varanasi can bring enlightenment to a soul. Thousands on a regular basis pay a visit to the city in the later part of their lives for this purpose. Hindu temple and charitable institutions take in multitudes of elderly on a regular basis. Although not as frequent as it was done in the past, deceased are openly cremated on pyres overlooking River Ganges. It’s truly the site, which shouldn’t be missed.
