<a href="https://universaladventures.in/city/Varanasi" target="_blank">Varanasi</a> is a very beautiful city and has historical sites and different importance of its own. It is also considered one of the oldest cities in the world. Sarees of Banaras are famous all over the world, which are called Banarasi sarees, the way of making them is completely different. This travel guide will introduce you to the culture of Varanasi and help you know about its history.

Banaras is the birthplace of three religions such as Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism. These three religions have their own different beliefs, the faith of these three religions is on the river Ganga; there are about 3300 temples in Banaras, three churches and nine Buddha temples, three gurudwaras, 3 Jain temples, and 1388 mosques. And the dargah also exists, people believe that Banaras is the city of Lord Shiva.

Banaras has a different art picture. In the past, Banaras was the hub of art and tradition. Historians say that Banaras or Kashi was famous all over the world for its art sector. Here silk work and metal work are done in a very good way. Varanasi sarees which are prepared there are famous all over the world.

Banaras have been known for music and dance since ancient times. Even today, there is a wonderful art of music and dance in Banaras. People say that Lord Shiva established the art of dance and singing in Banaras. The practice of musical forms was done by Renu, son of Vishwamitra. Great people like Meera Surdas Tulsidas etc. are famous for their singing art. Since the 16th century, there are various forms of singing like Thumri, Kajri Hori, etc. Even today dance and music education is given in Banaras and very high and good education is given.

Kathak dance is one of the Shastri dances of India, it has a religious belief. Facial expressions are shown in this dance. The Banaras version of Kathak originated in Varanasi. One of the main forms of Classical dance, Kathak is a dance form that seems to be royal while being performed.&nbsp;

Raslila dance is dedicated to lord Krishna. In this dance form, love is shown towards god and it is performed during festivals. Ramlila dance is different from Raslila dance, this dance is shown at the Dussehra festival. The Ramlila dance is performed on harmonium and tabla. On the other hand, the Raslila dance is performed to showcase the nature of Lord Krishna of his playing tricks and teasing Gopis.

All Hindu festivals are celebrated in Banaras such as Mahashivratri, ShavanMaah, Holi, Deepavali, Dhrupad Mela, Ekadashi, Akshya Tritiya, and others. The top music festival of Varanasi is the Drupad Festival of TulsiGhat ( March/April), SankatMochan Sangeet Samaroh (April/May), Kartik Purnima (November), and others. During Buddha Purnima and Shivratri, many music performances take place.

Alcohol and meat are not included in the food of Banaras; the food here is very simple and good, here Jalebi and Kachori and others are available for breakfast. The food here looks different at many festivals. Gujiya, Rasmalai, and curd are very famous in the food here.&nbsp;

One of the main handicrafts of Banaras is the Banarasi saree which takes almost 6 months to prepare one saree. There are various famous crafts some of them are Clay toys, Ivory work, Bhadohi carpets, Musical instruments, Copperware, Wooden toys, Stone articles, and Gold articles. These products are famous all over the world.

It is impossible to find nightclubs, and bars in Banaras, and meat liquor is not available inside the city. If you want to enjoy night parties or anything like this then you have to do activities such as the Ganga River bank strolling, enjoy Music performances, dance programs, and other cultural activities. Visit Dashashwamedh Ghat to hear locals sing all night long or enjoy shopping in the alleys of the city.

This city is famous for religious places. Varanasi is a beautiful destination filled with numerous tourist destinations such as the Dashashwamedh Ghat is a place where you can enjoy boat rides. Also, experience the serene feeling of performing Ganga Aarti and other rituals. Visit Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple, Ramnagar Fort, New Vishwanath Temple, and others inside BHU, Assi Ghat. Besides these tourist places, there are a lot of temples that you can visit such as the Durga Temple, Tibetan temple, or <a href="https://universaladventures.in/travel-guide/a-guide-to-kashi-vishwanath-temple-varanasi" target="_blank">Kashi Vishwanath Temple</a>. Go for a day trip to Sarnath and, GyanVapi Well. Enjoy exploring the Chunar Fort, <a href="https://universaladventures.in/travel-guide/man-mandir-ghat-varanasi" target="_blank">Man Mandir Observatory</a>, Banaras Silk Emporium and Godowlia Market.

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<li>This city is one of the oldest cities in the world which is surviving.</li>
<li>The atmosphere of Banaras is very cool for yoga and meditation.</li>
<li>Varanasi is the spiritual capital of the country.</li>
<li>Varanasi is also the leading trade center for gold brocades, Banarasi silk, silver articles, and others.</li>
<li>The largest and one of the most ancient universities in Asia is located in Banaras. The name is Banaras Hindu University.</li>
<li>There are over 3000 temples and 88 Ghats in this city.</li>
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Varanasi is a religious place where every religion has its importance like Hinduism, Jainism, and Buddhism. Varanasi is on the banks of the river Ganga. The art and dance here are very famous. Banarasi sarees are famous all over the world. It is also called the city of Shiva. When tourists come here, they will feel the sacredness of this city. Varanasi's cuisine is tasty.

The city of Banaras is one of the most beautiful cities in India, its architecture, history, sites, geography, and mythology is all very attractive. It is a religious place. Millions of tourists come to the city of Banaras. There are many temples inside it; it is also known as Kashi. As per mythological beliefs, Lord Shiva is said to have lived in this city. In India, both Hindu and Muslim religions have their own importance and have their own different beliefs about Varanasi.

Banaras is one of the oldest cities in the world, which is also known as Kashi. According to mythology, it is said that it was created by God for human beings to live and it is also called the city of Shiva. According to historians, civilization flourished in Varanasi around the 2nd century, also known as the Ganges Valley Civilization. In 6 BC, Lord Buddha gave his first sermon at Sarnath, 10 km from Banaras. Due to this the importance of Banaras also increases towards Buddhism. Chinese traveler has also written about Banaras. Mughal rulers also tried to destroy this city like Akbar and Aurangzeb. The British declared it a different state at the beginning of the 20th century.&nbsp;

The oldest language is the Sanskrit of Varanasi. 95% of people speak Hindi, and about 3% of people speak Urdu, which is the second language of <a href="https://universaladventures.in/state/Uttar-Pradesh" target="_blank">Uttar Pradesh</a> today time, English is also spoken, which has become very common. Bhojpuri is spoken in Banaras because Banaras is located in the east of Uttar Pradesh and Banaras is very close to <a href="https://universaladventures.in/state/Bihar" target="_blank">Bihar </a>that's why Bhojpuri is also spoken here.

Banaras is called the capital of complete education, it is the center of spiritual education, many universities were established in Banaras, and in today's time, those universities are very important like Banaras University. Many scholars were born and writers like Tulsidas, Kabir Das, Bharatendu Harishchandra, and Jaishankar Prasad were born. Banaras are also important in Ayurveda and medicinal studies. This is a place of education, culture, and all.

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