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Varanasi: An Introduction. Sandip Mishra. 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.
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Varanasi: An Introduction SandipMishra
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
Attractions of the City • Temples • Sari • Roads • Gharana • Pan • Sadhu
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)
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.
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.
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.
