where is benares,india?

Answer 1

Vārāṇasī also known as Benares, Banaras, or Benaras or Kashi or Kasi, is a famous Hindu holy city situated on the banks of the river Ganges (Ganga) in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It is one of the oldest continually inhabited cities in the world, dating back thousands of years and being contemporaneous with Sumer. In Rig-Veda, early periods mentioning Mandals like 6,3,7,Early I mentions Kasi. It is often also referred to as city of temples and learning".

ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONS-
The official name of Varanasi is not a modern name. It is possibly based on the fact that it lies between where the Varuna River, to the north, and the river Assi, to the south, flow into the river Ganga [4]. The name Varanasi was spelt Baranasi in Pali, which ultimately gave birth to the name Banaras[5]. The different spellings such as Benares and Benaras were in active use during the British regime in India, but these forms of the name are now lost. The name Banaras is still widely used.

Another theory about the origin of the name suggests that the river Varuna itself was called Varanasi in the old times, thus the name of the city. This is generally disregarded by historians though there may be some earlier texts suggesting it to be so.

In literature and scripture, the city is often referred to poetically as Kashi, "the luminous"; an allusion to the city's historical status as a center of learning, literature, and culture.

The city is very commonly referred to as "city of temples," "holy city of India," "religious capital of India," and "city of learning." It is also called "cultural capital of India."

Holy city
Situated on the banks of river Ganga, Varanasi attracts thousands of Hindu piligrims every year. People performing Hindu ceremony at one of the ghats of VaranasiVaranasi is said to be the most holy city in Hinduism. It is considered as the most sacred place of pilgrimage for Hindus irrespective of denomination. More than 1,000,000 pilgrims visit the city each year.

Varanasi is the site of the holy shrine of Lord Kashi Vishwanath (an aspect of Lord Shiva), one of the twelve revered Jyotirlingas of the Lord Shiva.

It is believed by Hindus that bathing in the river Ganga results in remission of sins and that dying in the holy city of Kashi (Varanasi) circumvents rebirth.

This holy city is adored as one of the Shakti Peethas where Divine Mother Sati's earring fell and devotees believe that therein stands the present Vishalakshi Temple.

In the residential neighborhood of the city lies Sarnath, the site of the deer park where Gautama Buddha is said to have given his first sermon about the basic principles of Buddhism. It is one of the four pilgrimage sites designated by Gautama Buddha, the other three being Kushinagar, Bodh Gaya, and Lumbini. Here the Dhamek Stupa is a impressive structure marking the spot where the Buddha gave his first sermon. The Dharmarajika Stupa is one of the few pre-Ashokan stupas remaining, although only the foundations remain. Also remaining is the Chaukhandi Stupa commemorating the spot where the Buddha met his first deciples, dating back to the fifth century or earlier amd later enhanced by the addition of an octagonal tower.

Varanasi is also a pilgrimage place for Jains. It is believed to be the birthplace of Parshvanatha, the twenty-third Tirthankar.

Vaishnavism and Shaivism have co-existed in Varanasi harmoniously. The city has also been influenced by Islamic culture.

This explains the continuous tension between communities in the city and the fact that really ancient monuments are few. However, Varanasi has kept its sacred position as the Holy City of Hinduism.-

Answer 2

Benaras (also Varanasi) is located in the north Indian state.



Varanasi - Benares - Kaasi is considered to be the holiest of all pilgrimage sites in India. It is considered home to Shiva - Visweswara. Benares is also known as Kaasi because it is beleived that Supreme brilliance shines there, and lights the way to salvation (Kas - to shine). Varanasi is located between two rivers Varana and Asi, and hence the name Varanasi.

Answer 3

Vārāṇasī , also known as Benares, Benaras, and Banaras , and Kasi, is a famous Hindu holy city situated on the banks of the river Ganges (Ganga) in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It is believed to be one of the oldest continually inhabited cities in the world since time immemorial. It is contemporaneous with Sumer. The name Kashi is mentioned in the Rig-Veda. It is also referred to as "city of temples and learning".

For more details, please check the following link:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Varanasi

Answer 4

Benaras or Varanasi is in Eastern Part of Utter Pradesh (largest State of India). It is well connected by Air & Rail Link from Delhi & Mumbai(Bombay). It is considered abode of Lord Shiva (very important God of Hindu Religion). The city is surrounded by VARUNA River and river Ganges is on the other side. People are carefree and very homely. The life is very casual. It has the famous Benaras Hindu University (BHU), founded by Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya through donations only.

Answer 5

Banaras is in the northern part of India. Its in Uttar Pradesh State. Its a holy town on the banks of river Ganga. its 6 hours Drive from Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh State.

Answer 6

Benaras or Varanasi is a holy city situated on the banks of the river Ganges (Ganga) in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.

It is also referred to as "city of temples and learning"

Answer 7

Where Is Benares