Varanasi- the colourful sanctum of peace and music

October 13, 2015 eweekendbreaks 0 travel guide,

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Varanasi, the oldest town of the world is a legendary pilgrimage where life and death occurs simultaneously. As the holy water of Ganges is the lifeline of the city, Varanasi rejuvenates the tired souls. Some of the reasons why this old city is still amazing are:

An enchanting boat ride

Varanasi starts its day early. As you walk down to the Ganga Ghats, you will find numerous devotees bathing in the cool waters as the first rays of the sun touches the earth. The banks of the river are dotted with numerous temples and hence the air is filled with the aroma of incense sticks and sound of bells. Sail on a boat to the other end of the river, watching the colour change of the waters; at dawn the waters are silvery, turning to pink, golden and ultimately orange. As the pleasant breeze passes through your hair and the waters touches your cheek, you seem to relive life.

The worship of the waters- Ganga Aarti

Reach the Ashwamedha Ghat by sunset to check out the grand aarti. The aura of the floating ‘diyas,’ which are the symbols of desires and prayers, create a celestial atmosphere. You can spend the whole evening resting at the banks of the River Ganges, without feeling lonely or bored. The fire, puja and dance during the worship of the River Ganges unfold the ancient rituals of Hinduism.

The Vishwanath Temple- The shrine of the Lord

Dedicated to Vishveswara, an incarnation of Lord Shiva is worshipped here. Built in 1776, the Vishwanath Temple is one of the oldest temples here. While the dome of the shrine is plated with 800 kilos of gold, touching the Shiva lingam is considered to wash away lifetime sins.

The surprisingly tasty vegetarian food

If you think that vegetarian food is dull, a visit to Varanasi will change your view. While the breakfast at Varanasi consists of crispy, hot kachoris along with piping hot and juicy jalebis, a sip into the glass of creamy lassi or thandai is a must after lunch. The strong mint punch of Varanasi paans is famous worldwide. While the spicy chaats are your indispensable companion of the evenings, litti chokha are filling delicacies; rasgullas, gulab jamuns, laong lata, boondi, and malai chenna roll unleashes your sweet tooth.

Shopping fiesta at Varanasi

This vibrant city does not dishearten the shopping maniacs. Every alley of Varanasi is a shopping corner. While the gorgeous brocade and silk saris of the city is the dream of every bride, the exquisite gold and silver jewellery enhance s the beauty of a woman.

Bring back the taste of Varanasi for your loved ones; get packets of mouth melting sweets from here. While the souvenirs of brass and terracotta work will make you nostalgic every time, the Varanasi paintings are the perfect home décor.

Varanasi is a culturally rich city where devotional music sooths you. Hence, lose yourself among the chaotic crowds of Varanasi, to know another gem of incredible India.

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