Varanasi (Hindi pronunciation: [ʋaːˈraːɳəsi], [a] [b] also Benares, Banaras Hindustani pronunciation: [bəˈnaːrəs] [c] [12] [13] [14] or Kashi [d] [15]) is a city on the Ganges river in northern India that has a central place in the traditions of pilgrimage, death, and mourning in the Hindu world. [16] [e] The city has a syncretic tradition of Islamic artisanship that underpins its ...

2025年1月26日 · Varanasi is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. It was one of the first major urban settlements in the middle Ganges valley. By the 2nd millennium bce Varanasi was a seat of Vedic religion and philosophy and was also a commercial and industrial centre famous for its muslin and silk fabrics, perfumes, ivory works, and ...

2023年3月20日 · When it comes to famous places to visit in Varanasi, the city's southernmost main ghat regularly tops the list. Assi Ghat's star attraction is a Shiva lingam (phallic representation of the Hindu deity) beneath a sacred fig tree.

瓦拉納西 （瓦臘納西； 梵語： वाराणसी，Vārāṇasī；英語： Varanasi），古稱 婆羅痆斯 、 波羅奈，一译 貝拿勒斯 、 貝那拉斯 （印地語： बनारस，Benāres），是 印度 北方邦 城市、 印度教 的七个圣城 萨帕塔普里 之一。 位於 恆河 河畔。 瓦拉納西是古代 迦尸國 首都。 迦尸意思是「光的城市」。 相傳是在5000年前興建。 在公元4-6世紀曾為學術中心；12世紀為古王朝都城。 大唐西域記：“復大林中行五百餘里，至婆羅痆斯國（舊曰波羅柰國，訛也。 中印度境）。 婆羅 …

2024年9月19日 · Varanasi looms large in the minds of anyone contemplating a trip to India. The deep faith traditions evident at every ghat; the photogenic colors; and the tableau of humanity that comes to partake of the Ganges’ sacred waters here make Varanasi a magnet for spiritual seekers, intrepid travelers and documentary filmmakers alike.

2016年4月1日 · The rich history of India's Hindu and Buddhist communities adds an extra dimension to a visit to Varanasi, where ancient sites and thriving cultures continue to draw modern-day visitors. For...

Varanasi (Sanskrit: वाराणसी Vārāṇasī, Telugu: వారణాసి, [ʋaːɾaːɳəsiː), also commonly known as Banaras and Kashi, is a city on the banks of the river Ganga (Ganges) in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. Hindus, Buddhists and Jains think it is holy. It is one of the oldest continually inhabited cities in the world.

2023年8月6日 · Situated on the banks of the sacred River Ganges in the state of Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi holds immense religious and cultural significance. The city is known for its ghats, ancient temples, vibrant markets, and spiritual atmosphere that attracts travelers from all over the world.

Varanasi, also known as the holy city, combines in itself the cultural essence and mysticism of India. Varanasi stands on the banks of river Ganga, considered the holiest of all Indian rivers. Varanasi or Kashi is both an exalted place of pilgrimage and a microcosmic centre of faith.

2019年3月9日 · Varanasi, one of the world's oldest living cities, is rightly called the religious capital of India. Also known as Banaras or Benaras, this holy city is located in the southeastern part of the state of Uttar Pradesh in northern India. It rests on the left bank of the holy river Ganga (Ganges) and is one of the seven sacred spots for Hindus.