Varanasi

‘Banaras is older than history, older than tradition, older even than legend, and looks twice as old as all of them put together.’-Mark Twain Benaras, Kashi or Varanasi, whatever it may be called, this city has been enthralling people from far and wide, since ages. The spirituality and mysticism of Varanasi, epitomizes everything Indian in a different and better way than many other cities. Though it is considered as one of the oldest living cities of the world, yet it presents an incomparable blend

A serene haven located in the majestic and holy land of Varanasi, Hotel Surya is a three star accommodation, famous for its top notch amenities and facilities. Located in the heart of the city, on the Mall Road at S20/51 A 5, Varuna Bridge, the hotel is easily accessible from the Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, being favorably located at a distance of around 20km. Further, the hotel lies in the immediate vicinity of the Varanasi Junction Railway station, being situated at a distance of

to and from countries including Bahrain, UAE, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia. Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh, India) Varanasi is to Hinduism as Jerusalem is to the Jews. A city along the famed Ganges River of India, Varanasi is the main center of pilgrimage for Hindus from all over the world who come to pray and bath in the Ganges every year. Devout Hindus believe that by bathing or cleansing themselves in the waters of Ganges at Varanasi, they can be absolved of their sins and attain higher birth status at reincarnation

Bathing in the Ganges is a religious tradition that is an integral part of daily life in India. It represents a purification of the soul, as Stille states, “…[A] river that, because of its divine origin, is pure and purifies all those faithful who immerse themselves in her,” (598). However, presently, there exists a dilemma that threatens the survival of this tradition: the poor condition of the river. The river is polluted with “raw sewage, human and industrial waste, the charred remains of bodies

wrapped in white muslin and placed in the river (BBC). Following ceremonies, the ashes and dead bodies are dumped into the river. These religious practices are believed to be a primary cause of the degraded water quality of the Ganges River near Varanasi. If the quality of water continues to become even more degraded, a crucial part of the

about 2,500 kilometers across the Gangetic Plain and through a coastal delta in Bangladesh to empty into the Bay of Bengal.” Not only does it provide water to India, but also to Bangladesh. The major cities that rely on the water of the Ganges are Varanasi, Kolkata, Haridwar, Allahabad, Patna, Kanpur, and Ghazipur. Today, this river is one of the most polluted rivers in the world. According to the article, "Metal and Pesticide Pollution Scenario in Ganga River System," Srikanta Samanta reports that

activities Fig1- River Ganga and its tributaries HISTORY The Ganga is the largest river in India with an extraordinary religious importance for Hindus. Situated along its banks are some of the world 's oldest inhabited cities like Varanasi and Patna. It provides water to about 40% of India 's population across 11 states, serving an estimated population of 500 million people or more, which is larger than any other river in the world. Today, it is considered to be the sixth most polluted

Throughout a Hindu renouncer’s life, attending large-scale religious events are incredibly important. For some, it gives them a chance to market themselves to the public and gather more followers. For others it’s about the religious experience that comes with the journey. Either way these events give renouncer a break from their normal routine and they gather with other renouncers to share worldly views or criticize each other’s actions. The Kumbh Mela and Yatras are two of many large-scale religious

For my Cultural Facilitation Project I decided to recreate the Planning the Relief at Mammallapuram activity. On October 14 around 3:20 PM I arranged a small group gathering with my friends Vikas, Jackie, Wen, and Hannah at my house to help me with my project, the activity lasted until 5:00 PM. Before starting the activity, I had my participants read the text we had to read for our class, “Playful Ambiguity and Political Authority at the the Large Relief at Mamallapuram” by Pandma Kaima and view

Title page Intro: 150 ok BP1: 250 BP2: 250 BP3: 250 Concl: 150 INTRODUCTION: The Ganges is a trans-limit waterway of Asia which courses through the countries of India and Bangladesh. The 2,525 km river ascends in Himalayas in the Indian province of Uttarakhand, and streams east and south through the Gangetic Plain of North India into Bangladesh, where it flows down into the Bay of Bengal. It is the third largest waterway on the planet by release. It is a main source of irrigation, water for drinking