Viaggi Varanasi - Viaggio Agra Delhi Varanasi
The land of Varanasi (Kashi) has been the place of pilgrimage par excellence of Hindus for centuries. Often referred to as Benares, Varanasi is the oldest living city in the world. These few lines by Mark Twain say it all: "Benaras is older than history, older than tradition, older than even legend, and looks twice as old as all of them put together." The Hindus believe that one who is honored to die on the land of Varanasi would get salvation and freedom from the cycle of birth and rebirth. Abode of Lord Shiva and Parvati, the origins of Varanasi are still unknown. It is believed that the Ganges of Varanasi have the power to wash away the sins of mortals. It is said that the Ganges has its origins in the braids of Lord Shiva and in Varanasi, it expands in the mighty river that we know. The city has been a center of learning and civilization for over 3,000 years. With Sarnath, the place where Buddha preaches his first sermon after enlightenment, only 10 km away, Varanasi ...