Varanasi is solace. Varanasi is peace. Varanasi is serene. Varanasi is everything a troubled heart seeks for and much more. Nobody knows when was this city established,however historians think the city was founded nearly 3000 years ago.It was found mentioned in ancient Hindu and Buddhist texts. It was remaining stronghold of Hindus for yrars before falling under the sway of the Mughals in 17th century. The legends,myths and the aura surrounding the great city led author Mark Twain to famously remark "Banaras is older than history,older than tradition,older than even legend". According to Hindus it is situated on the Trident of Lord Shiva. Various scholarly books have been written on the serene environment of this place. Even today, the city boasts off as many as 6 different universities within its fold, a feat almost unmatchable in India. Banaras Hindu University, popularly called BHU, is the largest residential University in Asia. Till date Varanasi continues to revolve around its reigning deity Shiva,and legendary ghats by the Ganga.The city is situated in eastern Uttar Pradesh in INDIA ,best time to travel is from october to march. There is an airport in the city with also railway connection.
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