Varanasi (A Pilgrimage to Light)

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KASHI, Benaras, Varanasi…for centuries it has been the most sacred of Hindu places pilgrimage, the supreme tirthasthana the holy city that every Hindu wishes to visit at least once in their lifetime This oldest living city in the world is the place that Shiva and Parvati chose as their home on earth. The god permeates every corner of this prismatic and venerable city. For a pilgrim Varanasi offers the triple blessing of the sacred waters of the Ganga river, the presence of Lord Shiva and his holiest shrine, Kashi Vishwanath Temp.

In this book wander along its ghats, watch the aarti at its temples1 read about its complex myths and legends and discover one of the most fascinating cities in the world.

Subhadra Sen Gupta is a well- known writer on Indian history and culture. Her books aim to capture the fascinating, vibrant and many hued aspects of the people, places and history of India.

Her books include the popular Devalaya: Great Temples of India, Devi-Devata: Gods & Goddesses of India, Tirtha: Holy Pilgrim Centers of the Hindus and Chaar Dbaam: A Guide to the Hindu Pilgrimages.