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Varanasi, More details on Wcities.com. Mark Twain described Varanasi as 'older than history, older than tradition, older than legend'; this epitomizes the inspirations and experiences this ancient city provides to people all over the world. The seat of Hinduism, believed to be directly owned by the supreme deity Lord Shiva, it is also the city of death because of the belief that dying here will instantly lead to Moksha (liberation from the chain of life and death). The scenic stretch of steps on the banks of the mythical River Ganges is the face of the city. The old city still remains in a rusty tone with a large flurry of tourists and pilgrims alighting here every day. Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Sankat Mochan Temple and Bharat Mata Mandir are must-see attractions here along with the Buddist site of Sarnath (a few kilometers away). The narrow alleyways leading to the ghats is a signature trait of the city which has a vintage appeal in every breath.
Koreans write a prayer on a piece of paper, attach it to a rock and try to get it to stay up on the side of the Stupa (while object at top left)
This is a picture of Sarnath, where the Buddha made his first sermon after attaining Nirvana. I framed the Dharma Stupa with the trees, to take away the effect of the flat sky
This chai-wallah in the Buddhist holy town of Sarnath very kindly let me take a picture of him at work. He makes a great cuppa too.