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Varanasi Art and Culture


The art and culture of Varanasi is exceptional. To be in Varanasi is an experience in itself and experience in Self discovery an ethereal oneness of the body and soul. To every visitor, Varanasi offers a breathtaking experience. It is the rich cultural tradition of Varanasi that makes it the cultural capital of India. A combination of archaeology, mythology, geography, art and history makes Varanasi a great center of Indian culture.

Varanasi is associated mainly with Hinduism and Buddhism but one can find glimpses of many other religious beliefs, types of worship and religious institutions at Varanasi. It is amazing to see the primitive worship cults being practiced at Varanasi.

Varanasi is a storehouse of Indian art and culture. It has a rich and unique style of art forms and folk art. Varanasi is the land where experience and discovery reaches the ultimate bliss. Varanasi is also renowned for its rich tapestry of music, arts, crafts and education. Some of the world- renowned exponents India has produced in these fields were schooled in the Varanasi tradition and origins. Varanasi is home to numerous universities, college, schools, Madarsas and Pathshalas. Varanasi presents a unique social and cultural fabric. Cultural and linguist pluralism and various ethnic groups are so very eternal to the holy city, Varanasi. At Varanasi one gets to explore the city of affluence, intellectuals, oral traditions, castes and customs, personalities, professions and communal harmony.