BENARES (BANARASA, VARANASI) .....They have rosaries around their necks and glittering jugs in their hands—they cannot be called the saints of Hari, they are the Thugs of Benares (Varanasi).(Asa Kabir, pp. 476) He lives on the bank of Asi rivulet in Benares (Varanasi). (Gond Namdev, p. 873) It is the sacred city of the Hindus, being a great religious centre. It is also called Kashi. After killing Kansa and restoring the throne of Mathura to Ugarsen, Krishna came to Kashi for higher education, because this city had been famous for higher religious education.
Discover the allure of Lakshmi, the goddess of fortune, beauty, and prosperity, and her divine connection as Vishnu's consort. Explore her mythological significance.
Explore the legendary life of Sakhi Sarwar, the Bountiful Master, revered for his miracles and devotion. Visit his cherished shrine in Pakistan.
