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1 day ago · Banaras Hindu University (pronunciation ⓘ) (BHU) (IAST: kāśī hindū viśvavidyālaya IPA: /kaːʃiː hɪnd̪uː ʋɪʃwəʋid̪jaːləj/) is a collegiate, central, and research university located in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India, and founded in 1916.
Banarasi sari. A Banarasi sari is a sari made in Varanasi, an ancient city which is also called Benares (Banaras). The saris are among the finest saris in India and are known for their gold and silver brocade or zari, fine silk and opulent embroidery. The saris are made of finely woven silk and are decorated with intricate designs, and, because ...
1 day ago · The Ganges ( / ˈɡændʒiːz / GAN-jeez; in India: Ganga, / ˈɡʌŋɡɑː / GUNG-ah; in Bangladesh: Padma, / ˈpʌdmə / PUD-mə) [5] [6] [7] [8] is a trans-boundary river of Asia which flows through India and Bangladesh. The 2,525 km (1,569 mi) river rises in the western Himalayas in the Indian state of Uttarakhand.
Apr 28, 2024 · Varanasi, also known as Benares or Kashi, is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. Situated on the banks of the sacred Ganges River in the northeastern state of Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi holds significant religious and cultural importance in Hinduism.
Apr 17, 2024 · Kashi Vishwanath Temple, temple located in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India. It is among the most important Hindu temples in India and is one of the 12 temples where Shiva is believed to have appeared as a column of light. The Kashi Vishwanath Temple stands on the west bank of the Ganges River.
Apr 25, 2024 · It is situated at the confluence of the Ganges (Ganga) and Yamuna (Jumna) rivers, about 65 miles (100 km) west-northwest of Varanasi (Benares). Tomb at Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India. Prayagraj stands on the site of ancient Prayag, a holy city that was comparable in fame to Varanasi and Haridwar.
Apr 25, 2024 · How a fading Benares dynasty commissioned North India’s greatest Ramayana paintings In an India that was post-Mughal but pre-British Raj, diplomacy, popular religion, and a constellation of genius painters created the most spectacular Ramayana adaptation ever.
