VARANASI OR BENARAS largely lies in the flat alluvial plain of the River Ganga and its tributaries. Mirzapur, which is to the south, is located in the rocky and picturesque uplands of the Vindhya ranges. The numerous streams draining the uplands have created ravines. The plains become stiflingly hot in summer and the countryside is dotted with mango groves. Varanasi is famous for its Langda mango. The rural economy is agrarian, though Varanasi, Bhadohi and Mirzapur earn the country considerable foreign revenue in silk and carpets exports. Varanasi is located on a bend in Ganga huddled close to the river. Flights of steps lead down its ghats all along the river. Its labyrinthine lanes throb with life; alive with priests, poets, philosophers, holy men, pilgrims, musicians, weavers, silversmiths and traders. Varanasi, also called Kashi, city of spiritual light, it is considered as one of the holiest cities in the country and among the oldest in the world. For 3000 years it has been a centre of learning and spirituality for Hindus and Buddhists. Varanasi has always been an important centre of culture, art and religion. Traders from China and the Far East came to trade in silks on the Silk Route. Across the river is Ramnagar which houses a museum where ivory antiques made by the royal craftsman are preserved. The stone carvers, descendents of the royal ivory carvers, live in Ramnagar as well. Sarnath is an important Buddhist pilgrimage since the Buddha delivered his first Sermon after achieving nirvana, enlightenment. Mirzapur lies south of Varanasi in the Vindhyan tract. It is located on the bank of the Ganga, about halfway between Allahabad and Varanasi. The river front is lined with stone ghats, flight of steps, mosques, temple and houses.
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C-19/19/A-6, NEAR SIGRA POLICE STATION, IN BETWEEN VARUNA HOTEL & MUSLIM SCHOOL, LALLAPURA,Varanasi-221001,Uttar Pradesh
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Badge of Honour Category : Needle Work
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Banaras Impex Category : Natural Fibre And Ecofriendly Crafts
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