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City of Varanasi: Breathing and Living Art and Architecture in Northern India
Scenic angles of Varanasi, an ancient city in Modern India :
Vishwanath Temple: Situated in heart of Banaras Hindu University (BHU) Campus. Lord Shiva’s Temple. My Alma Mater! A “Sacred” hangout for BHU Students before and after exams and results. Locals also find peace, in this scenic sanctuary, perfect for meditations, far away from city hustle and bustle.
City Temples and Religious Places: Varanasi is the city of temples. Its ancient, sacred walls, also serve as huge canvas, for street art for numerous artists.
City Wall Art/Murals : Wall murals of God and Goddess by anonymous painters, one such mural Lord Shiva and Goddess Saraswati in this narrow city by lane with locals busy in their routine work. Such vibrant colors and depictions of artists, make sacred city more alive and full of religious sentiments and traditions.
City Wall Vibrant Murals: Wall painting of Gautam Buddha by anonymous painter tells story, that Lord Buddha was also part of this rich culture, of the city of Varanasi/Kashi/Banaras, once upon a time.
Sarnath Stupa: One of the places where Buddha and his disciples resided and preached Buddhism. Lord Buddha gave his first sermon after enlightenment. Ashoka’s pillar is also one of the reason for pilgrimage to this holy land. Lord Buddha set the Wheel of Dharma here and since then, for 1500 years Sarnath flourished as a Centre for Buddhist Learning. Current times also hold importance, of this peaceful shrine and followers of Buddhism and locals and historians also visit Sarnath and adjacent Historic Museum to…
