Varanasi : Hub of Adventure and Water sports (Assi Ghat) In this way Shiva's bliss Kanan, Kashi and Maha crematorium, now known as Varanasi, the world-famous Kashi for its ancient beauty, adorns the whole world with its light and attracts millions of tourists to its courtyard every day. It has been the belief of the people that Kashi liberates people from the world. Some of the Puranas have given the etymology of Varanasi in such a way that it lies between two streams named Varna and Asi, which respectively make it the northern and southern boundaries.Īccording to other Puranas, this holy place was named Avimukt because Shiva never expressed or left it.įor some reason it is also called cremation ground or mahashmashan. It has been mentioned in Skanda Purana that Kashi became famous because it throws light on the path of Nirvan or because here, god Shiva is Bhasman.
The word Kashi is derived from Kash (shine). Varanasi is very dear to Shiva it gives him pleasure. This Panchkroshi Shiv Nagari has been called Kashi.
Then Nirguna Shiva created an auspicious and beautiful city with the result of Panchkrosh, the essence of all the energies, located in space, coordinated with all the materials and sent it near to Purusha. When asked by nature and man that when there is no place for penance, then where should we do penance with your permission. Nirguna Supreme God gave a voice to them, ‘both of you should do penance, that would be a perfect creation’. Prakriti and Purusha were also created by them. He appeared in two forms due to the distinction of man and woman. Regarding the creation of Kashi, it is mentioned in the Shiv Purana that the Advaita Parameshwara, who was engrossed in his non-duality, had a desire to become another form. A visit to this legendary city will be among the most moving trips you'll ever make.
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