Kashi, Banaras - The oldest city in the world!

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Last year, after having travelled to the mountains for years, I decided it was time to explore more and I decided to pack my bags and head to Kash, Varanasi. Little did I know that time, I would come back from Kashi, but my heart would forever be stuck in the small alleys, temples, Ganges, and the brilliant food that's offered by the city locals. 

The Kashi Vishwanath Temple, is one of the 12 jyotirlingas, which has one of the most calming Mangala aarti, the Manikarnika Ghat, Assi Ghat and Dashashwamed Ghat are few of the very famous ghats of Varanasi that offer aartis every day at 6 PM to Ganga River, it's the most peaceful sight. The locals at the ghat also offer lemon tea, which is sweet, with a little masala and is just the right temperature (i.e., warm). 

There are countless places where you can eat street food, and Deena Chaat Bhandar has the best Tomato chaat in Varanasi. Truly a food lover paradise with the best food!

Varanasi is said to be the oldest city in the world, and it is where Lord Shiva stayed for a very long and waited for Maa Parvati, every aarti that happens, Lord Shiva name is taken in the most unique way possible, Namah Parvarti Pataye Har Har Mahadev.

The beauty of Varanasi is that you visit the place and you will come back, but your heart will forever be stuck in the alleys and the simplicity of the place. It's incredibly loud and there are endless people roaming around, EVERYDAY, however, the place is still calm and only brings peace. 

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