Holy City   Oct 03, 2007 23:51:59

Varanasi is said to be the most holy city in Hinduism. It is considered as the most sacred place of pilgrimage for Hindus irrespective of denomination. More than 1,000,000 pilgrims visit the city each year. Varanasi is the site of the holy shrine of Kashi Vishwanath (an aspect of Lord Shiva), one of the twelve revered Jyotirlingas of the Lord Shiva. It is believed by Hindus that bathing in the ... Read More