Packers and Movers in Varanasi

Varanasi, or Banaras, (also known as Kashi), the holy city is the oldest living city in the world. Varanasi has been a symbol of the Hindu religion, knowledge, philosophy, culture, devotion to God. In literal words, it is older than history, tradition, and legends. Varanasi (Kashi) is the land of ultimate pilgrimage for Hindus for ages. Varanasi is a place for salvation and freedom from the cycle of birth and re-birth. It is the abode of Lord Shiva and Parvati, the presiding deity of the Viswanath temple. 

People wash away their sins in the Ganges at Varanasi. The Ganges is said to be originated in the tresses of Lord Shiva in Varanasi. The city has a civilization and learning center for over 3000 years. In Sarnath Varanasi, Lord Buddha preached his first sermon after enlightenment. It is also a pilgrimage place for Jains. It is believed to be the birthplace of Parsvanath, the twenty-third Tirthankar of Jain tradition. Vaishnavism and Shaivism submerge and coexist in great harmony with a number of temples in Varanasi.

Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya founded ‘Benares Hindu University’, the most prominent University in Asia, and Mrs. Annie Besant started her ‘Theosophical Society’ here. Varanasi is known for the origination of Ayurveda. It is the basis of modern medical sciences studies. Maharshi Patanjali, of Ayurveda and Yoga stream, was also affiliated with Varanasi. 

Varanasi, a center of learning for ages, promoted Spiritualism, Mysticism, Sanskrit, Yoga, and Hindi language. It has Honored Authors like Prem Chand and Tulsi Das. Who does not know, the Tulsi Das, the famous saint who wrote Ram Charit Manas? It is aptly called the cultural capital of India. Many exponents of dance and music have come from Varanasi Gharana. Ravi Shankar, the sitar maestro, and Ustad Bismillah Khan, the famous Shehnai player) are cultural Jems and Jewels of Varanasi. 

Varanasi is also center for its trade and commerce, especially for its most beautiful silks. It is a big market for gold and silver brocades, since the early days. Varanasi’s manufacturing industry is not well developed. 

Small-scale industries and household production dominate it. Silk weaving is the prominent industry in Varanasi; people are engaged as weavers, dyers, sari finishers, and salespersons. It is confined to the household.

Varanasi is known for its Banarasi saris. The industry has recently faced a downturn by the rise of power looms and Chinese silk imports. Varanasi has a Trade Facilitation Centre. It has a modern and integrated facility to support the handloom and handicraft sector. 

In the metal manufacturing sector, Diesel Locomotive Works is providing substantial employment. Bharat Heavy Electricals, have a heavy equipment maintenance plant here. Other significant industries are hand-knotted Mirzapur carpets, rugs, dhurries, brassware, copperware. The wooden and clay toys, handicrafts, gold jewelry, and musical instruments are also manufactured and traded. Betel leaves (for paan), Langra mangoes, and khoa (solidified milk) are the critical agricultural commodities of here famous by the name Varanasi.