Climate of Varanasi
Situated in Uttar Pradesh, in northern part of India,
Varanasi is located on the banks of the holy river,
Ganges. During summers, weather can be as hot as 45°
C and humid too as Varanasi lies at the Tropic of cancer.
Torrential rains and high humidity accompanies the monsoons
that usually come in late June or early July for about
two months. Delicious and juicy mangoes offer little
relief from the sweating weather. On the other hand,
winters are pleasant and temperature dips down to about
7°C. In Varanasi, the climatic conditions are most
favorable for the tourists between October to April.
For those who are ready to face a sun and don't mind
the odor of sweat, Varanasi is a place to visit all
the year round.
--Art & Culture
Art & Culture of Varanasi
The art and culture of Varanasi is unique. It is the
rich cultural tradition of Varanasi that makes it the
cultural capital of India. A combination of archaeology,
mythology, geography, art and history makes Varanasi
a great center of Indian culture. Though Varanasi is
associated mainly with Hinduism and Buddhism but one
can find glimpse of many religious beliefs, types of
worship and religious institutions at Varanasi. It is
amazing to see the primitive worship cults being practiced
at Varanasi.
Varanasi presents a complete museum of Indian art and
culture. At Varanasi one can feel the changing patterns
and movements in course of history. It has a rich and
unique style of art forms and folk art. For centuries,
Varanasi has produced master craftsmen and earned name
and fame for its beautiful Sarees, handicrafts, textiles,
toys, ornaments, metal work, clay and woodwork and other
crafts.
Since ancient times, Varanasi has been the Capital
of all knowledge (sarva Vidya ki Rajdhani). Varanasi
has produced numerous famous scholars and intellectuals,
who have left their mark in respective fields of activity.
Varanasi is home to numerous universities, college,
schools, Madarsas and Pathshalas and the Guru Shishya
tradition still continue in many institutions. The literary
tradition of languages, dialects, newspapers, magazines
and libraries continue to even this day.
Varanasi presents a unique social and cultural fabric.
Cultural and linguist pluralism and various ethnic groups
are so very eternal to the holy city, Varanasi. At Varanasi
one gets to explore the city of affluence, intellectuals,
oral traditions, castes and customs, personalities,
professions and communal harmony. There is another interesting
facet to Varanasi, where one gets to enjoy Benarasi
pans, Thandai, Gamcha, Bahri Alang and Mauj Masti.
Music, drama and entertainment are all synonymous with
Varanasi. Benaras has long been famous for its music,
both vocal and instrumental and has its own dance traditions.
Add to this, Varanasi has a very rich stock of folk
music and drama (esp. Ramlila), fairs and festival and
the rich tradition of akharas, games and sports. All
these combine together to give a distinct look to the
city of moksha, Varanasi.
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