Varanasi culture is widespread and as old as India that virtually rules every aspect of life and most of the people like it through their soul. Varanasi culture reflect through the traditional infrastructure of temples, literature of great Indian writers who lived in this holy land, music that originates when Ganges flows, natural visuals at the Ghats and language. Varanasi culture perceives by human senses because due to its unique features it deeply associated with Hinduism and Buddhism. It could be refer as the perfect combination of Indian mythology, topography, archaeology, art and history. Indian ancients called Varanasi (Vidya ki rajdhani) and the blessed place of Saraswati Mata and Banaras Hindu University is its example. This university has the Asia’s largest library at which score of students got blesses and become educated to serve the country.
Varanasi culture possess the distinctiveness in its dressing sense and world famous Banarasi Sari made by the local designers of the city. This historical sari considered as the finest craft of silk, gold or silver brocade, Zari, luxurious embroidery and decorated with convoluted designs due to the engravings these saris relatively heavy. Special characteristic of the sari is Mughal inspired in intricate intertwine foliate and floral motifs that mirrors the Varanasi culture.
Varanasi is famous for its fine art and literature reason world famous writer’s Kabir, Ravidas and Tulsidas was born on this holy land that why literature art is associated with the city culture. Art creators and historians Raj krishnadasa, Mahadev Mishra, Kishan Maharaj famous musician Gopal Mishra (was the best Sarangi Player); Bismillah Khan and score of others have kept this city alive in spiritual aspect of arts. Varanasi festival celebrates in their traditional way with classical music and folk dance; Kajari, Budwa Mangal and Chaiti Mela celebrated annually. Great surgeon and author of Sushruta Samhita Shri Sushruta also lived in Varanasi that is also known for the Panchkarma and Ayurveda treatment.
Lord Rama had crossed the Ganges in Varanasi and for this occasion the living generation has been celebrating the cycle as Ramlila that narrate the epic story of “Shri Lord Rama”. It is celebrated at the time of Dussehra for 31 days and last day the festivities as Rama vanquished the demon King Ravana and whole celebration sponsored by the Maharaja. It was started in the mid of 19th century by Maharaja Udit Narayan Singh and stated as the Ram Nagar ki Ram Leela. Varanasi culture is subjected to the spiritualism and describe as the labyrinthine older city of rich Indian culture.
