Varanasi is one of those places before visiting which, you need to get detailed information and on the basis of the forerunners reports to conclude: whether you need to go to Varanasi specifically. For someone who visited there, this city turned out to be a hell on earth; Someone on the contrary, received enlightenment. One thing can be said for sure - after Varanasi you will not be the same. And let you not confuse rainbow pictures from the Internet and advertising prospectuses
"It's not very fun here ... Although, for whom, as ... Hindus, Buddhists and followers of some other religions consider this city to holy. And oddly enough, they want to die and be sprawling in this city. Yes, yes, you did not hear ... This is a city is not for life, but for decent death. This is the city of the Dead - Varanasi. Absolutely opposite things are intertwined here: life and death, fun and grief, wealth and poverty. Many lovers and experts of India claim that without having been in Varanasi, it is impossible to taste this ancient dense-settlement country.
The sacred gang ishes this city with its waters and numerous industries every day perfectly perfectly (wash off sins), suitable, clean their teeth.
Scientists found out that there are all known bacteria in the water, which are the cause of all sorts of diseases. But it's all scary for us - Europeans, local children and adults are not afraid of anything, boldly use this water and drinking, and when cooking. They are absolutely not embarrassed by sailing past the remains of people who are poor families, if there is no money to burn, just drown in Ganges. For an unprepared person, the spectacle is terrible, and to prepare in advance to this - what can be seen in Varanasi, it is impossible. On several embankments, which in many cities are the most beautiful place with tables of cafes and attractions, daily, 24 hours a day burned the dead. The picture, you need to notice, not for the faint of heart, but even worse the smell, it is impossible - you will never forget it.
But you need to understand that the fact that for Europeans to game, and such a number of tourists with rounds from surprise and horror by eyes, there are few where you can still meet, for the absolute norm and the usual ritual, which costs a lot of money.
It is hardly possible to avoid the embankment. You can hardly be, legs and curiosity will lead you there, and most of the fashionable hotels are located in such a way that the guests can watch the ritual burners. Therefore, if you do not have a desire to see such a picture, try to settle within the city
Even if you arrived in Varanasi only with the aim of contemplating local crematoriums in the open sky, the suspension of this action will come quickly. To restore the internal balance (and someone and psyche), I advise you to visit the usual sights of old cities. As in many Indian cities, there are a large number of ancient temples. One of the most beautiful - Golden Temple (Vishwanath Temple).
Monkey Temple - Durga , shakes with its extraordinary color. He read, as the main defender of the city from the troubles and problems. The temple is reflected in the water near the pond
The total number of temples and sanctuations in Varanasi around 2000. Many are known only to local residents. Surprisingly, there are mosque, and Buddhist temples. Different religions closely get along with each other.
Be sure to visit the local Archaeological Museum . It contains the most ancient artifacts, dating from the III century BC: decorations, labor tools, household items, national costumes, various statues
Varanasi is a specific city. Someone sees only antisanitia and poverty in it, and someone acquires the meaning of life, calmly looking at what is happening around. Is it worth going to Varanasi? Each response and it is equal to the answer to the question whether to go to India at all. And then everyone chooses her: find out, but suddenly like it ... or not to know and then regret, but would you like to like it?
