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March 19, 2014  
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Varanasi (also known as Banaras/Kashi) is one of the oldest living cities in the world. Varanasi’s prominence in Hindu mythology is virtually unrevealed. The word ‘Kashi’ originated from the word ‘Kas’ which means to Shine. Steped in tradition and mythology legacy. Kashi is the original ground created by Shiva and Parvati upon which they stood as the beginning of time. Varanasi is the microcosm of Hindustan, a city of traditional classical culture, glorified by myths and legends and sanctified by religion, it has always attracted a large a large number of pilgrims and worshippers from time immemorial.

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Gulabi Meenakari

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The Pink painted enamel style was brought in Varanasi by the Persian enamellists around early 17th century during the Mughal era. This enameling style reached its peak of perfection at the Persian Court at Isfahan during the Qajar dynasty. The art of Meenakari was prosperous till about hundred year ago. Today there are only a handful of craft persons. They work on gold enamel, and silver enamel jewelry and other objects.

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    Varanasi (also known as Banaras/Kashi) is one of the oldest living cities in the world. Varanasi’s prominence in Hindu mythology is virtually unrevealed. The word ‘Kashi’ originated from the word ‘Kas’ which means to Shine. Steped in tradition and mythology legacy. Kashi is the original ground created by Shiva and Parvati upon which they stood as the beginning of time. Varanasi is the microcosm of Hindustan, a city of traditional classical culture, glorified by myths and legends and sanctified by religion, it has always attracted a large a large number of pilgrims and worshippers from time immemorial. To every visitors, Varanasi offers a breath taking experience. The rays of the down shining across the Ganges. The high banks the temples and shrines along the banks bathed in a golden hue… soul string hymns and mantras along with the fragrance of incense filling the heart and the refreshing dip in the holy water’s gently splashing at the Ghats, Varanasi – the land where experience discovery reach the ultimate bliss. Varanasi is also renowned its tapestry of music, art, crafts and education. Some of the renowned exponents India has produced in these field were schooled in Varanasi’s culture ethos,

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