Kashi is one of the oldest living cities in the world. It is called the Eternal City because it is believed to exist beyond time, where life, death, and spiritual liberation come together on the banks of the River Ganga.
Kashi is one of the oldest living cities in the world. It is called the Eternal City because it is believed to exist beyond time, where life, death, and spiritual liberation come together on the banks of the River Ganga.
🔱 1. Kashi Is Never Destroyed
According to Hindu belief, Kashi is protected by Lord Shiva himself. Even during pralaya (cosmic destruction), Kashi is said to remain untouched, floating above time and space.
🕉️ 2. Liberation by Hearing Shiva’s Mantra
It is believed that Lord Shiva whispers the “Taraka Mantra” (name of Ram) into the ears of those who die in Kashi, granting them moksha (freedom from rebirth).
🌊 3. Ganga Flows Northward
At Varanasi, the Ganges flows north, which is considered extremely auspicious and rare in Hindu tradition, symbolizing a return toward spiritual liberation.
🔥 4. Eternal Fire at Manikarnika Ghat
The sacred fire at Manikarnika Ghat is believed to have been burning continuously for thousands of years. Many believe it originated from Lord Shiva himself.
🛕 5. Kashi Vishwanath Jyotirlinga
The Shiva Lingam here is self-manifested (Swayambhu). Devotees believe prayers offered here are answered quickly, especially those related to liberation and inner peace.
🧘 6. Time Behaves Differently
Many saints have said time slows down or feels irrelevant in Kashi. People often report intense clarity, visions, or sudden detachment from worldly worries.
📿 7. City of Living Saints
Kashi has always been home to Aghoris, sages, and enlightened souls. It is believed that many roam the city incognito, testing or blessing devotees.
🔔 8. Sound of “Om” in the Air
Devotees claim that during deep silence—especially near the ghats at dawn—you can feel or hear the vibration of “Om”, said to be the city’s eternal sound.
🌸 9. Kashi Never Leaves
There is a saying:
“Kashi ek baar jo aaya, woh kabhi poori tarah laut ke nahi gaya.”
(One who comes to Kashi never fully leaves it.)
🪔 10. Ordinary Acts Become Sacred
Bathing, walking, even breathing in Kashi is believed to accumulate spiritual merit because the city itself is considered Mahashmashana—the great cremation ground where ego dies.
🕉️ Home to Shri Kashi Vishwanath Jyotirlinga
🌊 Sacred ghats along the River Ganga
🔥 Famous Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat
🧘 Center of spirituality, learning, and philosophy
🕊️ Close to Sarnath, a major Buddhist pilgrimage site