#Thread on "Kashi (Varanasi), From Birth to Death and Death to Moksha."
Located on the left bank of the Ganga, Varanasi is one of the 7 holy cities of the Hindus. According to the Vamana Purana, two rivers named Varuna and Assi originated since the beginning of the timei
It also mentions about Kashi joining the Kosala after the independent state got destroyed. It is often referred as adjectives such as 'city of temples', 'religious capital of India', 'city of Shiva', 'city of lamps', 'city of knowledge' etc.
In the Middle Ages it was a part of the Kannauj kingdom and later it was ruled by Pala kings of Bengal.
Ayurveda is said to have originated from Varanasi and is the basis of modern medical science such as
Taking a bath in Ganga at Kashi has a huge significance. Ganga in Kashi has the power to sanctify not only the body of mortal people but also the soul.
Since Kashi is considered as the abode of Shiva & Parvati, we believe that one who is gracious to die on the land of Kashi will attain moksha (salvation) from the cycle of birth and rebirth.
Some people say that Shiva & Parvati had a bath in a well dug by Vishnu,
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