As soon as the name Varanasi i.e. Kashi comes to mind, Kashi, the ancient city of Lord Shiva situated on the banks of Ganga, comes to mind. The history of Kashi i.e. Varanasi is thousands of years old. It is believed that Banaras is the oldest city in the world. According to Hindu beliefs, Lord Shiva had established this city. Kashi is also known by many other names including Banaras, Varanasi, City of Bhole. But do you know which of these names is the oldest?
Many ancient names of Varanasi
You have heard the ancient names of Varanasi like Banaras, Kashi, City of Bhole. But do you know that apart from this, this city has many other names. In Hindu scriptures, it is known as Avimukt Kshetra, Anandkanan, Mahashamshan, Rudravas, Kashika, Tapahsthali, Muktibhoomi, Shivpuri, Tripurarirajnagari, Vishwanathnagari, ‘city of temples, religious capital of India, city of Lord Shiva, city of lamps, city of knowledge. Also known. Apart from this, Shankarpuri, Jitwari, Anandrupa, Srinagari, Apurna Bhavabhoomi, Shivrajdhani, Gaurimukh, Mahapuri, Tapasthali, Dharmakshetra, Vishnupuri, Harikshetra, Alarkapuri, Narayanvas, Brahmavas, Potli, Sudarshan, Jayanshila, Ramyanagar, Surundhan, Pushpvati, Ketumati, Maulini, There is also Kasipur, Kasinagar, Kasigram.
oldest name
After reading so many names of Varanasi, the question might be coming in your mind that which is the most ancient name? Let us tell you that the oldest name of Varanasi is Kashi. Even in religious texts, this city has been glorified by the name of Kashi. This name has been spoken for about 3000 years. Kashi has also been called Kashika many times. According to the information, it is mentioned in many religious texts. It has been said in many reports that Kashi is also mentioned in the ancient text Rigveda. Apart from this, there is Kashikhand in Skandamahapuran, in which this city is mentioned.
How did Varanasi get its name?
The name of this city Varanasi is derived from the two local rivers present here, Varuna River and Asi River. These two rivers Varuna and Asi come from north and south and join river Ganga. Apart from this, it is also said about the name of this city that in ancient times, Varuna river must have been called Varanasi, due to which this city was called Varanasi. Apart from this, this city is also known by the names Banaras, Kashi, Bholenath city etc. Due to being situated on the banks of Ganga and having the temple of Kashi Vishwanath, Kashi is also called Ganganagari and the city of Kashi Vishwanath. Varanasi is considered to be the oldest city in the world.
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