Varanasi South, Varanasi

Known for its fine-quality silks, 'paan', Benares Hindu University and one of the twelve Jyotir Linga sites in India, South Vanarasi is described as the favorite places for most of the travelers traveling in North India. Located on the Eastern side of Uttar Pradesh, South Varanasi has earned significance because of its connection with the Ganges River & burning ghats, most of the Ghats are used for bathing and ceremony with a few reserved for cremation. Southern Varanasi region is located approximately 300kms far from the state’s capital Lucknow & Surrounded by the River Ganga, South Varanasi has dense population that belongs to different religions and customs. South Varanasi has constructed many facilities for its people convenience such as hospitals, banks, educational institutes and even some entertaining and religious sites. Numerous pilgrims also visit this part every year from almost all over worldwide in order to worship their deities. South Varanasi is associated mainly with Hinduism and Buddhism, but one can find glimpse of many religious beliefs, types of worship and religious institutions.