Varanasi is woven with myths as ancient as time itself. Legends say that this sacred land was founded by Lord Shiva, who, after a cosmic dance of destruction and creation, made Kashi his earthly abode. Unlike any other place, it is believed that the city rests on the trident of Shiva, untouched by the forces of time and destruction.

The Ganges, too, carries divine origins—descending from the locks of Shiva’s hair to cleanse the sins of mortals. It is said that a mere dip in its waters at Varanasi liberates the soul from the cycle of rebirth, granting moksha. The city’s ghats, each with a celestial tale, echo the footsteps of sages, gods, and seekers who have walked its hallowed steps for millennia.

From the epic Mahabharata to the Puranas, Varanasi finds mention as the city where Lord Vishnu performed penance, where Parvati longed to reunite with Shiva, and where time itself pauses in reverence. The cosmic vibrance of mantras, the flickering lamps of aarti, and the undying spiritual energy make Varanasi not just a city but a timeless legend—where mythology breathes through every temple, stone, and sacred current of the Ganges.