The radiant beauty of Banaras doesn’t need a long explanation. It is the most beautiful place where humanity and faith come together. The old city of Varanasi is a magical and surreal experience in itself. It beauty is truly interesting, captivating, and enchanting. There are ghats, temples, museums, and many places that make the city more pleasing. Apart from several tourist places, one of the famous places in Varanasi is Sanskritik Sankul.
The “Sanskritik Sankul” cultural center bears the name of the renowned Thumri singer Girija Devi. Girija Devi was born in the Varanasi’s Nati Imli on May 8, 1929. She is known as the lead of the Banaras Gharana. The 88-year-old classical singer and Padma Vibhushan winner helped make Thumri more famous during her entire life. This is the first cultural hall in the city named after a musician. It has a large hall that can be used for many different things.
The Government of India wants the Girija Devi Sanskritik Sankul (GDSS) in the city of Varanasi, to be a centre for cultural and artistic events and to help people get to know the rich culture and heritage of the country.
The Sanskritik Sankul is a cultural complex which is an ideal place for melas (fairs), and other events. It also supports some cultural events. This place is located at the Chaukaghat Road. There are many events and shows held here from time to time. In melas, you can buy many different kinds of things, such as wood, carpets, toys, handicrafts, food items, clothes for men and women, coats, household tools, etc.
The cultural complex is a place where business and culture all come together. Tabla Samrat Padmavibhushan Pandit Kishan Maharaj said, “Artists still think of Kashi as Baikunth Lok”. After this city turns into a culture complex, artists will call it “Indralok.”
“Girija Devi Sanskritik Sankul” is located at the National Highway 56 (NH56), Chaukaghat in Varanasi, UP (221002), India. This place can be reached through all the modes of transportation easily.
By Airways: Sanskritik Sankul is located about 20 km away from the Babatpur airport. From airport one can book any road vehicle to reach the place.
By Railways: From Varanasi Junction, Sanskritik Sankul is about 2 to 2.5 km away. Regular road vehicles are available from the stations to the Sanskritik Sankul.
By Roadways: From any places in the Varanasi, regular autos and electric rickshaws are available to reach Sanskritik Sankul.
Address: National Highway 56, Chaukaghat, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221002
Phone: 063900 95558