Kashi, also known as Banaras, has a long and interesting past, and it is a very important pilgrimage site. From its historical roots to its religious rules, the city of Kashi has a lot of spiritual importance in Hinduism. Because it is so old, it has a lot of history and culture. Its old temples, ghats, and other sites are well-known, which attracts more tourists. To understand the story of Kashi let’s get back to its untold past.
According to legends, Lord Brahma and Lord Vishnu had a fight about who had the most supreme power. Lord Shiva struck the three worlds with an endless source of light, so that he could see how powerful they were. As a bird, Brahma flew up into the sky. Lord Vishnu dug into the ground in the shape of a pig. But they couldn’t find the end of the light. Vishnu was ashamed and knew he had lost. But Brahman didn’t want to lose, so he lied. Lord Shiva got angry and cut one head of Brahma. Shiva was cursed with Brahma-Hatya after killing Lord Brahma in the form of Kaal bhairava. He held the head and moved throughout the Earth. When Kaal Bhairava reached Kashi, the head fell off and he was set free. The story says that this place became Kashi.