She [Meenakshi] herself was wearing a green-and-gold sari of Banaras silk... (p. 10)
Banaras, also known as Benares and Varanasi, is an ancient city situated on the River Ganges in the Northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. The city is considered holy in Hinduism. It is also the home of the Banaras Hindu University. Banaras is sometimes referred to as the "culture capital of India".
The city is also famous for its saris and silk. Banarasi saris maybe the finest saris in India.
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Hi,
Good you are trying to learn about Indian banarasi sari.
Munish
www.varanasi-ganges.com
Nice post Silk Sarees .
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