Education Hub
In the past Kashi was a great centre of education not only for the Hindus but for other religions such as Buddhism and Jainism. Students were taught the Vedas, Upanishads and other schools of philosophy.
The city of Varanasi is also associated with famous religious personalities such as Panini, Sankaracharya, Ramanujacharya, Madhavachrya and Gorakshanath. Traditionally, Kashi has been a center of Saivism, saivism was practised in ancient India by the Ajivikas, the Pashupathas and many other ancient sects of Dravidian origin.
Today, Varanasi is the most popular city in India for its religious significance. Millions of tourists visit Varanasi to gain knowledge and spiritualism.
Currently, Varanasi is home to several popular and esteemed educational institutions across various disciplines. Some of the notable ones include:
- Banaras Hindu University (BHU)
- Indian Institute of Technology (IIT BHU)
- Institute of Medical Sciences, (BHU)
- Faculty of Management Studies, (BHU)
- Sampurnanand Sanskrit University
- Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapeeth
- Institute of Engineering and Rural Technology (IERT)
- Udai Pratap Autonomous College
- Harish Chandra Postgraduate College
- Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies (CIHTS)
Additionally, the city hosts a number of esteemed engineering, medical, and management colleges, contributing significantly to the educational landscape. Varanasi’s educational institutes not only focus on academic excellence but also contribute to the preservation and promotion of the city’s rich cultural and intellectual traditions. The presence of these institutions has positioned Varanasi as a prominent hub for education and intellectual pursuits in the region.