Varanasi a great getaway for those who seeking spirituality. Really this city symbolises spirituality and Hindu mythology. Let me tell you that the ancient name of Varanasi is Kashi. It is believed that the Hindu god Shiva and his consort Parvati lived here on the banks of the Ganga River. It was here that the rivers Varuna and Assi originated and locked a piece of land that flourished decidedly as a Hindu pilgrimage site, specifically as the holiest cremation spot to attain salvation.
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In Varansi there are many ghats like Manikarnika and Harishchand ghats see as many as 200 cremations a day. Beside the association of life and death on the ghats, Varanasi has a number of magnificent temples. Let’s discover some remarkable temples of India.
Sarnath
Actually, Sarnath is a Buddhist pilgrimage. Nested 10 km from Varanasi, and is the well known attraction that appeals to people from all around the world. This is the place where Gautum Buddha first gave his sermons on Dharma. The main deer park complex and a number of other Buddhist temples can be seen here.
Kedareshwar temple
One of the busiest ghats on the Ganga, the Kedar Ghat can be identified by its red and white steps from a distance. Thousands come here each year to pay homage to the Gauri Kedareshwar temple. This can be reached via boat or through the narrow lanes of Bengali Tola. The temple is famous for a replica of the Kedarnath lingam of the Himalayan temple.
Durga Kund Mandir,
The 18th century Durga temple lies south of the main city, away from the ghats of Varanasi. This beautiful shrine holds a great religious significance for the Hindus. The temple was constructed by a Bengali Maharani (Bengali Queen), who was an ardent devotee of the goddess. One of the prime features of this temple is the kund or pond built in the premises of the temple, which people say was linked to the Ganga River. As far as architecture of the temple is concerned, it is constructed in North Indian Nagara style with red painted walls. The entire thing looks supremely gorgeous. The main icon of Durga, who is also considered the goddess of strength and power, can also be seen in red colour. As you walk inside the temple, you’ll notice several beautifully carved stones engraved on the walls.
Sankat Mochan
I think the is one of the most famous temple in Varanasi which dedicated to Lord Hanuman. It lies 4 km from the ghats and can be easily accessed by a rickshaw. This is the same place where the creator of Ramcharitamanas, Tulsi Das envisioned Hanuman and built a temple for him. Hundreds of monkeys liven the temple, which does not promise architectural excellence, but a strong spiritual hook. Tuesdays and Saturdays are especially crowded when parts of Ramcharitamanas are recited at the temple. Photography allowed only outside the temple.
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