Varanasi Tour: A Holy Place in India

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Delhi > Jaipur > Agra > Varanasi > Delhi.

Varanasi Tour: A Holy Place in India

Destinations Covered: Delhi > Jaipur > Agra > Varanasi > Delhi.

India is very famous for its religious activities and its sacred places. Amongst the other places, Varanasi is also a very well known name. This city is commonly called as “Benares” and is situated on the banks of the most sacred Indian River; Ganges. It is a part of the largest state of the country that is Uttar Pradesh and is one of the oldest continually inhabited cities in the entire world.

History

Benares is supposed to be older than the traditions itself and that is the reason why it holds such an important place in the Hindu Mythology. According to a legend, Lord Shiva created this place some 5000 years ago. It has always been considered as the center of education, religious and artistic activities, however, now the most prevalent one is the religious!

Places To Explore in Varanasi

Hindus consider a visit to this place as a pilgrimage and that is why the tourist can find huge number of religious places. Varanasi is full of Hindu temples and a number of Ghats that are most looked after by the people coming over to this place.

Famous Ghats and Rivers

Another name of Varanasi is Kashi, which reflects a perfect combination of supernatural, metaphysical and physical elements. The Hindus believe that getting a dip in the Ganges River can liberate one’s soul from this world to the Heaven. This River is also believed to purify the soul from all kinds of sin. Many of the Hindus visit here frequently to achieve the ultimate destiny. The famous “Aarti” at the main Ganges Ghat is not to be missed.

Besides the famous Ghat of this river, there are almost 100 other ghats by the side of the Ganges. Some of the popular Ghats that should be visited while being in Varanasi are Manikarnika Ghat, Dasaswamedh Ghat, Assi Ghat, Kabir Ghat and Harischandra Ghat. Varanasi has inspired a number of poets in the Indian literature and some of the Ghats have been named on their names only. Some of these Ghats are used for bathing and others for cremation purposes.

Temples in Varanasi

As said, this place is considered one of the holiest places in the Hindu Mythology and that is why the tourists have an abundance of temples here. You can feel the aura of the place once you enter it; the essence of spirituality can be felt in almost every nook and corner. The Ganges River is most looked after in this city but there are many other temples also that have become the center of attraction for the tourists over a period of time. Here, the tourists get the privilege to see Hindu, Buddhists and Jain Temples. The architecture of Benares is also reflected in the Buddha Stupas and the other Jain temples. Some of the temples are a mixture of Hindu and Mughal artistry.

Some of the most popular temples in Varanasi are Sankat Mochan temple, Vishwanath temple, Tulsi Manas, Durga temple, and Bharat Mata temple. Also, Varanasi boasts of Alamgir mosque which is complete blend of the Hindu and the Mughal architecture styles that attracts a number of customers every year.

Varanasi has a rich culture and the city’s name is found in many of the Hindu sacred books. It is a great place for the tourists as it is the perfect manifestation of Hindu Mythology in the country.

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