Since time immemorial, pilgrimages have been the major attractions in the cultural dictionary of India. Varanasi on the bank of sacred Ganges is a city of temples in Uttar Pradesh. The 3, 000 -years-old divine destination is also popular with the name of Kashi or Benaras. The towering temples and ghats fuses holy smoke in the whole atmosphere, which captivate the soul of travelers till their last breath.
According to Hindu mythology, Varanasi was once the heavenly abode of Lord Shiva. The ghats, temples and every minute space here plays the rhythm of Indian art and literature and hence, people also tag the place as the cultural capital of the country.
Popular Ghats
One notable point in Varanasi is that, Ganga flowing in Southeast direction, reversed its course and flows for a while. Altogether, there are 81 bathing ghats and a number of sacred tanks in the town. A bath in the three prime ghats like Manikarnika, Dasaswamedha and Pancha-ganga is meant for attaining Nirvana. It is also called tri-tirthi yatra. An addition of Asi Sangam and Varana Sangam is called as Pancha-tirtha yatra.
Famous temple in Varanasi
The glittering temple town is home to about 2, 000 shrines. Kashi Vishwanath temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva is the most important of all temples. Other must visit temples are Bharat Mata Temple, Durga Temple, New Vishwanath Temple, Sankat Mochan Temple, Tulsi Manas Temple, Vishwanath Temple Bindu Mahadava Temple and many more.
Must-do task in Varanasi:
A temple tour to Varanasi is incomplete if travelers miss out the following activities:
River cruises in the mighty Ganges
Enjoying Ganga Arti
Shopping silk saris and antique jewelery
Attaining spirituality in various Yoga and meditation centers like Man Mandir, Gayan Pravah, Kashi Yoga Sangh, Sankat Mochan
How to reach Varanasi:
By Air:
The airport in Varanasi is 25 kms from the city center. Daily domestic flights operated by Indian Airlines, Kingfisher, Jet Airways and Spice Jet ply between Varanasi and Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata etc.
By Rail:
Kashi Junction and Varanasi Junction are the two railway stations in the temple town. Express train are serviced at regular intervals to aid travelers reach the destination in time.
By Road:
Frequent private and public buses run between Uttar Pradesh and neighboring areas.
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