Hindus come to Varanasi from all around the world to purify themselves in the holy Ganges water and perform rituals along the dozens of Ghats along the river. For tourists, Ganges River is one of the most revered natural sites in India.
Best Places To Visit In Varanasi
Varanasi is one of the most prominent Tourist place in India. The city attracts millions of domestic and international tourists. The Temples, Ghats, Narrow lanes, Buddhist sites, Music, and Yoga school, the old heritage values make Varanasi totally different.
HOLY RIVER GANGA
SHRI KASHI VISWANATH TEMPLE
Hindu pilgrims and tourists like to travel for thousands of miles to reach the Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple, a sacred attraction. Kashi Vishwanath Temple is regarded as one of the most popular Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. Located in the heart of Varanasi, the temple is a core of faith for millions of Hindus. “The Golden Temple”
EVENING AARTI / PRAYER
Ganga Aarti or the Evening prayer, dedicated to Mother Ganga. Every evening prayer is carried out facing the river Ganga. a lot of clay lamps are lit during this Aarti. . The aarti is always accompanied by different songs sung while praising the Ganga. It is believed that the lamps acquire the power of the deity.
A group of young saints dressed up with silky saffron and white robes conduct this ceremony
EARLY MORNING RITUALS/ BOAT RIDE
The majority of Hindus believe that making a pilgrimage is part of their Dharma or religious duty. They believe that visiting sacred places in this life will improve their Karma and bring them to reward for the next life. Hindu believe that prayer or performing the religious activity at sacred places improves their present and past Karmas.
CITY TOUR / TEMPLE TOUR
The city of Varanasi is Incredible, Amazing, and Interesting. City to discover a lot of hidden facts. To explore, to feel the cosmic energy of this very ancient city one has to spend a few days in Varanasi.
City of temples, City of narrow lanes, city of Music and yoga, City of silk & carpet, City of Ghats, City of God Shiva, city of ultimate salvation.
SARNATH- BIRTHPLACE OF BUDDHISM
Sarnath the sacred land where Buddha delivered his first sermon.
Heritage Walk, Explore The Heritage Of Varanasi
Kasi, Varanasi, or Banaras the oldest living cities in the World. Explore the heritage of this ancient city.
To have a walk through the narrow lanes gives a different feelings and energy.
Ghat, The Stone Steps Leading To River Ganga
The Ganga Ghats Of Varanasi – The Riverfront Landscape…
The stories of the Ganga would change, but the motherly river lives on. From the snow peaks of its source in the Himalayas to its mouth in the Bay of Bengal, covering a course of about 2525km, the Ganga river flows from south to north in a crescent shape only in Varanasi. The 7km long riverfront of river Ganga.
There are 84 Ghats with 84 different names, some of the famous ones are
- Dashasvamedh Ghat
- Shitla gat
- Manmandir Ghat
- Assi Ghat
- Raj Ghat
- Manikarnika & Harishchandra Gats are the two cremation Gats.
Durga Temple Or Monkey Temple
Shri Durga Temple is a popular attraction for Hindus who pay tribute to Goddess Durga. The temple is very well known by the locals as Monkey Temple, even though the Temple is not dedicated to Monkey God Hanuman.
New Kashi Wishwanath Temple
New Vishwanath Temple, Varanasi
Located inside Banaras Hindu University, this temple has tourists flocking to its doors on a daily basis.
The Birla family that has been a hugely successful group of entrepreneurs in India commissioned its construction, leading locals to call it Birla Temple. A great thing about the temple is that it isn’t just one building, but actually, seven separate temples that together make one big religious complex.
Cuisine Of Varanasi, The Delicious Street Food
Kashi or Varanasi’s street food that you shouldn’t Miss.
Street food is an essential part of Indian culture and cuisine. There are a number of street foods from across the country that is famous, but nothing can beat the hot and crispy kachoris, Samosa, Tamatar Chat, Gol Gappe, and Batti- Chokha.
Here are some popular Street food from Varanasi- KACHORI SABZI, SAMOSA, TAMATAR CHAT, GOLGAPPE, BATTI CHOKHA
FAMOUS SWEETS- Indian’s are crazy about spicy foods, and sweets. Ras Malai, Longlata, Rajbhog.
FAMOUS DRINKS- The most famous drinks of Varanasi. Lassi, Masala Chai.
BANARAS HINDU UNIVERSITY
Banaras Hindu University or Kashi Hindu Viswavidyalaya is a well-respected public university is an educational center for more than 25000 students, making it one of Asia’s largest residential universities.
BHARAT MATA TEMPLE OR MOTHER INDIA TEMPLE
Bharat Mata Mandir or Mother India Temple is a unique shrine dedicated to our country, Mother India. The temple does not have any deity, but a relief map of the country carved in marble.