Sunday, 27 January 2013

Varanasi Temples

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Varanasi is the ancient Indian City of Temples and the most important pilgrimage center of Hindus. Varanasi is also known as ‘Kashi’ or Benaras. Older than 3000 years, it is one of the oldest learning centers of the word. Varanasi does not have great architectural structures but it has the greatest number of temples in the world. Varanasi is said to have been the source of the sacred – Ganges. Varanasi is of great significance amongst Hindus, Buddhists and Jains. It is believed among the Hindus that a bath in the sacred Ganga purifies the soul.
Ayurveda is said to have originated at Varanasi and is believed to be the root of modern medical sciences such as Plastic surgery, Cataract and Calculus operations. Varanasi is also famous for its trade and commerce, especially for its finest silks and gold and silver brocades, since the early days. The cultural capital of India, Varanasi is a heart of spiritualism, mysticism, Sanskrit and Yoga. This pious city has given birth to several virtuosos in the field of dance and music like Ustad Bismillah khan – the famous shenai maestro, the great internationally acclaimed musician- Pundit Ravi Shankar, and renowned authors such as the ever-famous novelists Prem Chand and Tulsi Das.. People congregate at the Ghats, which are the main attraction. People bathe at the Ghats and worship the rising Sun. The major temples in Varanasi are :

The Kashi Vishwanath Temple / Gyanvapi Mosque
Bharat Mata Temple
Tulsi Manas Temple
Durga Temple
Nepali Temple
Sankat Mochan Mandir
Other Temples include New Vishwanath Temple, Kaal Bhairav Temple, etc.

How to Reach Varanasi

By Air :
Varanasi is well connected and accessible by flights. It is well connected to major Indian cities and tourist spots like Delhi, Agra, Khajuraho, Jaipur, etc.

By Rail :
Varanasi is well connected by rail to all the major cities of India.

By Road :
Varanasi is well connected to all the major cities of Uttar Pradesh and India like Patna, Agra, Allahabad, Bodhgaya, Kanpur, Bhopal, Lucknow, Khajuraho, Sarnath, Lumbini (now in Nepal), Kushi Nagar, Gorakhpur, etc.

Fact Files : Varanasi Temples
Location : Uttar Pradesh
Distance From Agra : 538 kms
Famous As : A Place of Hindu Pilgrimage
Festivals : The Ganga Festival, Ramlila, Buddha Purnima and Mahashivratri are the celebrated with great pomp and show.
Accessibility : Varanasi has easy access from all parts of Indian. The nearest airport is at Babatpur, 22 kms. Varanasi is an important railway junction with rail links from all important Indian cities.
Places to Stay : The city has a plethora of accomodation facilities for tourists. There are even Dharamshalas which are available at reasonable rates. 

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