Famous Tourist Palace In Varanasi
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VARANASI HOLY CITY
Varanasi is a city in Northern India also known as Benares or Kashi famous for the sunrise. The city is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world and is not only the spiritual capital of India, but also the holiest of seven sacred cities in Hinduism, and it played a significant role in the development of Buddhism.
Lord Buddha, Sarnath
Sarnath is a place located 10 kilometres north-east of Varanasi near the confluence of the Ganges and the Varuna rivers in Uttar Pradesh, India. The deer park in Sarnath is where Gautama Buddha first taught the Dharma, and where the Buddhist Sangha came into existence through the enlightenment of Kondanna
Ganga Aarti
Dashashwamedh Ghat is the main ghat in Varanasi on the Ganga River. It is located close to … Idol of “Ganga Maata” (Goddess Ganges) at Dashashwamedh Ghat. Ganga Aarti (ritual of offering prayer to the Ganges river) is held daily at dusk.
RAMNAGR FORT
Varanasi is one of the few places in India that does not have a fort. Ramnagar Fort is located about 14 kilometres from the city centre. The 18th-century sandstone fort and palace is no longer used as a defensive structure, but instead houses a quirky museum filled with vintage automobiles, elaborate hookahs, antique weapons, jewel-encrusted sedan chairs, and a more than 150-year-old astronomical clock.
BANARAS HINDU UNIVERSITY(TEMPLE)
Shri Vishwanath Mandir also known as Vishwanath Mandir, Vishwanath Temple, New Vishwanath Temple and Birla Temple is another prominent Hindu temple in the holy city of Varanasi. Hindus across India and abroad visit this particular Lord Shiva temple to offer prayer to the Lord Vishwanath for the well-being of their families, and eternal peace. Every Hindu must perform a specific ritualistic homage for the departed souls of their ancestors this requires them to undertake pilgrimage to the holy city of Varanasi.
SARNATH
Sarnath also has a number of other tourist attractions that make it a worthwhile day trip destination from Varanasi. Visit the Chaukhandi Stupa (a Buddhist shrine that dates back to at least the 6th century), then head to the Sarnath Museum to see the Lion Capital of Ashoka, a sculpture that used to sit atop the Ashoka Pillar in 250 BCE and became the official Emblem of India in 1950. Before returning to Varanasi, finish the day with a visit to the serene Tibetan Temple.
MANIKARNIKA GHAT
At Manikarnika Ghat, plumes of smoke swirl toward the sky. It's not from a factory; it's from the constant cremations that take place on this ghat. Hindus consider Manikarnika Ghat to be one of the most auspicious places for the departed to attain moksha (emancipation from the cycle of spiritual rebirth). The funeral pyre at this ghat burns 24 hours a day, and approximately 100 cremations take place each day.
SHRI KASHI VISHWANATH TEMPLE
Hindu pilgrims and tourists alike travel thousands of miles to reach the Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple, a sacred attraction about four kilometres from the Varanasi Junction railway station near the Manikarnika Ghat. The impressive structure, dedicated to the Hindu deity Shiva, has earned the moniker "The Golden Temple" due to its striking spire, which is plated in 800 kilogrammes of pure gold. The distinctive design of this temple has influenced the architecture of hundreds of other temples throughout India.
KAL MHAIRAV TEMPLE
Also known as Batuk Bhairav Mandir, pilgrims typically visit it along with Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi. It's in the old city, not far from the ghats and the great temple of Kashi Vishwanath. You will hear bell sounds and chants as soon as you enter the temple, which is tucked away in a little passageway. Many residents and visitors come to this Shiva in hopes of receiving blessings because it is believed that he will protect the city's population.
GANGA ARTI
Every night, around 7 p.m., Hindu priests perform the Ganga Aarti at the Dasaswamedh Ghat. The priests, dressed in saffron robes, spread out plates of flower petals and other offerings and blow a conch shell to signal the start of the spiritual ceremony. Thousands of tourists gather to watch the priests chant and wave tiered plates of sandalwood-scented incense in intricate patterns for about 45 minutes. It's an extravagant sight that you won't want to miss.
DASASWAMEDH GHAT
Dasaswamedh Ghat's lively atmosphere makes it one of the best places to visit in Varanasi. This tourist attraction is a whirlwind of flower sellers touting bright blossoms, boat operators hawking Ganges River rides, and sadhus (holy men) with face paint. During the day, you could spend hours people watching in this area.
GANGES RIVER
The Ganges River, named after the Hindu goddess Ganga, is one of India's most revered natural sites. The river flows southeast from the Himalayas in the north to the Bay of Bengal in the south. The Ganges River serves as a source of water for 400 million to 600 million people on a daily basis.
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