THE CULTURE CAPITAL OF INDIA - BANARAS ( VARANASI)

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Varanasi has been a cultural centre of northern India for several thousand years, and is closely associated with the Ganges. Hindus believe that dying here and getting cremated along the banks of the "holy" Ganges river allows one to break the cycle of rebirth and attain salvation (Moksh), making it a major centre for pilgrimage. The city is known worldwide for its many ghats, embankments made in steps of stone slabs along the river bank where pilgrims perform ritual ablutions.

Varanasi Junction

Varanasi Junction railway station, also known as Varanasi Cantt railway station, is the main railway station serving the city of Varanasi.

Day - 1

After the full night journey the trip started early morning around 7 AM on the good note the Trip Started with the Blessing of Lord Shiva as the Famous Kashi Vishwanath Temple - The Only Jyotirlinga In Uttar Pradesh was our First Stop..

Kashi Vishwanath Temple - It is one of the most famous temple in Varanasi, also known as the Golden temple dedicated to the Lord Shiva. It was constructed in the year 1780 by the Maratha monarch, Maharani Ahilyabai Holkar of the Indore.

Kashi Vishwanath Temple

Located on the banks of the holy Ganges, Varanasi is regarded among the holiest of the Hindu cities. The Kashi Vishwanath temple is widely recognized as one of the most important places of worship in the Hindu religion. Inside the Kashi Vishwanath Temple is the Jyotirlinga of Shiva, Vishveshvara or Vishvanath. The Vishveshvara Jyotirlinga has a very special and unique significance in the spiritual history of India.

After that our Second stop was at Tulsi Manas Temple – Where Ramcharitmanas Was Written.

Tulsi Manas Temple –

Tulsi Manas Temple

Among the many sightseeing places in Varanasi is the Tulsi Manas Temple, the place where Tulsidas wrote the Hindu epic Ramayana in an Awadhi dialect of the Hindi language. The temple was funded by the Birla family and constructed in white marble in 1964. Verses and scenes from Ramcharitmanas are engraved on the mandir walls.

After that our Third stop was at Durga Temple – The Fabled Old World Legend

Durga Temple -

Durga Temple – The Fabled Old World Legend

Durga Mandir, also known as Durga Kund Mandir and Durga Temple, is one of the most famous temples in the holy city of Varanasi. This temple has great religious importance in Hinduism and is dedicated to the Maa Durga. Durga Mandir was constructed in 18th century by Rani Bhabani of Natore.

After that our fourth stop was at Bharat Mata Mandir – Worship Mother India

Bharat Mata Mandir-

Bharat Mata Mandir – Worship Mother India

It’s a unique shrine that is dedicated to our country, Mother India as the name suggests. This temple is very different from others as it’s not dedicated to any specific deity or a lord. The temple features a relief map of India carved in marble. The temple was the brainchild of Babu Shiv Prasad Gupta, a freedom fighter.

After that our fifth Dashashwamedh Ghat – The Most Vibrant Ghat In Town

Dashashwamedh Ghat –

The main ghat in Varanasi on the Ganges river, Dashashwamedh Ghat is a flamboyant place known for its spiritual transcendence. It is common knowledge that Lord Brahma sacrificed 10 horses in a yajna here, and thus the name.

Dashashwamedh Ghat tops the list of famous places to visit in Varanasi at night as it is a compelling space to dawdle in this small town. Be here for the Agni Pooja or Ganga aarti, as it is popularly called.

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After watching the aarti we left for the rooms while going to the rooms we tasted the famous CHAATS of Banaras from the famous shop of CHAATS i.e. Kashi Chat Bhandar

we had various types of chats from there..

And got shot one video for you guys...

Banarasi-Paan

Even though that's not the day ends over here but "Bhaiya tum Banaras aaye aur Yahaan ka Pan nai khaaye toh kyaa Khaye be"

and after these we left for our rooms and plan for the day-2 for having the awesome dishes at another location...

Day -2 Coming Soon.........