Varanasi

Varanasi

👉 Ganga Aarti, Varanasi

Ganga Aarti is a fateful ritual held on a grand ruler every morning and evening on the banks of the holy Ganges. Priests perform the aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat. The entire Ghat is illuminated by a divine light that can be felt strongly. The splendid ritual involves huge brass lamps lit with oil and the priests chanting sacred mantras that reverberate throughout the place.

👉 Kashi Vishwanath Temple

Vested on the west bank of the pure river the Ganges in Varanasi, Kashi Vishwanath Temple is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas or temples wedded to Lord Shiva. The main god of Kashi Vishwanath Temple is Lord Shiva, also known as Vishwanath or Vishweshwar which means 'ruler of the universe. The main deity of Kashi Vishwanath Temple is Lord Shiva, as well known as Vishwanath or Vishweshwar which means 'duke of the universe. The city of Varanasi, the cultural metropolis of India, is thus knowng as the city of Lord Shiva. 800 kg gold is to be offered on the tower of the temple.

👉Dashashwamedh Ghat

This ghat is a religious place and various rituals are performed here. Visit the city of lights, Dev Deepawali, during Kartik Purnima to witness a celestial manifestation. This ghat is most famous for the Ganga Aarti held every evening, and hundreds of people visit it every day. Watching Ganga Aarti is an experience that cannot be described in words. In Varanasi, make sure not to miss out on this serene experience.

👉 Assi Ghat

Assi Ghat is situated at the confluence of the Assi and Ganga rivers and is famous for the large Shiva Lingam installed under a Peepal tree. It has immense religious significance and is also mentioned in Puranas and various legends. Assi Ghat is the heart of Varanasi and the locals, also, tourists come there to enjoy the wonderful view of sunset and sunrise in the Ganges. This is the place where tourists and foreigners traveling and staying in Varanasi for long periods stay. The ghat has been a famous place among the local youth to spend time in the evening. Recently, morning aarti started at the ghat, which is a must-visit if you want to experience the real feel of Varanasi. Also, tourists generally travel to Dashashwamedh Ghat in the evening by boat from Assi to witness the famous aarti held there every evening which is an experience like no other.

The world's oldest living city, Varanasi - also known as Kashi (City of Life) and Banaras, is the spiritual capital of India. It is one of the seven holy cities of Hinduism. The old city of Varanasi is situated on the west bank of the Ganges, spread in a maze of narrow streets. Be prepared to take a walk and encounter some holy cows! Temple Kashi Vishwanath Temple is the most visited and the oldest one at almost every turn. Banaras is known as the city of Lord Shiva for a reason, and rightly so.

Varanasi is considered an auspicious place to die, as it is believed to bestow moksha or liberation from the cycle of life and death. Spiritually enlightening, the heart of the city beats around the ghats, about 80 of which border the Ganges. Be prepared for the sights, sounds, and smells! Do not miss out on having hot chaat and cold lassi. However, when the Ganga Aarti begins, when all the chaos and noise at the ghats stops before dusk.

This divine city is also an important place for Buddhists. Gautam Buddha gave his first sermon in Banaras, which is now in Sarnath.