- Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple
The Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple, near the Manikarnika Ghat, is four kilometres from the Varanasi Junction train station and draws Hindu pilgrims and tourists from all over the world. The beautiful spire, which is plated in 800 kg of pure gold, has earned the unique structure dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva the moniker "The Golden Temple." This temple's distinctive design has inspired the architecture of hundreds of temples across India.
Due to tight security protocols, tourists must store their cameras, phones, bags, and other items in a nearby rentable locker. Expect to remove your shoes and stand in line with hundreds of other tourists to touch Shiva, who measures 60 centimetres tall and is said to forgive sins.
The Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple, near the Manikarnika Ghat, is four kilometres from the Varanasi Junction train station and draws Hindu pilgrims and tourists from all over the world.
The beautiful spire, which is plated in 800 kg of pure gold, has earned the unique structure dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva the moniker "The Golden Temple."
This temple's distinctive design has inspired the architecture of hundreds of temples across India.
Due to tight security protocols, tourists must store their cameras, phones, bags, and other items in a nearby rentable locker.
Expect to remove your shoes and stand in line with hundreds of other tourists to touch Shiva, who measures 60 centimetres tall and is said to forgive sins.
- Banaras Hindu University
Since its founding in 1916, Banaras Hindu University has been an integral component of Varanasi's identity. With over 25,000 students, the well-respected public university is one of Asia's largest residential universities.
There are no hill stations near Varanasi, so come to this lovely 1,300-acre campus to get away from the congestion and bustle of the city. The tranquil location is shaded by hundreds of towering trees and provides a welcome respite from the bustle of the Banaras Ghats.
Since its founding in 1916, Banaras Hindu University has been an integral component of Varanasi's identity.
With over 25,000 students, the well-respected public university is one of Asia's largest residential universities.
There are no hill stations near Varanasi, so come to this lovely 1,300-acre campus to get away from the congestion and bustle of the city.
The tranquil location is shaded by hundreds of towering trees and provides a welcome respite from the bustle of the Banaras Ghats.
- Shri Durga Temple
Durga Mandir, also known as Durga Kund Mandir or Durga Temple, is one of the most well-known temples in Varanasi's holy city. This temple is dedicated to Maa Durga and holds immense religious significance in Hinduism. Rani Bhabani of Natore built Durga Mandir in the 18th century.Durga Mandir was built in the 18th century by Rani Bhabani of Natore, a Bengali Maharani. The goddess Durga is honoured in this temple. A kund (pond) is located next to the temple and was once connected to the Ganges. It is thought that the goddess's present image was not created by a man, but rather appeared in the temple on its own.
Durga Mandir, also known as Durga Kund Mandir or Durga Temple, is one of the most well-known temples in Varanasi's holy city.
This temple is dedicated to Maa Durga and holds immense religious significance in Hinduism.
Rani Bhabani of Natore built Durga Mandir in the 18th century.
Durga Mandir was built in the 18th century by Rani Bhabani of Natore, a Bengali Maharani.
The goddess Durga is honoured in this temple.
A kund (pond) is located next to the temple and was once connected to the Ganges.
It is thought that the goddess's present image was not created by a man, but rather appeared in the temple on its own.
- Markandey Mahadev Temple
The Markandey Mahadev Temple is one of Lord Shiva's most well-known temples. This temple is located in Kaithi village, Uttar Pradesh, India, 30 kilometres from Varanasi. Kaithi village is located on the Varanasi-Ghazipur highway. Lord Shiva has devoted his entire life to this shrine. Shri Markandeshwar Mahadev Dham is one of the Purvanchal's most important deities. Markandeya Mahadev Temple is one of Uttar Pradesh's sacred sites. Shri Markandeya Purana also discusses this Dham, which is equal to Dwadash Jyotirlinga. People with a variety of issues come here to get help with their grief. Mahamrityunjaya temple is another name for this temple.
Mrikandu and his wife Marudavati, according to tradition, were a married couple. They were Lord Shiva's devotees.
- kaal bhairav mandir
One of the earliest Shiva temples in Varanasi, India, is Kaal Bhairav Mandir . This temple, located in Bharonath, Vishweshwarganj (Varanasi), is historically and culturally significant in Hinduism, particularly among the locals. Bhairava (Kaal Bhairav) is a ferocious aspect of Shiva who wears a garland of skulls and wields a club made of peacock feathers. The term "Kaal" has two meanings: "death" and "fate." Kaal Bhairav also means "the one who is afraid of death." Even death is said to be terrified of Kaal Bhairav.
A silver-faced deity of Kal Bhairav, seated on his vahana (vehicle), a dog, and wielding a trident, is housed in the temple's inner sanctum. Only the icon's face was embellished.
The Markandey Mahadev Temple is one of Lord Shiva's most well-known temples. This temple is located in Kaithi village, Uttar Pradesh, India, 30 kilometres from Varanasi. Kaithi village is located on the Varanasi-Ghazipur highway. Lord Shiva has devoted his entire life to this shrine. Shri Markandeshwar Mahadev Dham is one of the Purvanchal's most important deities. Markandeya Mahadev Temple is one of Uttar Pradesh's sacred sites. Shri Markandeya Purana also discusses this Dham, which is equal to Dwadash Jyotirlinga. People with a variety of issues come here to get help with their grief. Mahamrityunjaya temple is another name for this temple.
Mrikandu and his wife Marudavati, according to tradition, were a married couple. They were Lord Shiva's devotees.
- kaal bhairav mandir
One of the earliest Shiva temples in Varanasi, India, is Kaal Bhairav Mandir . This temple, located in Bharonath, Vishweshwarganj (Varanasi), is historically and culturally significant in Hinduism, particularly among the locals. Bhairava (Kaal Bhairav) is a ferocious aspect of Shiva who wears a garland of skulls and wields a club made of peacock feathers. The term "Kaal" has two meanings: "death" and "fate." Kaal Bhairav also means "the one who is afraid of death." Even death is said to be terrified of Kaal Bhairav.
A silver-faced deity of Kal Bhairav, seated on his vahana (vehicle), a dog, and wielding a trident, is housed in the temple's inner sanctum. Only the icon's face was embellished.