{"id":2506,"date":"2018-01-31T14:38:59","date_gmt":"2018-01-31T09:08:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.gozocabs.com\/blog\/?p=2506"},"modified":"2018-01-16T15:23:22","modified_gmt":"2018-01-16T09:53:22","slug":"places-visit-varanasi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gozocabs.com\/blog\/places-visit-varanasi\/","title":{"rendered":"Places to visit in Varanasi"},"content":{"rendered":"

Tahir Shah, a popular Pakistani musician, wrote beautifully about Varanasi- \u201cEnlightenment, and death which comes before it is the primary business of Varanasi.<\/em>\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n

Twisted words, but he delivered the essence that Varanasi is a place for enlightenment. Therefore, one should <\/span>visit Varanasi<\/span><\/a> at least once in a lifetime.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you are <\/span>planning to visit Varanasi<\/span><\/a>, we suggest not to miss these places-<\/span><\/p>\n

The Monkey Temple<\/span><\/h2>\n
\"The<\/a>
Courtesy: tripsthan.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Monkey Temple of Varanasi is dedicated to Goddess Durga. People believe that the shrine emerged from the land itself and it is not man-made. The temple confines to the Nagara form of architecture. But why is it called the monkey temple?<\/span><\/p>\n

Well, because of an excessive population of monkeys in the temple premises and the surrounding area, the temple got its name. Don\u2019t worry, the monkeys are not menacing here.<\/span><\/p>\n

Dasaswamedh Ghat<\/span><\/h2>\n
\"Dasaswamedh<\/a>
Courtesy: commons.wikimedia.org<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

This is the oldest Ghat (number of steps leading down to the river) in Varanasi. When you visit Dasaswamedh Ghat, please make it a point to attend the evening aarti there. After the aarti, the devotees leave the earthen lamps in water. The fleet of lamps in water is a mesmerizing scene. Though the ghat is always full of devotees, saints, beggars, but is worth paying a visit.<\/span><\/p>\n

Manikarnika Ghat<\/span><\/h2>\n
\"Manikarnika<\/a>
Courtesy: www.bhagwanbhajan.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

This is a holy cremation ground of Hindus. People believe that the dead cremated here reaches the heaven directly. The place has a mythological significance as well. When Lord Shiva was taking his dead wife Sati (Parvati) to the Himalayas, one of her ornaments fell at this place. Goddess Parvati got her name <\/span>Sati <\/span><\/i>when she sacrificed her life.<\/span><\/p>\n

The place could feel smelly and it is not a pleasnt place. Yet could be a different travel experience.<\/span><\/p>\n

Kashi Vishwanath Temple<\/span><\/h2>\n
\"Kashi<\/a>
Courtesy: updharmarthkarya.in<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Kashi Vishwanath temple in Varanasi is one of the 12 sacred temples of Lord Shiva, called <\/span>Jyotirling<\/span><\/i>. People believe the temple to be more than 3500 years old. <\/span><\/p>\n

Panchganga Ghat<\/span><\/h2>\n
\"Panchganga<\/a>
Courtesy: www.robertharding.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

At this place, river Ganges converges with the four other rivers- Yamuna, Saraswati, Kirana, and Dhupapapa. This makes an overwhelming view of nature\u2019s wonders.<\/span><\/p>\n

Are you also looking for-<\/b><\/p>\n

What is the significance of river Ganges?<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

How to reach Varanasi?<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Plan one day trip to Varanasi<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Things to do in Varanasi<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Local cuisine of Varanasi<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Which all festivals are celebrated at Varanasi?<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Varanasi picture gallery<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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