NANDANI SINGH varanasi special blog

   VARANASI 

 

Places to visit 

1. Kashi vishwanath temple

2.  Manikarnika Ghat            

                                    

3.  Sarnath.                             

                            

4. Dashashawmedh Ghat      

  

        5. Assi Ghat                       

  

                             

 

 1. Kashi vishwanath temple: 

Kashi Vishvanath Temple is one of the most famous Hindu temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is located in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India. The temple stands on the western bank of the holy river Ganga, and is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas, the holiest of Shivatemples.

                     

              

     2. MANIKARNIKA GHAT:

      It is believed that Sati Devi's Ear Rings has fallen here. Manikarna in Sanskrit means Ear Rings. Shakti Peethas are shrines that are believed to be enshrined with the presence of Shakti due to the falling of body parts of the corpse of Sati Devi, when Shiva carried it and wandered 

 

 3. SARNATH  :

One of the most revered Buddhist pilgrimage centres in the world, Sarnath, is located just 10 km away from Varanasi. It is believed that after attaining nirvana (enlightenment), Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon here, sanctified as the Maha Dharma Chakra Pravartan Sutra

   

4.  Dashashawamedh -           Ghat :

Dashashwamedh Ghat is located close to the Vishwanath Temple and is the most popular ghat. According to legend, Brahma performed ten Ashwamedha sacrifices here. Every evening an aarti is performed at this ghat in dedication to Shiva, the goddess Ganga, Surya, Agni, as well as the whole universe

 5. Assi Ghat :   

Legend has it that Goddess Durga, after killing demons Shumbha-Nishumbha, threw her sword in a river (called Assi). That is why this ghat has been named so. While the evening arti invites visitors regularly, the ghat is especially crowded during the months of chaitya (March/ April) and magh (January/ February).