Varanasi Pilgrimage Tours
Varanasi lies between the River Ganga and River Assi (a tributary of Ganga). Varanasi is also known as Kashi. Varanasi is one of the oldest and most popular pilgrimages of Hindus. One of the 12 Jyotirlingas is installed here. For instant salvation people desire to die here only. Varanasi has a rich tradition of music, learning and the craft of silk weaving.
Visit the Ghats at Varanasi and witness a beautiful dawn. Pilgrims pray to sun God while standing waist deep in water.
Kashi Vishwanath Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Aurangzeb for his fanatic attitude towards Hindus demolished the temple. Rani Ahalyabai of Indore rebuilt it in the 18th century. The present temple is open only for Hindus.
Durga Temple also called the Monkey Temple as there are many monkeys roaming in the vicinity of the temple. It was built in 18th century.
Tulsi Manas Temple is dedicated to Lord Rama. Here Tulsidas wrote Ramcharit Manas, his famous work on the life of Lord Rama.
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