Temples in Varanasi hold an important place in the history of India. There are approx. 16 famous temples in this holy city. Varanasi is also known as the city of Lord Shiva. Most of the temples in Varanasi are centuries old and some of them are relatively newer. Here is the list of some famous temples of Varanasi.
Temples in Varanasi hold an important place in the history of Varanasi. There are approx. 16 famous temples in this holy city.
Tulsi Manas Temple
It is about 70 kilometers away from Varanasi station, is known for its cultural and traditional past. The temple has been constructed right at the very place where the scriptures of the great India legend ‘Ramayana’ were written. The temple is built in a quaint fashion. One can see verses from the Ram Charit Manas inscribed all over the walls of the temple. The intricate ideologies of the Ramayana are portrayed in a pretty simple and straightforward manner.
Bharat Mata Temple
A rather new temple constructed in 1936 and situated at Kashi Vidyapeeth Campus, was built in reverence for Mother India. Babu Shiv Prasad Gupt, an acolyte of Gandhi constructed this temple and it was inaugurated by Mahatma Gandhi. It comprises of a marble design of Mother India, which is a three-dimensional construction of the country before its partition.
When you go on a tour to Varanasi, you must definitely include Sarnath in your itinerary, which is the highlight of the city. Sarnath is one of the most popular tourist spots in the country. Situated at only a distance of 10 kilometers from Varanasi, Sarnath is one of the four most important Buddhist pilgrim centers in India. This is the place where Lord Buddha conducted his lecture for the first time after he attained “Enlightenment” or “Nirvana”. There are various tourist attractions in this place including historical architectures, deer park, and lots more.
A boat tour on the Ganges across the river of Ganges is a must when you go to Varanasi. The Varanasi tour allows you an opportunity to admire the lifestyle of the folks that are being espoused since times immemorial.
Mark Twain, "Varanasi is older than history, older than tradition, older even than legend, and looks twice as old as all of them put together”.
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