Varanasi, the Spiritual Capital of India, is one of the oldest living cities in the world, situated on the sacred banks of the Ganges in Uttar Pradesh. The mesmerizing Ganga Aarti ceremony, ancient ghats, and labyrinthine old city lanes offer a profound encounter with life, death, and spirituality.
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Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple
Landmark riverside temple to Shiva, known for its 18th-century gold-plated spire and sacred well.
Pancha Ganga Ghat
Landmark ghat & religious site for spiritual bathing, prayer & holiday festival events.
Bharat Kala Bhavan Museum, BHU Varanasi
University museum focused on art & archeology, with sculptures, paintings, jewelry, textiles & more.
Varanasi Beach
Shri Satyanarayan Tulsi Manas Mandir, Varanasi
Stately Hindu temple with white marble construction, landscaped gardens & numerous engravings.
Darbhanga Ghat
Imposing sandstone palace with towering Greek pillars & turrets, with a Shiva temple & a hotel.
Garden of Spiritual Wisdom
Picturesque gardens offering tranquil pathways amid lush surrounds & spiritual sculptures.
Beniya Park
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Shivala Ghat, Varanasi