Varanasi: The Spiritual Capital Of India

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Ganga Aarti

Ganga Aarti, Varanasi

Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat in Varanasi was commenced in 1991, assimilating grandeur and many other finer aspects of Ganga Aarti on Har Ki Paidi in Haridwar. The Ganga Aarti in Varanasi has now become very popular as a major tourist attraction among domestic as well as foreign tourists.

Distance : 3.1 kms.
Driving time : 17 min.

Tibetan Temple, Varanasi

A shrine with stunning Tibetan Architecture, Tibetan Temple was where Lord Buddha taught his disciples the four truths of life. The edifice has a beautiful statue of Shakyamuni, prayer wheels and is decorated with traditional Buddhist paintings also called Thangksa.

Distance : 8.9 kms.
Driving time : 30 min.

Bharat Kala Bhavan Museum, Varanasi

An archaeological and art museum, Bharat Kala Bhavan Museum exhibits a beautiful collection of sculptures, artefacts, paintings, jewellery, pottery, textiles, etc. ranging between the 1st and the 15th century.

Distance : 7.8 kms.
Driving time : 28 min.

Ramnagar Fort, Varanasi

Located on the Eastern banks of River Ganga, opposite to Tulsi Ghat, Ramnagar Fort is a stunning historical monument in Varanasi. It was built by Raja Balwant Singh in 1750 according to the Mughal style of architecture. Even though the system of Kings was abolished in the region, the current Maharaja, Pelu Bhiru Singh, resides in the Fort.

Distance : 9.2 kms.
Driving time : 33 min.

Bharat Mata Mandir, Varanasi

Bharat Mata Mandir is a unique shrine dedicated to our country, Mother India. The temple does not have any deity, but a relief map of the country carved in marble. The temple was the brainchild of Babu Shiv Prasad Gupta, a freedom fighter. It was built in 1936 and inaugurated by Mahatma Gandhi and has ever since been the only one dedicated to a country in the World.

Distance : 1.8 kms.
Driving time : 8 min.

Dhamek Stupa Sarnath, Varanasi

Dhamek Stupa which is also spelled as Dhamekh and Dhamekha is one of the most famous and Buddhist stupas located in Sarnath near Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh, India. Originally built in 249 BCE during the reign of king Ashoka of the Maurya Dynasty, this massive and prominent structure has over time gone through several expansions and additions. This solid cylindrical shaped Stupa made of red bricks and stone in its present position stands at a height of 43.6 m with a diameter of 28 m.

Distance : 1.8 kms.
Driving time : 8 min.

Vishwanath Temple, Varanasi

Kashi Vishwanath Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva. It is located in Vishwanath Gali, in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India. The temple is a Hindu pilgrimage site and is one of the twelve Jyotirlinga shrines. The presiding deity is known by the names Vishwanath and Vishweshwara, meaning Lord of the Universe.

Distance : 3.3 kms.
Driving time : 15 min.

Baba Kal Bhairav Temple, Varanasi

The Kaal Bhairav Temple in Kashi is located in the northern part of the city, approximately 3 km from Varanasi Cantt. This temple is one of the oldest temples mentioned in Kashikhand. The mythological belief behind this temple is that Baba Vishwanath appointed Kaal Bhairav as the protector of Kashi . Kaal Bhairav has the authority to punish the residents of Kashi.

Distance : 2.6 kms.
Driving time : 11 min.

Dashashwamedh Ghat, Varanasi

Dashashwamedh Ghat is a main ghat in Varanasi located on the Ganges River in Uttar Pradesh, India. It is located close to Vishwanath Temple. There are two Hindu legends associated with the ghat: according to one, Brahma created it to welcome Shiva, and in another, Brahma performed 10 Ashwamegha Yajna, Dasa-Ashwamedha yajna.

Distance : 4.3 kms.
Driving time : 21 min.

Sarnath Temple, Varanasi

Sarnath (also known as Deer Park, Sarangnath, Isipatana Deer Park, Rishipattana, Migadaya, or Mrigadava) is a town northeast of Varanasi, in Uttar Pradesh, India. As the Lalitavistara sutra states, the Gautama Buddha chose "Deer Park by the Hill of the Fallen Sages, outside of Varanasi for his first teaching after he attained enlightenment in Bodh Gaya. The teaching is entitled Dhammacakkappavattana sutra.

Distance : 7.7 kms.
Driving time : 23 min.

Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple, Varanasi

The Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple is one of the holiest temples dedicated to the Hindu god Hanuman. It is located in Varanasi , Uttar Pradesh , India . It is located near the Banaras Hindu University, on the way to the Durga Temple and the New Vishwanath Temple. Sankat Mochan means remover of troubles and sorrows. The temple was built in 1900 by Shri Madan Mohan Malaviya , the founder of Banaras Hindu University.

Distance : 6.1 kms.
Driving time : 21 min.

Assi Ghat, Varanasi

The Assi Ghat is the southernmost ghat in Varanasi. It is one of the biggest ghats in Varanasi. The Assi and Ganges rivers converge at Assi Ghat. To most visitors in Varanasi, it is known for being a place where long-term foreign students, researchers, and tourists live. Assi Ghat is one of the ghats often visited for recreation and during festivals. Most of the people visiting the ghat on usual days are students from the nearby Banaras Hindu University.

Distance : 5.8 kms.
Driving time : 22 min.

Durga Temple, Varanasi

Durga Mandir was constructed in 18th century by Bengali Maharani- Rani Bhabani of Natore. The temple is dedicated to the Goddess Durga. Next to the temple, is a kund (pond) which was earlier connected to the river Ganges. It is believed that the existing icon of the goddess was not made by a man but appeared on its own in the temple.

Distance : 5.3 kms.
Driving time : 18 min.

Namo Ghat, Varanasi

Namo Ghat is a newly constructed ghat in Varanasi, India. The Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who laid the foundation stone for the project in 2018. The ghat is located on the banks of the Ganges River and is spread over an area of 21,000 square meters. It is a modern ghat with facilities for tourists, including a viewing deck, a cafeteria, and a parking lot. Namo Ghat is expected to be a major tourist attraction in Varanasi and is expected to boost the local economy.

Distance : 5.9 kms.
Driving time : 17 min.