Top Places to visit in Kashi | Places to visit in Varanasi

Kashi

Introduction

Kashi also known by the name Varanasi one of the most sacred and oldest place in India.
It is located at the northern state of Uttar Pradesh.
Thousands of pilgrims and tourists came to worship Lord Shiva, as the main diety of this place.
Kashi is located on the banks of river Ganga, again the most sacred and worshipable river in India.
This place is also renowned for its beautiful and large number of Ghaats present on the banks of Ganga river.
Kashi has a rich religious and cultural history.

Top Places to visit in Kashi

Shree Kashi Vishwanath Temple

Kashi or Varanasi is considered to be the holiest place for devotees of Lord Shiva.
It is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas in India.
The main diety of this temple is Lord Shiva.
It is the one of the most sacred place for the devotees and the tourists.
The main attraction of the Varanasi is this Kashi Vishwanath Temple. The temple is built by 800 kg of gold plating on its top.
The description of this temple can also be seen in many hindu scriptures.
It has a long history. One of the story is also very popular that earlier the king used to came for Darshan on Shivratri and during that time the temple was getting closed for others.

Manikarnika Ghat

Manikarnika Ghat is considered to be a very holy ghat because of its beliefs.
This ghat has a belief that the person who left his body at the last stage at this place will directly gets free from birth and death, and gets salvation of his/her soul.
It is located at the banks holy river Ganga.
It is also considered to be the gateway of the salvation.
This place is also considered to be the burning ghat because the cremation rituals is continuous at this place.

Ganga Aarti is considered to be the holy ritual for holy river Ganga.
It looks like a festival or event more at the evening time, where thousands of people gather participates in this Aarti.
The Aarti is performed by the group of priests, wearing Kurta and Dhotis.
The Aarti is performed by lightning diya filled with ghee, incense sticks and Kapoor (Camphor), blowing conch.
During Aarti the Priests chanting the mantras of the Vedas and Puranas.
Ganga Aarti evening ritual is magnificent and had a soothing environment which can also be witnessed from the river ride as well.
One should experience this sight which makes full of spiritual feeling.