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8 Things to do in Kashi

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1) Take a holy bath at the Ganges What can be a better start to a Varanasi tour than taking a dip in the Ganges!  According to Hindu religious texts, a dip in the holy waters in Kashi can purify your soul. The city has 84 ghats leading you to the Ganges.  2) Boat Ride in the Ganges River The holy Ganges River supplies Kashi with a spiritual charm with rowing boat rides during the dawn is perhaps one of the best things to do in Kashi.  The ride along the Ganges River is a few of the experiences of Kashi you shall cherish for a lifetime. It takes one through different Ghats and former palaces situated close to the banks of the Ganges,giving a panoramic view of this River and the region. The best time to enjoy a boat ride on the Ganges River is the dawn haur as well as the dusk hour. Early morning from 5:30 AM to 8 AM is a good way to see the sunrise and the city engulf you in its charm. A sunset boat ride especially during the aarti is also spectacular. 3) Witness
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Best Street Food in Kashi & Best Places to Eat & Drink

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What comes to your mind when you think of Varanasi? You must be thinking about the Varanasi Ghats, Kashi Vishwanath Temple or the narrow alleys of the city. For us, Varanasi or Kashi is also about food. Starting from lip-smacking chats to the sweet seduction of desserts and thandai, Varanasj is a place for food lovers. As food- loving Bong, we are simply in love with the street food of Varanasi. So we decided to write down about our recommendations for the best things to eat in Kashi along with the best places to eat in Varanasi. 1) Kachori Sabzi Kachori Sabzi is the most popular breakfast food all around Varanasi. For breakfast, ditch the usual bread and omelette and dive into the culinary pleasure of having the rounded. fluffy Kachories served with hot sabzi. Kachoris arr basically puris stuffed lentils served with a flavourful gravy made of potatoes. The kachoris are fried right before your eyes and served hot. Kachori Sabzi is our favourite breakfast food while in Varan
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Rangbhari Ekadasi and Masane ki Holi in Kashi

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Ahead of the Holi festival, to be celebrated on March 18, the devotees of Lord Shiva in Kashi played the festival of colour with the deity amid religious fervour on the occasion of Rangbhari Ekadashi' on Monday. As per the mythology, Lord Shiva, after marrying Goddess Parvati on the day of Maha Shivratri, comes to his permanent abode Kashi on 'Falgun Shukla Ekadashi' for 'gauna'. In Kashi, this day is celebrated as Rangbhari Ekadasi. It is believed that Lord Shiva celebrated Holi with his devotees at Kashi Vishwanath temple on the occasion of his 'gauna' as he comes to kashi on the day of Rangbhari Ekadasi with Goddess Parvati. On the account of the Rangbhari Ekadasi celebration, the city plungee into Holi festivity. Maintaining the tradition several devotees took part in the celebration hurling gulal and rose petals on Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. A procession carrying the idols of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati in a 'Palki
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Banaras Hindu University

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Banaras Hindu University is an internationally reputed temple of learning, situated in the holy city of Varanasi. This Creative and innovative university was founded by the great nationalist leader, Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya, in 1916 with cooperation of great personalities like Dr Annie Besant, who viewed it as the University of India. Banaras Hindu University was created under the Parliamentary legislation- B.H.U. Act 1915. It played a stellar role in the independence movement and has developed into the greatest center of learning in India. It has produced many great freedom fighters and builders of modern India and has developed into the greatest center of learning in India. It has produced many great freedom fighters and builders of modern India and has immensely contributed to the progress of the nation through a large number of renowned scholars, artists, scientists and technologists who have graved its portals. The area of the main campus of this premiere Central Uni
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Ghats of Kashi

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There are as many as 87 Varanasi Ghats. For those who are unfamiliar with the term "ghats", they are actually riverfronts or embankments leading to the river Ganga. The most famous Ghats in Kashi & their significance While their are so many Varanasi Ghats, some of them are more famous than the others. Some of the ghats are used for pujas and religious ceremonies, some are burning ghats and there are a few private ones too. If you want to see all the 87 ghats in a day, it can become quite hectic. But here also, most of the boatmen will take you along the most prominent ghats of Kashi. 1.Dashashwamedh Ghat Dashashwamedh Ghat, one of the oldest and most famous ghats in Varanasi. There are two mythological beliefs surrounding its name. One of them says that it was created by Lord Brahma to welcome Lord Shiva, while the other says that Lord Brahma sacrified 10 horses during Ashwamedh Yajna performed here. According to historical sources, the ghat was built by Bajir
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Kal Bhairav Temple

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Kal Bhairav Temple  is one of the ancient temples of Lord Shiva that can be found in Varanasi.  This temple has a strong link with the history and culture of the city. Kal Bhairav Temple is the fiercest form of Lord Shiva. The deity is portrayed as a man wearing garlands made with human skull. It is said that the death itself is afraid of this form of Lord shiva. It is said that Kal Bhairav decides who has to stay in Varanasi and who should not. People of Varanasi get permission from the deity before leaving the town for any reason. Anyone visiting Varanasi should visit the temple first and get permission to enter into Varanasi. Where Kal Bhairav Temple is Located? The temple is located in Visheshar Ganj in Varanasi.  Auto, rickshaw and other easily access the temple. It is just 10 minutes away from the Kashi Vishwanath Temple. Best Time to Visit Kal Bhairav Temple? The temple is open from 5 in the morning until 1:30 pm and , from 4:30 pm until 9:30 pm. Eight day after full
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Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Varanasi

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 Kashi Vishwanath Temple is one of the major pilgrimage sites in India and among the best places to visit in Varanasi.  It is a place where you feel absolutely connected to Lord Shiva who is believed to be the most significant deity in the Hindu pantheon. Immense crowds, continuous chanting of mantras and the synchronous ringing of bells make Kashi Vishwanath a sight to behold and a must-visit place for all the pilgrims in India and around the world. Let's delve into the history of Kashi Vishwanath Temple to get a spiritual perspective. History Of Kashi Vishwanath Temple we find the mention of Kashi Vishawanth Temple in the Skand Puran first. The Temple has a long history of construction and desolation over the times. The gorgeous temple was first destroyed on the commands of Qutbudin Aibak. While his army defeated the Kannauj ruler. It was again renovated in the time of Ittutmish and later destroyed by Sikandar Lodi. In the time of the Mughal emperor, Akbar the mighty ruler of Jai
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