Bhagirateshwar Temple, Varanasi Date built: – Deity: Bhagirateshwar Architectural style: Dravidian architecture Major festivals – Locale: Varanasi District:: Varanasi Address: – Phone – Lord Vishnu was recounting various religiously important places, teerths etc. to Sage Bindu (Kashi Khand, Chapter 61). Devotees should bathe in Bhagirath Teerth and perform rituals for their forefathers. The devotees should […]
Varanasi
Temples in Varanasi: Exploring the Spiritual Capital of India
Varanasi, also known as Kashi, is one of the oldest and holiest cities in India. It is located on the banks of the Ganges River in the state of Uttar Pradesh and is known for its spiritual significance, ancient temples, and vibrant culture. The city is a hub for Hindu pilgrimage and attracts millions of devotees from all over the world every year.
One of the most famous temples in Varanasi is the Kashi Vishwanath Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple is located in the heart of the city and is considered one of the most important Shiva temples in India. Another notable temple in Varanasi is the Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple, dedicated to Lord Hanuman, the monkey god known for his devotion to Lord Rama. The temple is believed to fulfill the wishes of its devotees and is a popular destination for those seeking blessings and good fortune.
Other significant temples in Varanasi include the Tulsi Manas Temple, dedicated to Lord Rama, and the Durga Temple, dedicated to Goddess Durga, the fierce embodiment of feminine power. The city is also home to numerous other temples dedicated to various Hindu deities, each with its own unique history and significance.
Visiting the temples in Varanasi is not just a religious experience, but also a cultural and historical one. These temples are not only important pilgrimage sites but also architectural wonders, showcasing the region’s rich heritage and culture.
Author Mark Twain wrote in 1897 of Varanasi, “Benares 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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Bhadreshwar Temple, Varanasi
Bhadreshwar Temple, Varanasi Date built: – Deity: Bhadreshwar Architectural style: Dravidian architecture Major festivals – Locale: Varanasi District:: Varanasi Address: – Phone – Goddess Parvaty requested Lord Shiva to describe various Teerths (sacred ponds/lakes) and deities in Kashi. Lord Shiva told her all Lings are replete with the divine powers of Teerths.Towards the north of […]
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Balmikeshwar Temple, Varanasi
Balmikeshwar Temple, Varanasi Date built: – Deity: Balmikeshwar Architectural style: Dravidian architecture Major festivals – Locale: Varanasi District:: Varanasi Address: – Phone – Lord Shiva was describing the importance of Trilochan Ling (Kashi Khand, Chapter 75) and in the process there is mention of several other Shiv Lings in the vicinity of Trilochan. In the […]
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Avimukteshwar Temple, Varanasi
Avimukteshwar Temple, Varanasi Date built: {DATE} Deity: Avimukteshwar Architectural style: Dravidian architecture Major festivals – Locale: Varanasi District:: Varanasi Address: – Phone – Varanasi or Kashi is known as Avi Mukta Kshetra and a person who dies here attains Moksha and has no rebirth. There has been a lot of discussions and doubts raised in various […]
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Avadhooteshwar Temple, Varanasi
Avadhooteshwar Temple, Varanasi Date built: – Deity: Avadhooteshwar Architectural style: Dravidian architecture Major festivals – Locale: Varanasi District:: Varanasi Address: – Phone – Goddess Parvaty requested Lord Shiva to describe various Teerths (sacred ponds/lakes) and deities in Kashi. Lord Shiva told her that all Lings are bearing the divine powers of Teerths. Somewhere to the […]
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Aswani Kumareshwar Temple, Varanasi
Aswani Kumareshwar Temple, Varanasi Date built: – Deity: Aswani Kumareshwar Architectural style: Dravidian architecture Major festivals – Locale: Varanasi District:: Varanasi Address: – Phone – This ling is referred to as Aswaniyeshwar in Kashi Khand which mentions two Lings. According to Kashi Khand, Surya was born to Kashyap and Dakshayani. Surya married Sangya, who was […]
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Ashadeshwar Temple, Varanasi
Ashadeshwar Temple, Varanasi Date built: – Deity: Ashadeshwar Architectural style: Dravidian architecture Major festivals – Locale: Varanasi District:: Varanasi Address: – Phone – On a request by Goddess Parvaty, Lord Shiva described various Teerths (sacred ponds/lakes) and deities in Kashi. Lord Shiva told her all Lings are having the divine powers of Teerths. Lord Shiva […]
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Angeerayeshwar Temple, Varanasi
Angeerayeshwar Temple, Varanasi Date built: – Deity: Angeerayeshwar Architectural style: Dravidian architecture Major festivals – Locale: Varanasi District:: Varanasi Address: – Phone – Kashi Khand, Chapter 18 mentions that various Lings have been installed in the holy city of Kashi by great Rishis (Sages). It is worth mentioning here that on account of intense prayers […]
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Amriteshwar Temple, Varanasi
Amriteshwar Temple, Varanasi Date built: – Deity: Amriteshwar Architectural style: {Dravidian architecture} Major festivals – Locale: Varanasi District:: Varanasi Address: – Phone – Once there was a Grihastha Rishi (one who leads a normal family life) named Shanaru in Kashi. He used to observe all the prayer codes as laid down in Sanathana Dharma. He […]
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Amareshwar Temple, Varanasi
Amareshwar Temple, Varanasi Date built: {DATE} Deity: Amareshwar Architectural style: Dravidian architecture Major festivals – Locale: Varanasi District:: Varanasi Address: – Phone – According to Kashi Khand, Chapter 69, the place where Lord Shiva wore the skin of Gajasur after slaying the latter, was called Rudra Vasam. (Kindly refer to Krithi Vaseshwar). Once the Lord, […]