Durga Temple: Built in the 18th century, this red-coloured temple is dedicated to Goddess Durga and is one of the most revered temples in Varanasi Image: X/@temple_of_India 5.

According to the Kashi Khanda, there were originally 1,099 temples in ... exist across Varanasi, but 42 hold special prominence, and 14 of these are particularly famous. These include the lingas ...

Explore the top 10 ancient temples in North India, from Kedarnath to Kashi Vishwanath—each rich in history, divinity, and ...

The temple is also famous for the annual music festival that ... Manikarnika Ghat is the oldest and holiest ghat in Varanasi and is considered to be the holiest cremation ground for Hindus.

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"So, that is the unique fabric of Banaras." Mishra, who is the head priest of the famous Sankat Mochan temple in Varanasi, says Hindus and Muslims in the city have been taking part in each other's ...

So, if you are done visiting the temple, taking a tour of the city’s famous ghats ... It also throws light on aspects intrinsically associated with Varanasi, like the famous Banarasi silk saris, ...

The crowded lanes of Varanasi, the trekking routes of Char Dham, or the bustling queues outside Tirupati, are some of the ...

pedestrians and cycle rickshaws jostle for space on the street in Varanasi. It leads to the city's most famous shrine, the Kashi Vishwanath Temple. Walking alongside Hindu pilgrims are Muslim men ...