Varanasi (also Banaras, Benares or Kashi) is an oasis where life slows down to address ultimate questions. People from every walk of life – rich and poor alike, high caste as well as lower caste – come here each morning to bathe in Mother Ganga in search of liberation from action and suffering in this life, and an eternity without pain with moksha (liberation).
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Varanasi is an extraordinary city filled with powerful spirituality. Hindu holy men with vermilion and saffron-smeared foreheads wander labyrinthine streets while brass bells chiming out from temples day and night accompanied by mantra chanting can be heard every hour on the hour; brass bells from temples sound out mantras every hour from dawn till dusk; the sacred Ganges River flows by, believed by many to help purge away sins and find liberation from life-death cycle.
Varanasi draws visitors with its 87 ghats that line the banks of the Ganges as an attraction, where Hindus bathe to cleanse themselves of sins and find moksha (salvation). Ash is burned on these burning ghats for burial services to take place as part of evening Ganga Aarti ritual.
If you plan to take a dip in the Ganges, try going early in the morning when it is less busy out of respect and to ensure a more peaceful experience. Also remember that this river is one of the most polluted rivers in India due to human waste and funeral pyre ash; thus it would be wiser if female swimmers did not go too far out when skinny dipping or swimming for safety’s sake.
Varanasi Fun City
Varanasi may be best-known for its spirituality, Ganga Aarti and Banarasi silk weaving industries; however it offers much more. From family friendly attractions like Shitala Mata Mandir to a fun water park like Varanasi Fun City that features thrilling rides and slides for visitors of all ages to relaxing bath tubs – Varanasi has plenty of attractions that showcase all sides of its rich heritage – it provides fun experiences for visitors of all kinds in this city!
Varanasi Water Park is a favorite among both locals and visitors, especially on weekends, thanks to its entertaining water games and slides that offer relief from scorching summer heat. From thrilling slides zigzagging into water pools to adrenaline-inducing slides that zip along them – this water park will surely give visitors a rush.
Varanasi Fun City has made waves for many reasons, one of which being its food court. Offering tasty snacks and refreshments after all the thrills, it offers delicious snacks to replenish energy stores after being exhilarated! When planning to visit this waterpark be sure to wear comfortable and lightweight clothing; locker rentals can help protect belongings while providing security during your visit – this one of Varanasi’s premier water parks deserves your consideration!
Man Mandir Observatory
Varanasi’s historic observatory built by Rajput Maharajah Man Singh of Jaipur back in 1600s stands out among Varanasi’s ghats and temples by being connected with an overlooking palace overlooking the Ganges River. Even though its original astronomical instruments are no longer operational (they once were however), the Man Mandir Observatory remains an intriguing place.
If you need a break from Varanasi’s Hindu temples, look no further. It offers peace and serenity at every turn. Special ghat dedicated to Tripura Bhairavi (one of five cosmic powers in Hinduism). A popular pilgrim destination and essential stopover point on South Indian pilgrimages routes; not to be missed for anyone interested in local spirituality!
An intriguing feature of this ghat is its Virtual Experience Museum, an unusual and engaging alternative to typical museum exhibits. There is a small fee required to enter, but it’s well worth your while: this interactive experience gives visitors insight into Varanasi culture as it has developed over time while providing unique views into ghats and rituals held here.
Sarnath
Visit Varanasi without visiting Sarnath first – where Lord Buddha first taught Dharma and founded the Buddhist Sangha. Additionally, Sarnath serves as one of the primary pilgrimage sites for Hindus.
Winter is the ideal season to visit this area as its cooling effect reduces sweltering heat while providing adequate rainfall, making the climate quite pleasant and making sightseeing and other activities easier to enjoy.
As part of a guided city tour, discover Varanasi’s famed silk industry, where Benares silk can be observed being woven on pit looms. Next stop should be a temple dedicated to Ramayana with verses and scenes inscribed onto its walls.
Banarasis are well known for their love of poetry. When answering any question, they will often reply with an amusing rhyme even if their answer is incorrect; precision is foreign here; instead they prefer going by feel.
Join us on a Short Break Adventure to Varanasi and be welcomed by warm and inviting homestay hosts. Rise early to take a boat ride along the Ganges at dawn as this ancient city comes alive anew; groups of pilgrims bathing away their sins in its holy waters will witness this remarkable scene!
