Hidden Gems of Kashi: What Most Tourists Miss in Varanasi Varanasi doesn’t hide its magic—the river is right there, the aarti is loud enough to pull you in, and the famous ghats are always waiting. What gets missed are the quieter layers: lanes that smell of jasmine and woodsmoke, small shrines with no queues, and craftsmen working behind unmarked doors. This TSOTA Varanasi guide is for travelers who want the city between the highlights. Below are lesser-known ghats, calm sunrise and sunset pockets, local food stops, living craft traditions, and a few respectful habits that open doors in Kashi . 1) Skip the crowd: lesser-known ghats where Kashi slows down The big-name ghats are iconic—but Kashi’s most memorable river moments often happen where the steps are quieter and the conversations are local. Aim for these stretches when you want space to breathe and observe. Assi Ghat (early, not late) — Most people reach Assi for cafés, but dawn is the real secret. Come before sunrise to...
Sankat Mochan Temple, BHU, Lanka, Varanasi
Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple is a Hindu temple in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India and is dedicated to the Hindu God Hanumanji. The temple was established by famous Hindu preacher and poet saint Sri Goswami Tulsidasjee in the early 16th century and is situated on the verge of the Assi river. The deity was named "Sankat Mochan" meaning the "reliever from troubles".[1]
In the temple, offerings to Lord Hanuman (called Prasad) are sold like the special sweet "besan ke ladoo", which the devotees relish; the idol is also decked with a pleasant marigold flower garland as well. This temple has the unique distinction of having Lord Hanuman facing his Lord, Rama, whom he worshipped with steadfast and selfless devotion.
It is believed that the temple has been built on the very spot where Tulsidas had a vision of Hanuman. Sankat Mochan Temple was founded by Tulsidas who was the author of the Ramacharitamanasa, which is the greatest version of lord Ram Tradition promises that regular visitors to the temple will gain the special favor of Lord Hanuman. Every Tuesday and Saturday thousands of people queue up in front of the temple to offer prayers to Lord Hanuman. According to Vedic Astrology, Hanuman saves human beings from the anger of the planet Shani (Saturn), and especially people who have an ill-placed Saturn in their horoscopes visit this temple for astrological remedies. This is supposed to be the most effective way for appeasing Shani. While it is suggested that Hanuman did not hesitate to engulfs in his mouth the sun, the lord of all planets, which humbled all the gods and angels, making them worship him for the Sun's release. Some astrologers believe that worshiping Hanuman can neutralize the ill-effect of Mangal (Mars) and practically any planet that has an ill effect on human life.
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