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Varanasi, also commonly known as Banaras or Kashi, is one of the holiest cities in India and is situated in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. The city is located on the west bank of the river Ganges and is one of the world's oldest, continually inhabited cities. 

Varanasi is believed to have been established by Lord Shiva about 5000 years ago. In addition to being one of the twelve Jyotirlingas, the city has long been a center of religion and spiritualism. The city of Varanasi finds a mention in ancient Hindu religious texts and scriptures like the Ramayana, the Mahabharata, Rigveda, amongst others.

It is the holy shrine of Lord Kashi Vishwanath, a manifestation of Lord Shiva, and it was here that Gautam Buddha delivered his first lecture. Varanasi is perhaps one of the few holy cities revered among devouts of Hindus, Buddhists, and Jains. Over the years, the city of Varanasi has earned several sobriquets, 'the city of temples, 'the city of lights, and the 'city of learning.' No wonder then, Varanasi is home to several temples; however, most of these places of worship were destroyed by pillaging Muslim armies of Mahmud of Ghazni and Mohammad Ghori. 

Varanasi is also home to over one hundred ghats scattered along the banks of river Ganga.

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Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Varanasi

This temple was built in 1780 by Maharani Ahilyabai Holkar and enclosed the holy Jyotirlinga of Lord Shiva and is said that a view of this Jyotirlinga is making for a very profound spiritual awakening. The temple is a magnificent piece of architecture and is adorned by ornate carvings. Intricate carvings can also be seen on the dome that is the roof of this temple.

Durga Temple

This is another temple of worship and is presided over by Goddess Durga. The temple is home to many monkeys who can be found wandering around in the courtyard, and the Durga kund, a small tank near the temple and is, therefore, sometimes referred to as 'Monkey Temple. The temple built in the 18th century is a classic example of the Nagara style of architecture. 

Sankat Mochan Temple, Varanasi

The Sankat Mochan temple is dedicated to Lord Hanuman and is one of the famous temples in Varanasi. This temple, unfortunately, was also the site of a vicious terrorist attack, but that failed to diminish the faith of the devotees who still throng to this temple in large numbers to pay obeisance to Hanuman.

Varanasi is also home to over a hundred ghats located along the banks of the Ganga. By day, these ghats witness the frantic activity of devotees wanting to take a dip in the holy waters. By evening, these ghats turn into a magnificent spectacle of lights – it is here that the Ganga aarti is performed in the evening.

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Ramesh Verma, Cmd ; the 2nd Online Travel Varanasi Tours Pahariya